Family Activities
What family activities are available at the site?
Which English Heritage properties are nearby?
What other family-based activities and places of interest are nearby?
House
Suggested time needed: 1 hour
Enjoy the 1930s house – then imagine the Palace in the times of the Tudors and explore the Great Hall using our ‘Step Inside’ activity sheet. This highlights the fascinating history of this house and conjures up an impression of Tudor life.
Gardens
Suggested time needed: 1 hour
Explore the grounds; walk round the moat and spot the huge carp. Find the yew hedge that used to screen the open air swimming pool belonging to the Courtaulds and enjoy the surprising views over London.
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Facilities
Suggested time needed: 15 – 30 minutes
Baby changing facilities; family learning resources; Picnic Area; parking.
The Home of Charles Darwin
Distance: 10.8 miles
Down House was the family home of Charles Darwin, the Victorian scientist who revolutionised the world with his ground breaking theory on evolution. Extensive, interactive exhibition on Darwin’s life and theories will captivate all ages.
Woodlands Farm Trust
Distance: 2.9 miles
Woodlands Farm covers approximately 89 acres on the borders of Greenwich and Bexley boroughs near to Oxleas Woods. Run by a charitable trust, it is an educational Farm aiming for organic status where we try to balance farming practice with the needs of nature conservation. Rich in wildlife, the Farm is a recreational and educational resource for local people of all ages.Useful tools
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