Discover Charles Darwin’s ‘living laboratory’ at Down House, the family home where he developed many of his ground-breaking ideas on evolution and natural selection. Tread the same paths as Darwin along the sandwalk and marvel at the collection of carnivorous plants in the glasshouses, in the beautiful surroundings of the Kent countryside.
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English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is offering you the chance to visit the gardens of Down House in the early evening when the site is closed to the public. At this exclusive event, you will meet the Head Gardener for a tour of the gardens and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Down House,
Downe,
Kent,
BR6 7JT
Directions to Down House
Off A21or A233. Down House is within ULEZ. Visit TFL's website to check if vehicle meets the emission requirements. If not, charges may apply.
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Down House at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Down House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Down House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
