A masterpiece of modern design, Eltham is a marvelous combination of the innovative and the traditional. The building is often overlooked by visitors to London, but is close enough to the centre of town to be worth your excursion.
The boyhood home of Henry VIII, he grew up here and it is famous for that reason.
The kings of the 14th century used to spend Christmas at Eltham and later on the Tudors used it as a base for deer hunting. After the Civil War from 1642- 60, the palace was in ruins for over 200 years and the Great Hall, once the venue for lavish parties, was used as a barn.
In 1934, Stephen Courtauld, a member of the textile family and patron of the arts purchased Eltham Palace. He restored the Great Hall to its former glory and built their adjoining Art Deco home. Filled with lavishly gilded interiors, the latest state of the art, cutting-edge design features, Eltham Palace once again became a much talked about place due to its high society parties.
You will love to discover the only English Art Deco house open to the public, enter the heart of the medieval palace and the magnificent Great Hall. The great Art Deco interior uses geometry, line and contrasts of light and dark to produce a magnificent effect. The light-filled entrance hall has an impressive concrete and glass dome.
Explore the 19 acres of richly planted moated gardens with panoramic views over London and relax with delicious home-baked cakes in the tearoom.
If you would like to stay in the neighborhood try the Premier Travel Inn Docklands, which is modern and located close to Excel East, London's Premier Business Exhibition Centre, and a short distance from attractions like Cutty Sark and The National Maritime Museum.
If the price seems crunchy, the perfect place for you to stay would be St. Christopher’s Greenwich located on 189 Greenwich High Road. You can take a direct train into the city as this friendly hostel is right next to Greenwich station.
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