Down House - The Home of Charles Darwin
Set in stunning Kentish countryside and only 15 miles from London, Down House is a day out to inspire all the family.
The home of Charles Darwin for 40 years, here you can learn about his life and work and see our award winning exhibition. Don’t miss the study where he wrote ‘On the Origin of Species’ and take a walk down his ‘thinking path’. You can also relax on the veranda and in the gardens or have a bite to eat in the tearoom.
Opening Times
| 2012 (01/04/2012 - 30/06/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 2012 (01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 2012 (01/09/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - very limited
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2 hours
- Groups Accepted - please call 01689 859119 to book in advance
- Special group rates - 15% discount for groups of 11 or more. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Concession ticket | £8.90 per ticket |
| Family ticket | £23.30 per ticket |
| Adult ticket | £9.30 per ticket |
| Child ticket | £4.70 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Tourism South East Award -
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Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2009
Road Directions
The house is a modest sized Victorian villa and car parking is limited. The small village of Downe does not offer additional car parking facilities for visitors to the house, therefore people may prefer to visit using public transport.
Public Transport Directions
Owing to limited car parking facilities, it is recommended to use public transport where possible, especially on weekends. Recommended route direct to Bromley South from London Victoria, followed by Bus 146 at 36 minutes past the hour. Visitors can also travel to Orpington, followed by bus R8 (not on Sundays)
Bus Access:
TfL 146 from Bromley South railway station at 36 minutes past the hour; R8 from Orpington railway station (not on Sundays)
