Directions to Eltham Palace and Gardens

  • Parking

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    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.

  • Road Access

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    Off Court Road, SE9. Junction 3 of M25, then A20 to Eltham.

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  • SAT NAV

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    Postcode : SE9 5NP for Sat Nav

    Latitude : 51.447692

    Longtitude : 0.051115

  • Bus Access

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    TfL bus services 124, 126, 160 or 161 and then a short walk

  • Train Access

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    Mottingham station is 1⁄2 mile (about 10 minutes’ walk) from Eltham Palace. Walk east from the station towards Court Road/A208; turn left onto Court Road/A208 for 0.3miles; then turn left into the entrance road to Eltham Palace and Gardens visitor centre.

  • Bicycle Access

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    Plan your cycling route to Eltham Palace and Gardens at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network. There are bike racks available at this site.

  • Other Access

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    The Capital Ring and Green Chain Walk both pass close to Eltham Palace.

  • Car-Free Travel Discount

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    Travel to Eltham Palace and Gardens by train, tube, bus or bicycle and be rewarded with 20% off your walk-up ticket. Plan your car-free route here.

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