London, United Kingdom
Court Yard
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+44 2082942548
Good for kids
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
House and grounds are fine but as an Eltham resident who used to love walking through the grounds and used them as a shortcut, I am annoyed that they are charging for what was free for many years. By all means, continue charging for the house but to suddenly charge for the grounds when they have been free for so long is a kick in the teeth for local residents. It should either be free for locals or at least heavily discounted. Makes the entire area seem alien to me now rather than a seamless part of my local surroundings that it used to be. Not happy.
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A gorgeous royal estate steeped in history from norman times through to the 20th century. With the imposing great hall and its mixed use to the fusion of modernist architecture concealing an iconic art deco interior with every modern convenience imaginable of the time. You'll discover the lively millionaire's decadent entertaining and the military use before preservation. Sumptuous and elegant wooden walls with marquetry to the sublime marbles used throughout greet you at every turn. Then note the more utilitarian corridors of the servants quarters and kitchens. The great hall's timber roof, recreated to be as impressively imposing as it was originally is something to enjoy on your visit. Look for Lemurs throughout!
A new find for me whilst looking for days out, we decided to visit this palace. I've always loved the Tudor period so was a little sad to see the 1930s renovations but it was an interesting and educational visit all the same. The exterior and the gardens were stunning, with a cafe and shop on site. There were froendly and knowledgeable volunteers dotted around, some controlling the flow of people onto certain rooms to maintain social distancing. I think, given the size of the building, I expect to see more of it open, and was slightly let down when we found ourselves at the exit, but I'd would still recommend this as a day out.
Beautiful Art Deco building with many unique & beautifully preserved features. Unfortunately they have covered the parquet floor in the main entrance & (during Covid) closed off a few rooms like the Library & the Gallery above the main hall & put away many of the period items (vases, plates, pics..)..bit still lovely & absolutely worth a visit.
I had a lovely afternoon walking around the grounds and buildings. Staff shared lots of interesting information about the history of this Palace. Definitely worth a visit.
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