Eltham Palace and Gardens & Greenwich
Tuesday 28 September 2010
After a stop in historic Greenwich we travel the short distance to Eltham Palace.
With medieval origins this building was converted into a spectacular 1930s art deco style home for the
Courtauld family. Experience all the glamour of the age and explore the fine gardens.
Combining Art Deco and ocean liner style, Eltham Palace is a stunning masterpiece of twentieth-century
design. Textile magnates Stephen and Virginia Courtauld built their glamorous London showpiece in 1936,
next to the remains of a medieval royal palace which was originally Henry VIII’s boyhood home. The dining
room features pink leather upholstered chairs and black-and-silver doors, portraying animals and birds from
London Zoo. The Courtaulds’ home movie is another delight, showing them relaxing with their pet lemur.
Discover many enticing features in the nineteen acres of surrounding gardens, including a sunken rose
garden and medieval bridge.
Stop in Greenwich is not at Maritime, is in Greenwich town.. Includes return travel by coach and entrance to Eltham Palace.
A travel only price may be available - please contact us for details