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 |
How much does it cost?
Adult:
£8.80
Children:
£4.40
Concession:
£7.50
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £22.00
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:
Cycle Routes:
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 plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
Important: All groups must be booked in advance so that coach parking can be organised as there is only one coach space. Please call 01689 859119. There is very limited group availability remaining for 2009. Call now to secure space for 2010.
Group Booking:
Coach parking for one coach is available in gardens, 50 metres from house
Average Length of Visit:
2 hours
Booking Form:
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).
