Historical: Eltham Palace
Eltham is located to the south of Greenwich borough. Eltham has a long history and is known internationally for its historic palace, which is one of London and the UK's most distinctive visitor attractions.
The town and surrounding areas contain many other architecturally interesting buildings that are physical evidence of the past.
Transport
Eltham benefits from good road, rail and bus links.
The train service offers a fast connection to central London via London Bridge station. The town is served by 16 bus routes connecting to residential areas and other local centres.
By road, Eltham town centre is close to the A205 (South Circular), the A20 and the A2. This provides access to south London and the south east.
Find out about local transport.
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
Eltham's traditional town centre offers a good mix of retail outlets, combining specialist independent shops with national chain stores such as Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and Next.
There is also a good selection of public houses, restaurants and cafes.
A farmers market operates in Passey Place between 10am and 3pm on the third Sunday of every month.
Passey Place also hosts occassional visits from speciality markets, along with a programme of street entertainment.
Find out more about Eltham's farmers market
Other local markets
Eating and drinking in Greenwich
More in Eltham
Find out about local business partnerships, forums, contacts and much more about Eltham using the links on the left.
Find details of all shops, restaurants and businesses in the town centre.