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About

Eltham Palace is a historic wedding venue located just outside of London, England, in the picturesque borough of Greenwich. The former childhood home of King Henry VIII, it was transformed and given new life in the 1930s by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Here, you'll find Art Deco details, while the grounds are home to a medieval moat, the city's oldest working bridge, and a sunken rose garden.

Facilities and Capacity

Eltham Palace is well-suited to events of all sizes. Couples can choose to host their celebrations in the Entrance Hall, the Italian Drawing Room, and the Great Hall. Hold a romantic ceremony in the Entrance Hall, which offers circular wood paneling and a grand staircase, perfect for a memorable entrance and photography. A glass dome and French doors that lead onto the terrace fill the space with natural light. From here, you can make your way to the Italian Drawing Room for a drinks reception. It's finished in warm shades of orange and ochre with various blue accents. Larger celebrations with up to 200 guests can be held in the Great Hall. This space is able to accommodate both ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, and dancing. It's separated from the main house with a slide lacquer screen. Set your musicians up in the minstrels' gallery that overlooks the hall. This space opens up onto the lawns, which cover 19 acres and are ideal for outdoor photography.

Services Offered

Due to the unique historic nature of Eltham House, we ask that you work with our accredited suppliers for aspects of your wedding. Our Venue Hire team have carefully selected suppliers that understand the need to care for our sites, whilst providing a high standard of service to help make your day as special as it should be and that the day runs smoothly.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Castle
Stately home
Historic
In the city
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
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Brides Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

I want to thank you and your team for the truly excellent way you managed and looked after our wedding. You did a first rate job with a totally professional service which many guests have already commented upon.
I am referring not only to what was done on the day but in the weeks and months of preparation, it was outstanding.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Tom and I had the most amazing time on Saturday. Can’t believe it’s all over.
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Groom Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Just wanted to say thank you for making our day so special. We loved our time at Eltham Palace for our ceremony and will cherish it always.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much for all of your help with our wedding. You did a fantastic job!
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
We would just like to say a massive thank you for everything you have done for us over the last few months and especially for Friday.
We realise it is your job, and what you get paid to do, but it was your professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication that helped make our day perfect.
We couldn’t have asked for nicer people to help make our day so special and you are all a credit to your services.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Glorious Wedding!

Thanks so much for our glorious wedding! You were a super star and we honestly had the best day of our lives. It was amazing to have everything handled and we are incredibly grateful.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so very much for making our wedding day perfect, we had an amazing amazing time, I'm still reveling in the post wedding glow !!!
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

What a wonderful day!

Sam and I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and ensuring that we never felt any stress leading up to the day or on the day itself.

We had a wonderful day (and pretty sure everyone else did too !)
Still can't believe how lucky we were with the weather
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Grooms Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I would like to say a very big thank you!

I would like to say a very big “Thank you “ for all your cheerful, professional and efficient guidance in the wedding preparations leading up to the event . I particularly appreciated that you were just at the end of the phone!

It was an absolute privilege to enjoy the beautiful palace and grounds to ourselves for the occasion and with the daffodils and hyacinths out , plus the young leaves and blossom emerging, the grounds were stunning.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much for everything you've been amazing and it really was the best day of our lives.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much for you and your teams sterling work on Saturday. Everyone, including myself seemed to take full advantage of the free flowing drinks!
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you very much to you and the Eltham Palace team for all your help on the day. We, our families and friends, had a great day.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Thank you, we had an incredible day! Everything went so smoothly, you and your team did a fantastic job. I'm sure we'll be heading back to the Palace soon to relive it all.
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stellar!

First off, we wanted to thank you and your team for everything that you did for us in the run up to the day and then the day itself. Honestly we were both blown away by how easy you made everything for us: the day would not have been the same without you all. You as the ringleader for the day, were nothing short of stellar. Thank you so much!
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Bride Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

What a wonderful day!

Thank you so much to you all for yesterday. It was so perfect and ran so smoothly although I know behind the scenes you were working frantically. Thank you again for making our day so special:
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Court Yard, Eltham SE9 5QE Greenwich (South East London)
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