A Guide to life in Eltham: great schools, family houses & fascinating history in a quiet corner of South East London
A family-friendly area rich in history, situated in a leafy pocket of South East
London with access to top schools and great links into The City. Find out why Eltham is becoming an increasingly popular suburb to move to in London.
An eclectic mix of architectural styles, easy access to The City & Canary Wharf, a bustling high-street having undergone huge redevelopment and brilliant schools. Eltham, leafy suburb-living in the capital.
Situated in Zone 4, Eltham offers its residents everything and more that you could ask for when it comes to life in the suburbs: amenities, great links to London, spacious family houses and a welcoming atmosphere.
Its housing stock is refreshing, there’s a real mix of architecture from the Edwardian Corbett houses, to grand Victorian villas, quaint cottage homes all the way through to new-build modern apartments. There’s truly something for everyone. At its heart you’ve got Eltham High Street. Following the £6,600,000 re-development scheme of the high street, it’s now home to a real plethora of amenities including a sky bar, six-screen cinema, leisure centre, cafés, independent & chain restaurants, pubs and shops.
Eltham is also a town rich in history. Henry VIII grew up in Eltham Palace, a medieval palace from the 1300s which then become a Royal Tudor residence and was lastly transformed into a striking Art Deco mansion in the 1930s. There are some known names with ties to Eltham too which include Boy George, Edith Nesbit & Bob Hope.
Restaurants, Pubs and brunch
Following the re-development scheme of Eltham High Street, there’s now more, and better-quality amenities than ever before to dine, drink and relax at.
Perhaps you’re a foodie and if need some new food spots to try, Eltham has got more than enough options to keep you coming back. For a wonderful sit-down Turkish, Coban’s Kitchen is the first that comes to mind. For an enjoyable Italian experience, Totti has a strong focus on premium ingredients and a warm atmosphere. If you’re after some more casual dining or are looking for a cosy night in, you can’t go wrong with Nando’s or Flavours Eltham for a great Indian treat.
Looking for somewhere with a bit of atmosphere?) The Eltham GPO (Passey Place) is a no brainer, White Hart (Eltham High Street) or The Park Tavern (Passey Place) are a few of our local highlights and have great pub food, drinks and atmosphere.
Great choice for families
Eltham is a standout option for anyone looking for an area that they can call home. With superb education options including but not limited to Eltham College, Harris Academy, St Thomas Moore, Deansfield, Gordon’s and Eltham Church of England school.
Situated in Fare Zone 4, Eltham boasts great transport options for commuters. If you work in The City, you can get to London Bridge within 20 minutes and are also only three stops from Lewisham which has the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) which o ers access to Canary Wharf. Eltham Station also boasts services out to Kent too.
For those who enjoy an outside lifestyle, there’s a number of open green spaces in easy reach of wherever you are. Eltham Park South, Avery Hill Park and Well Hall Pleasaunce –together, all of which o er the opportunity for peaceful walks, picnic spaces and family-friendly days out.
Some of our local favourites
I’m a sucker for drinks, food and atmosphere. Sky Bar Eltham, perfectly blends Spanish cuisine with great
cocktails and a superb elevated overlook of the Highstreet. Eltham GPO is a close second, with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.
For a morning person like me, coffee, breakfast and pastries are very important. It’s hard to top a breakfast at Viva Café Bistro, the quality and presentation of their food is second to none. Taste Coffee Shop is one to go to if you love coffee, their home-made cakes are sensational too.
For all the foodies, Eltham’s got you covered with a plethora of food spots I’ve already mentioned a couple of my favourites above, Eltham Grill House, Pope Street Bar & Kitchen and Il Mirto Bianco are all notable mentions.
For sports enthusiasts, the Royal Blackheath Golf Course is an excellent place to play 18 holes whilst Eltham Cricket Club and numerous local football clubs offer viewing entertainment.
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