Eltham Palace Café

Lovely venue with a large dining area in a greenhouse, not quite how it sounds as there's plenty of ventilation and shade so it's pleasant even on a warm sunny day. Outside seating also available next to a very large, we'll designed children's play area. The food and drinks weren't particularly special given the prices. There are ceramic garden pots and a small selection of plants on sale here along with the usual English Heritage gift shop that seems a diverse range of gifts and mementos. The cafe is good for light refreshments while visiting the Palace, but I wouldn't come here specifically to eat.

It's OK some cakes are on tables to help yourself , thay are displayed with out a cover l would not buy them . My bill had the correct number of items but not what l purchased. The staff may be all volunteers. Coffee was excellent. We feed the fish in the moat with pond pellets . The house is well worth a visit ENGLISH HERITAGE do a fantastic job

The gluten free (GF) cakes are all on a separate table. They're not marked as GF butvi think that means they sell more to non-ceoliacs or gluten intolerant customers because the choice is fantastic! There were 3 types of large cake including Victoria sponge, Carrot cake and Avocado and courgette cake. There were also cookies and slices available. A brilliant variety that I've nit seen elsewhere. They also had a vegan Chocolate fudge cake and nut free options. Kudos to the manager! My flat white was excellent and my husband enjoyed his oat latte.

Absolutely stunning place to visit! Such elegance, lovely cafe, staff are so helpful and friendly.
Lots for the children to do as well

Although not large (for a former Palace) these garden are very well managed to change through the seasons. Only a small area is formal but the remainder is well landscaped around the half moat which fronts the Palace. With English Heritage membership season visits are cost free.

No chocolate croissants (everything else is too sugar-heavy for my wife), gents cubicle out of order and the heaters in the greenhouse - where drinks etc are consumed- were not on because there was 'no gas' for them - good job we had lots of layers.

Booked through English Heritage as this was a cheaper option depending if you are going to vist a number English Heritage sites you get given a free parking stick on all parking which gives you free parking on these site
Going back to my vist
Was a 1940s theme
Which you had actors whom you could interact with giving you a fantastic experience
The house & grounds are simply stunning place to vist with lots of history
Both fun for all ages
I think the 1940s theme is only for a short time but check if you are going but it's still worth the vist great day ou

Very nice cake indeed. I had the Victoria sponge and my wife had the Earl Grey and black currant. Coffee was great too. Very pleasant cafe