Two worlds in one: in 1936 the millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld built an Art Deco mansion against the 1470s Great Hall of the medieval royal palace where Henry VIII spent his childhood. See the Art Deco dining room and Virginia Courtauld's gold-plated bathroom.
- Address
- Court Road, Eltham, London SE9 5NP
- Hours
- Seasonal: open daily 10:00-17:00 in the main season (last entry 16:30); reduced days and 10:00-16:00 in winter (English Heritage)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Adult GBP 17-21.25 booked online (with donation, varies by date), GBP 22 on the day (English Heritage, 2026)
- Price level
- ££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Book online ahead: advance tickets are cheaper than on the day
- Leave time for the gardens, which mix medieval remains with Arts and Crafts planting