Limited parking. Free for English Heritage members displaying a valid car sticker. Non-members must pay. Use SE9 5NP for sat nav directions to the car park. There are spaces available for Blue Badge holders. The car park gets very busy at weekends and in the school holidays; travel by public transport where possible.

Enjoy a tasty lunch or quick afternoon treat in the café in the visitor centre at Eltham Palace.

There are picnic benches and tables by the visitor centre.

No dogs allowed, although assistance dogs welcome.

There are 19 acres of gardens featuring both 20th-century and medieval elements. These include a rock garden sloping down to the filled moat, a medieval bridge and a stunning herbaceous border. Find out more here.

There are free multimedia guides for both adults and children.

Bottle / Food Warming

Yes.

Children's Audio Tour

The Family Tour on the multi media guide is perfect for children

Child Sized Portions

Yes.

High Chairs

Highchairs are available in the cafe in the visitor centre

Play Areas / Adventure Playground

An outdoor play area, themed around the Courtauld's glamorous 1930s world travels, is next to the visitor centre.

Push Chairs Allowed

We warmly welcome children and families at Eltham Palace. Pushchairs and prams are not allowed inside the mansion house, but we provide an area for you to leave them.

Toy / Dressing Up Box

There are three eras of dressing up at Eltham Palace - Medieval, World War Two and 1930s. Kids and adults sizes are available.

Family Learning

Range of activities for families - please see the Events page for details.

 

Interpretation for Children

Under 7's can pick up a free stamping activity to take around with them at Eltham Palace, finding out all about the Courtauld's pets and travel. There is also a range of fun quizzes and games on the free multi media guide when you pick the Family Tour.

Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not permitted.

Available For Event Hire

Yes.

Civil Weddings

Yes.

English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.