Eltham Palace is a cool mix of old and new in London. Once a medieval palace and Tudor royal residence, it got an Art Deco makeover in the 1930s by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Get a taste of the Courtaulds’ extravagant lifestyle as you explore their unusual home, try on a range of period costumes, follow the family trail and admire the magnificent medieval great hall. You can also chill in the lush gardens with rose beds and a moat and cross London's oldest working bridge! And don't miss the basement bomb shelter or the lemur's heated pad! It's a fun day out for the whole family – get ready to step back in time with a modern twist.

During Christmas: experience Enchanted Eltham Palace!

Gather your friends and family to banish the dark winter nights and experience the past in a spectacular new light this December. Explore the grounds and gardens to discover a magical world of illumination, sound and colour, and see the outside of the Great Hall bathed in light. Warm up with a glass of mulled wine, toast a marshmallow under the night sky or hop on a traditional fairground ride. The shop will be open for you to stock up on a range of Christmas gifts, from traditional toys to award-winning food and drink.