Eltham Palace and Gardens - Tuesday 29th April - 9.30 am - 3 pm

Explore 19 acres of award-winning gardens and step inside a striking art deco mansion.

Once a favoured medieval palace and then a Tudor royal residence, in the 1930s Eltham Palace was transformed by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Get a taste of the Courtaulds' extravagant lifestyle as you explore their unusual home, try on a range of period costumes and admire the magnificent medieval great hall.

There's a quirky mix of medieval and modern in the gardens too. Admire stunning herbaceous borders, walk through formal rose gardens and relax in the Rock Garden, with its pools and cascades running down to the moat. Visitors can cross London's oldest working bridge.

It is approximately 5 minutes walk on a relatively flat path to the house from the entrance.

The house is split over 2 levels and a basement. There are approximately 25 stairs over 3 small flights from the 1st and 2nd floors, that have a railing for assistance. There is a small lift, which can accommodate 2 people between the 1st and 2nd floors, noting there is no lift to the basement.

On the 2nd floor there is a short video that discusses the property, that would be good to visit.

£ 32 per person for non English Heritage Members (non refundable)

Note: All are welcome. Our coach will leave from Age UK Richmond - Twickenham Wellbeing Centre only

Booking is essential. Book on Eventbrite or visit an Age UK Richmond centre. For further information, email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.

Age UK Richmond Outing- Trip to Eltham Palace -Non English Heritage Member