ELTHAM
PALACE
Eltham, London SE9 tel 0208 -294 2548
Description
Royal Palace, art deco house and park.
Location
Just off A20 in Eltham, south east London. Main line
train: Eltham. Travel from Charing Cross or London Bridge
(about 17 mins) then 500 yard walk.
Group Visits Information
Opening Times:
4 February - 31 March 2007
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 10am - 4pm
1 April - 31 October 2007
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 10am - 5pm
1 November
- 23 December
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 11am - 4pm
Closed: 24 December 2007 - 3 February 2008
3
February – 20 March 2008
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 11am - 4pm
¨ Group Discounts:
We offer a generous discount of 15% to groups of 11 or more paying
visitors, on condition that payment is made for the group in a single
transaction. You also receive one free place for every additional 20
people in your group, plus free entry for the tour leader and coach
driver. If you are paying by cheque, please leave the total amount
blank until you arrive.
House and Grounds Discounted Group Rate, 15% off:
Adult £6.97
Conc: £5.61
Child: £3.48
Grounds only:
£4.33
£3.48
£2.21
Standard Prices:
House and Grounds
£8.20
£6.60
£4.10
Family Ticket £20.50
Grounds Only:
£5.10
£4.10
£2.60
¨
Guided Tours: A guided tour lasts approximately 1 hr. 30 mins. A
tour costs £50.00 for a maximum of 25 visitors. An audio tour is
provided free of charge, subject to availability. Please note:
prices are subject to review after 01 April.
¨ Guidebooks:
Available in English at a cost of £3.99.
¨ Duration
of Visit: we advise you to allow 2 hours for your visit.
¨ Disabled
Access: There is a disabled toilet, a lift and a disabled car
park. Wheelchair access is provided in the house and grounds. Please
make us aware of the special needs of any member of your group before
your arrival so that we can offer any assistance.
¨ Tea
room: We have tea rooms that cater for a maximum of 50 visitors at a time and serve beverages, cream teas, afternoon teas, sandwiches,
freshly baked baguettes and cakes. However, seating cannot be reserved
so we do offer exclusive luncheon arrangements to groups. Please deal
directly with the tea room on 020 8859 2340 for any queries relating to
the menu or method of payment. (Please note credit cards are not
accepted). Picnics are welcome in the grounds.
¨ Cream
Tea Offer (Max 25, Min 15):
Cream Tea: Discounted group price
plus £2.96 per head
These exclusive offers must be booked at least 14 days in advance.
¨ Facilities:
There is a shop on site selling an interesting range of art deco
products and other merchandise.
¨ Hospitality: Eltham Palace is available to hire for corporate and private
events from 10 to 200 people and makes a stunning back drop for
weddings, dinner-dances, meetings or conferences. The landscaped gardens and Terrace are available for drinks receptions and may also be used for outdoor activities such as archery, falconry and croquet. Tours of the Palace can also be arranged as part of your
event. An approved list of caterers and other suppliers is available
together with the professional and personal attention of the on-site
Hospitality Team.
For further information please contact
the Hospitality Team on 020 8294 2577 or visit our website
www.english-heritage.org.uk/hospitality
¨ Restrictions:
No smoking is permitted in or around Eltham Palace. Photography is
permitted. Commercial photography is not permitted.
¨ Nearby English Heritage Sites:
The Wernher Collection at Ranger’s House
– 020 8853 0035
The Home of Charles Darwin (Down House) –
01689 859119
New for 2005: run by Bexley Council, Danson House – 020 8303
6699
If we haven’t answered all your
questions, do please ring us on
020 8294 2548 (Extension 209) for
further details.
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