Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Eltham Palace an Gardens this half-term.
Join us for lots of fresh-air family fun on this great value day out.
Enjoy Victorian performers telling adventure stories inspired by tales from the era, but with a twist; you write the adventure by choosing what happens next!
Join the Cadet Corps as you tackle the pretend assault course and, relive how the kids were trained!
Have you ever wondered what it was like for school children during the Victorian era? Come and experience what was taught in the 1870’s and partake in an adults v kids quiz!
Join the characters for hands-on activities and storytelling on the South Lawn at the following times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Admission to the event is included in the standard admission ticket price.
Free entry for:
CSSC members
One other adult guest
Up to six accompanying children (max. 6 under the age of 18)
Additional are charged at the normal admission price.
To book your advance admission tickets visit the English Heritage website and follow the below guidance:
Select ‘buy tickets’ and select your chosen date
Under ‘Associated Organisation’ select the relevant ticket type for yourself, up to one other adult and up to six accompanying children (under the age of 18). Additional tickets can be selected under the 'Admission' tab.
Fill in your contact details on the checkout page. On this page you need to scroll down and under each 'Person' select 'CSSC Member' from the 'Associated Organisation' drop down menu.
Pay if required and complete the booking
To gain entry to the site you’ll need to show your booking confirmation when you arrive, either as a printout or on a mobile device. You’ll also need to show your digital or physical CSSC membership card. Visitors without a booking confirmation or CSSC membership card will be turned away or charged on the door.
You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but you will always get the best price and guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit. If you purchase a walk up ticket above the CSSC free allocation on the day of the event, the ticket price will be higher than those listed above.
All children must be supervised by an adult when taking part in any activities at this event
As well as the Adventure Quest, there's so much more to enjoy at Eltham Palace! Don't Miss:
See the purpose-built heated home of Mah-Jong, the Courtaulds’ beloved pet lemur.
Head underground to explore the basement – used as a games room and a bomb shelter during the Blitz.
Take the multimedia tour with options for families.
Relax in the beautiful glasshouse café overlooking the playground.