Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace is an Art Deco palace in London, Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Bright Young Things (2003), I Capture the Castle (2003) and Agatha Christie's Poirot (2004) among other productions. Built in 1936, it was designed by Seely & Paget, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by The Crown Estate (managed by English Heritage).

Location: Court Yard, Eltham, London, Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom

Verified facts

• Located in Eltham, London
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0861, SRC-0862, SRC-3112
• Designed by Seely & Paget
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0863, SRC-0861, SRC-3113
• Built in 1936
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0864, SRC-0865
• Architectural style: Art Deco
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0864, SRC-0861, SRC-3113
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0862, SRC-0861, SRC-3114
• Appeared in Bright Young Things (movie, 2003)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3466, SRC-3467, SRC-0861, SRC-4210
• Appeared in I Capture the Castle (movie, 2003)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3468, SRC-3469, SRC-0861, SRC-4210
• Appeared in Agatha Christie's Poirot (tv, 2004)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3470, SRC-3471, SRC-0861, SRC-4210
• Appeared in Revolver (movie, 2005)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3469, SRC-3467, SRC-0861, SRC-4210
• Appeared in Brideshead Revisited (movie, 2008)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3469, SRC-3472, SRC-0861, SRC-4024
• Appeared in Stan & Ollie (movie, 2018)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3472, SRC-3467, SRC-0861, SRC-4211
• Appeared in Misbehaviour (movie, 2020)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-3473, SRC-3467, SRC-0861, SRC-6986, SRC-6987
• Appeared in Wonka (movie, 2023)
  confidence 85/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0866, SRC-3475, SRC-4211, SRC-3474, SRC-4024
• Appeared in The Crown (tv, 2016-2023)
  confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0866, SRC-4195, SRC-3115, SRC-4211, SRC-0861

Ownership history

Current owner — The Crown Estate (managed by English Heritage) (since 1995)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0863, SRC-0861, SRC-4827, SRC-13946

Current owner — The Crown Estate (managed by English Heritage) (since 1995)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0863, SRC-0861, SRC-4827, SRC-13946

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0861 — Eltham Palace — Wikipedia (Tier 3, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0862 — Great Hall of Eltham Palace, Greenwich, London — British Listed Buildings (Historic England data) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0863 — History of Eltham Palace and Gardens — English Heritage (Tier 1, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0864 — London's Art Deco Eltham Palace — English Heritage (news) (Tier 1, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0865 — Deco-dent: Eltham Palace — The Arbuturian (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0866 — Filming & TV Locations — English Heritage (Tier 1, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13946 — The National Lottery Heritage Fund — Eltham Palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3112 — Visit Greenwich (official destination organisation) — Eltham Palace and Gardens (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3113 — Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust — “The Partners”: Seely & Paget and our archives (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3114 — Heritage Gateway (Historic England / National Heritage List for England) — Great Hall of Eltham Palace (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3115 — GoodtoKnow (Future plc) — Where was The Crown filmed? Season 1-5 filming locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3466 — PeriodDramas.com — Bright Young Things (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3467 — Visit Greenwich — Greenwich On Screen: Film & TV Productions List (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3468 — Anglotopia — I Capture the Castle Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3469 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Brideshead Revisited (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3470 — Everything Agatha — Poirot on TV, Season 9 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3471 — Ahoy Matey — Where Was Death On The Nile Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3472 — English Heritage — English Heritage properties on film (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3473 — Find That Location — Misbehaviour filming locations: Eltham Palace (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3474 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Wonka (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3475 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was Wonka filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4024 — visitgreenwich.org.uk (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4195 — secretldn.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4210 — thedicamillo.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4211 — london-now.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4827 — English Heritage (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4828 — Tiqets (Tier 3, commercial; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5136 — Britain Express (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5137 — See Around Britain (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5780 — Art UK — English Heritage, Eltham Palace (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6986 — Misbehaviour (2020) — Filming locations (IMDb) (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6987 — Misbehaviour Locations (LatLong.net) (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Agatha Christie's Poirot filmed?

Eltham Palace, in London, Royal Borough of Greenwich, is a real-world filming location used for Agatha Christie's Poirot. This property has also appeared on screen in Brideshead Revisited, Bright Young Things, I Capture the Castle, Misbehaviour.

Where was Brideshead Revisited filmed?

Eltham Palace, in London, Royal Borough of Greenwich, is a real-world filming location used for Brideshead Revisited. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Bright Young Things, I Capture the Castle, Misbehaviour.

Where was Bright Young Things filmed?

Eltham Palace, in London, Royal Borough of Greenwich, is a real-world filming location used for Bright Young Things. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Brideshead Revisited, I Capture the Castle, Misbehaviour.

Where was I Capture the Castle filmed?

Eltham Palace, in London, Royal Borough of Greenwich, is a real-world filming location used for I Capture the Castle. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Brideshead Revisited, Bright Young Things, Misbehaviour.

Can you visit Eltham Palace?

Yes — Eltham Palace is open to the public. Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm); check seasonal variations. Admission: House & gardens approx Adult £17.50, Child £10.50; English Heritage members free. ~15% off booking online in advance; 20% off walk-up arriving by public transport/bike.

Who designed Eltham Palace?

Eltham Palace was designed by Seely & Paget.

Where is Eltham Palace located?

Eltham Palace is located in London, Royal Borough of Greenwich.