With its unique place in the history of science, Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, is one of the major visitor attractions in the South East. See the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', still as it was when he worked here, and stroll through the extensive gardens that so inspired the great scientist.
Equally fascinating are the glimpses you get into the life of the Darwins in the family rooms. And there’s an exciting interactive multimedia tour, narrated by David Attenborough, to tell you more about how Darwin developed his ideas.
For anyone with an interest in science and evolution, this is a fascinating family day out in Kent.
Time Travellers Go... Victorian
Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Join the Time Travellers to find out what Victorian life was really like. Meet a variety of Victorian costumed characters and find out how Victorian children would have lived.
Time Travellers Go... Ugly Bug Safari
Mon 30 Jul - Fri 3 Aug 2012
Grab a magnifying glass and join our Victorian explorer for a hunt through the gardens to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts.
Time Travellers Go... Discoveries & Inventions
Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug 2012
Calling all budding Einsteins! From the totally practical to the downright wacky, take a trip through history's most exciting inventions that have made life what it is today.
Prices and opening times
Luxted Road, Downe, Kent - BR6 7JT (Directions)
For just £47 a year, English Heritage members get free entry to our properties and exclusive discounts.
