🇬🇧 Eltham Palace: London’s Hidden Royal Gem 👑✨
📍 Eltham Palace, London A medieval-meets-Art Deco masterpiece—where kings partied and 1930s millionaires glamoured it up. 🚆 How to Get There: 🚂 Train: From London Bridge to Mottingham (20 mins), then bus 161 or 15-min walk. 🚗 Drive: Free parking on-site (rare in London!). 🏰 Why Visit? 🛏️ Royal Bedrooms: • Henry VIII’s childhood bed (yes, that Henry). • 1930s millionaire suites: Think gold taps + zebra-skin rugs. 🌀 Art Deco Hall: • Jellyfish staircase + hidden silk codes in the brass rails. • Dome that drips "liquid sunlight" (trust us, see it). 🖼️ Gothic Glass: • Original 15th-century stained windows—still glowing. 🌳 Möbius Strip Garden: • Hedge maze + rose tunnels = Alice in Wonderland vibes. 💰 Tickets & Tips: 🎟️ £16.50 adults | Free for English Heritage members. ⏰ Best time: Weekday mornings (fewer crowds). 📸 Must-photograph: The sunlit dome at noon. 📍 Court Yard, London SE9 5QE #ElthamPalace #HiddenLondon #ArtDeco #RoyalHistory #DayTrips #LondonCastles #TimeTravel