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Bumblebee Weekend at Down House
DATE
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026
TIME10am - 4pm
LOCATION
Home of Charles Darwin - Down House
SUITABLE FOREveryone
Find out about Darwin’s work on the behaviour of bumblebees and how this helped him to develop his theory of Natural Selection.
Learn about the different types of bumblebee and go on a ‘bee walk’ in the Down House gardens. Discover how bumblebees play a vital role in the pollination of plants and find out how we can make our open spaces more bumble-bee friendly.
Plus, for £2.00 per child, make your very own bumblebee!
These activities are included with your general admission to Down House. Book early and save 15%. Members go free.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| English Heritage members | Free |
Price Notes
These activities are included with your general admission to Down House. Book early and save 15%. Members go free.
How to book
Click the 'Book your visit to Down House' and select the number of tickets you need and select the date of the event. Click 'continue' to book. If you are a member, click 'Member log in' to claim your free admission tickets. Please bring booking confirmation with you on the day, or your membership card.
How to find us
Property:
Home of Charles Darwin - Down House
Address:
Luxted Road, Downe, BR6 7JT
Location:
Downe, Kent, South East