historic house · gardens
Down House – Home of Charles Darwin
A historic-house in Greater London
Today: light rain · 11°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
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Photo: Fields at Christmas Tree Farm, Downe - geograph.org.uk - 7303564.jpg by David Martin · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Photo: Down House - the entrance front - geograph.org.uk - 2209164.jpg by C P Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Photo: Access road from Downe Court Manor - geograph.org.uk - 2535515.jpg by David Anstiss · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Discover the home where Charles Darwin developed his ideas about the natural world. Visit rooms used by the Darwin family, explore the gardens and glasshouse, and follow the Sandwalk through the grounds. A rewarding outing for curious children interested in nature, science and history.
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