Down House - Home of Charles Darwin
Location
Down House - Home of Charles Darwin
- Address
-
Luxted Road
DowneOrpingtonBR6 7JT - Telephone:
- +44 (0)168 985 9119
- Public transport:
- Rail: Bromley South then bus 146 to Downe;Rail: Orpington then bus R2 to house
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About
Set in stunning countryside yet within Greater 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.
Most areas are accessible to wheelchair users. Unfortunately, no dogs or picnics are allowed on site.
Prices and opening times
| Child ticket (5 to 17 years old) | From £9.80 per ticket |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | From £26.10 per ticket |
| Concession ticket | From £14.70 per ticket |
| Adult ticket | From £16.30 per ticket |
Free to English Heritage Members and children under 5.
Students with official student card and those aged over 60.
Opening Times
4 November - 16 February, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00.
17 February - 23 February , Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00.
14 February - 31 March, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00.
Please check the website for up to date opening times.
Facilities & Accessibility
- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
- Some routes suitable for wheelchair users
- Steps with handrail within building
- Access into the Building
- Assisted wheelchair access
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Some toilets with handrails
- Accessible Parking Facilities
- Designated disabled parking available within fifty metres of main entrance
- Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Level access, ramp or lift to garden
- Attraction Facilities
- Gift shop
- Patron toilets
- Booking Facilities
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Cafe
- General Facilities
- Lifts
- On site parking
- Payment Facilities
- Group rates available