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3About Eltham
Eltham occupies southeast London between Greenwich and Bromley, combining suburban streets with Eltham Palace's medieval ruins and Art Deco mansion. The A20 provides the main route from central London via New Cross, taking 30-45 minutes for the 16-kilometre journey, whilst the South Circular offers an alternative from west London. The area serves as a gateway to the M25 and M20, with over 7300 EV charging points nearby. The palace features remarkable 1930s interiors, including a heated bathroom designed for the owners' pet lemur.
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Eltham is in England, at 51.451, 0.052 - about 9 km south-west of Abbey Wood.
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The closest airport to Eltham is London City Airport, 13 km (about 21 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport.