About
Eltham Palace is a unique blend of 1930s Art Deco splendour and medieval history. Once a lavish medieval palace where Henry VIII spent his childhood, it fell into ruin before being spectacularly transformed in the 1930s by millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld into a glamorous Art Deco mansion.
The result is an extraordinary time capsule showcasing cutting-edge design, luxurious interiors, and innovative technology of the 1930s, alongside the remains of the magnificent Great Hall built in the 1470s.
The Palace is set in 19 acres of beautiful gardens.
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Highlights
Great Hall
Medieval masterpiece with magnificent hammerbeam roof from 1470s
Art Deco Entrance Hall
Stunning circular hall with domed ceiling and blackbean veneer
Virginia Courtauld's Bathroom
Luxurious gold-plated bathroom with onyx walls
Medieval Bridge
Original 15th-century moat bridge
Collections
Original Art Deco furnishings, textiles, and innovative 1930s technology, plus medieval architectural remains
Explore the diverse collections housed in this museum.
Themes
Current Exhibitions
No current exhibitions. Please check the museum website for updates.
