Opening Times:
| April 2009 to March 2010 | Opening Times | Opening Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr-30 Jun | 11am-5pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols. |
| 1 Jul-31 Aug | 11am-5pm (grounds open until 6pm) | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Sep-1 Nov | 11am-5pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 2 Nov-20 Dec | 11am-4pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 21 Dec-31 Jan | CLOSED | |
| 1 Feb-31 Mar, | 11am-4pm | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Grounds | from 10am when house is open. |
How much does it cost?
Adult:
£8.80 until 31 Mar 2010 / £9.30 from 1 Apr 2010
Children:
£4.40 until 31 Mar 2010 / £4.70 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession:
£7.50 until 31 Mar 2010 / £7.90 from 1 Apr 2010
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £22.00 until 31 Mar 2010 / £23.30 from 1 Apr 2010
How do I get there?
Address:
Kent - BR6 7JT
Road Access:
Luxted Rd, Downe; off A21or A233
Train Access:
Travel by train is easy: only 15 minutes from London Victoria or London Charing Cross to Bromley South, followed by bus 146 at 36 minutes past the hour. Also trains to Orpington followed by bus R8 (not on Sundays)
Bus Access:
TfL 146 from Bromley South railway station (36 minutes past the hour); R8 fromOrpington railway station (not on Sundays)
Accommodation
Map Location:
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Telephone:
01689 859119
What facilities are available?
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Toilets: Accessible WC on ground floor.
Shop: Level accessible.
Refreshments: Tea room on ground floor.
Sorry no picnics allowed in house or grounds.
Shop: Level accessible.
Refreshments: Tea room on ground floor.
Sorry no picnics allowed in house or grounds.
Access:
Access to house: Disabled access via shop. All ground floor rooms are level with seats in every room.First-floor reached by lift and ramp to mount two steps.
Access to grounds: Most areas can be reached via gravel paths, including Darwin's 'thinking path' and greenhouses. The gravel can be slippery when wet. The rest of the area is lawn.
Access to grounds: Most areas can be reached via gravel paths, including Darwin's 'thinking path' and greenhouses. The gravel can be slippery when wet. The rest of the area is lawn.
Parking:
50m from house with separate disabled bays. Disabled visitors may be set down outside the house by prior arrangement. Level path to house. At busy times we endeavour to use an overflow car park. This may not be open in wet conditiions. Please travel by public transport wherever possible.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Interactive exhibition on first floor allowing visitors to touch and participate
What facilities are available for groups?
Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
Coach parking for one coach is available in gardens, 50 metres from house.
Group Booking:
Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times and prices from 1 April 2010.
Average Length of Visit:
2 hours
Guided Tours:
Guided Garden Tour
Hear about the experiments Darwin carried out to help prove his theories on evolution and see how the garden has been restored to its original Victorian layout, complete with authentic planting.
Duration: 1 hour
Minimum - maximum pax: 11-20 per tour
Available: July - September 2009
Advance booking required: Yes
Call for prices and to book: 01689 859119
Further Info
To help you plan your journey to this property please click here
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: London Victoria to Bromley South, followed by bus 146. Or from London Victoria and Charing Cross to Orpington, followed by bus R8 (not on Sundays).
