Eltham Palace and Gardens in South East London London is undergoing a major refurbishment led by English Heritage . Property was the 1930s home of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who were renowned for hosting glamorous parties . Visitors will be able to dress up in 1930s party wear in Virginia Courtauld 's dressing room and smell her perfume . Eltham Palace was one of the 'greatest design projects of the day ' and incorporated the Grand Hall from the childhood home of Henry VIII .
Eltham Palace and Gardens in south east London is undergoing a major refurbishment led by English Heritage . Property was the 1930s home of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who were renowned for hosting glamorous parties . Visitors will be able to dress up in 1930s party wear in Virginia Courtauld 's dressing room and smell her perfume . Eltham Palace was one of the 'greatest design projects of the day ' and incorporated the Grand Hall from the childhood home of Henry VIII .