Eltham Palace and Gardens

Eltham Palace in South London is a unique marriage between a medieval and Tudor palace and a 1930s millionaire’s mansion. From the 14th to the 16th century it was an important royal palace. After centuries of neglect, Eltham was leased to Stephen and Virginia Courtauld in 1933, who converted the palace into a masterpiece of Art Deco design.

Originally built in the 1470s, the Great Hall was restored by architects Seely and Paget who wanted the space to look as medieval as possible.