Down House
Down House was Charles Darwin’s home,
where the world-famous 19th Century scientist developed his incredibly
influential theory of evolution by natural selection and wrote his
seminal text On The Origins of Species. Down House is now operated by
English Heritage as a museum and a visit to this attraction is perhaps
the most important thing to do in London if you have a passion for
science or a belief in atheism.
Located in the village of Downe
within the London Borough of Bromley, Down House is one of London’s most
isolated and obscure attractions, and a visit to Charles Darwin’s home
could provide some light relief if the majority of your visit to London
has been spent in the hustle and bustle of the city’s central boroughs.
Down House’s highlights include interactive media tours, narrated
by the famous broadcasters, David Attenborough and Andrew Marr; a
replica of Darwin’s cabin from HMS Beagle; a virtual tour of the great
man’s study; and the famous ‘Thinking Path’. London tourists with a keen
interest in Darwin should also visit the Natural History Museum’s Darwin
Centre and the ZSL London Zoo.
Nearest Tube/Railway Station
Bromley South (you then need to catch the 146 bus)Borough
London Borough of BromleyAdmission
Adults: £9.90Children: £5.90
Concessions: £8.90
Opening Times
Down House is normally open seven days a week during the summer but only at weekends during the winter. Check the official website, listed below, for full details.Address / Contact Details
Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, London BR6 7JT01689 859119
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