Eltham, London

Name: Eltham
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2137 among attractions in London

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Eltham is a district of southeast London, England, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is 8.7 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross, and is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. The three wards of Eltham North, South and West have a total population of 35,459. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°27'5"N, 0°3'6"E

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Greenwich (Eltham)London United Kingdom

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Eltham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eltham Palace, Severndroog Castle, Oxleas Wood, Holy Trinity Eltham.

~1820 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Reportedly haunted
Eltham Palace, London
9 min walk • Eltham Palace is a hidden gem tucked away in the leafy suburbs of London, England, offering visitors a unique blend of historical grandeur and art deco elegance. Once a favored royal residence and the childhood home of Henry VIII, the palace has a history dating back...
1.1 miN
Forts and castles
Severndroog Castle, London
29 min walk • Severndroog Castle is a folly designed by architect Richard Jupp, with the first stone laid on 2 April 1784. While commonly referred to as a castle due to its turrets, it was built as a folly, as can be discerned by its small size and because it has never functioned as a castle.
1.2 miNE
Park, Nature and wildlife
Oxleas Wood, London
32 min walk • Oxleas Wood is one of the few remaining areas of ancient deciduous forest in Eltham in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in southeast London. Some parts date back over 8,000 years to the end of the last ice age, the Younger Dryas.
0.6 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Eltham, London
16 min walk • The Church of Holy Trinity is a Church of England parish church in Eltham, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London. The church is a grade II listed building. It is the location of the Gallipoli Memorial Chapel, which was dedicated in 1917 to those who had died in the Gallipoli Campaign.
1.1 miN
Cemetery
Greenwich Cemetery, London
28 min walk • Greenwich Cemetery is a cemetery in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in southeast London. It is situated on the southwestern slopes of Shooter's Hill, on the western side of the A205 South Circular, Well Hall Road, approximately halfway between Woolwich, to the north, and Eltham, to the south.
1.2 miN
Park
Eltham Common, London
32 min walk • Eltham Common is a park and area of common land in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south-east London.
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Shooter's Hill, London
35 min walk • Shooter's Hill is a district in South East London within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It borders the London Borough of Bexley. It lies north of Eltham and south of Woolwich.
1 miNW
National park
Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve, London
27 min walk • Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve is a small nature reserve in Kidbrooke in the London Borough of Greenwich, which is managed by the London Wildlife Trust. It is a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation, and was considered for designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eltham?

Nearby attractions include Eltham Palace, London (9 min walk), Holy Trinity Eltham, London (16 min walk).

How to get to Eltham by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eltham:

Bus

Eltham Church / Well Hall Road • Lines: 132, 161, 162, 233, 286, 314 (1 min walk)
Eltham Church / High Street • Lines: 124, 160, 321, 660, B15, B16, N21 (2 min walk)

Train

Eltham (8 min walk)
Mottingham (20 min walk)