English Heritage: Down House
Location
English Heritage: Down House
- Address
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Luxted Road, Downe, OrpingtonKentBR6 7JT
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)1689 859 119
- 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 still part of Greater London, Down House is a brilliant day out.
With its unique place in the history of science and evolution, Down House, the family home of world-renowned Victorian scientist Charles Darwin, is a must-see.
Stand in the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', stroll through the gardens - his 'outdoor laboratory' - that inspired him, and peek into his private life as a dedicated family man in Victorian England.
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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.
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Opening Times
1 April to 30 October, daily 10am to 5pm, 31 October to 10 February, Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 4pm. For up to date info please visit the English Heritage website
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