The House will be closed between Saturday 31 July and Friday 6 August due to operational reasons. If you have booked tickets for these dates, you will be refunded automatically within 10 working days, and you do not need to contact us to action your refund. Advance booking is currently suspended for this period of time. The gardens, café and shop will remain open, at a reduced price. These tickets will only be available on the day from the site.
Prices and Opening times for Home of Charles Darwin (Down House)
Advanced booking
You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but you will always get the best price and guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit. The prices shown here include a discount. The admission price will be higher if you choose to pay on the day you visit.
You can book your advance ticket online up to 9am on the day you want to visit.
Your booking is for the site/event only and does not guarantee a car parking space, which may carry an additional charge.
You can arrive anytime from the time slot you book, and stay as long as you like.
If you are a Member and wish to book, your ticket will still be free. Please remember to bring your English Heritage membership card with you. Members are able to book tickets for those included in the membership only. Any additional bookings made will be chargeable on site.
Some of our sites can get very busy, especially on Bank Holidays. Our busiest times are between 11am and 2pm, so if you prefer to visit at a quieter time you may wish to visit outside of these hours.
Please remember to bring your booking confirmation with you when you visit.
You can currently book for visits up to 30 September. Tickets for the autumn will go on sale soon. We’ll update this page when we have more information available
Please select date of visit
Need Help?
Home of Charles Darwin - Down House
