Down House - Home of Charles Darwin

An intimate window into the life of Englands best known scientist. It was from his study at Down House that Charles Darwin worked on the scientific theories that culminated in a book “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection“ that both scandalised and revolutionised Victorian Britain.

Additional info

Access to house: Disabled access via shop. All ground floor rooms are level with seats in every room. First-floor reached by lift and ramp to mount two steps.

Access to grounds: Most areas can be reached via gravel paths, including Darwin’s ‘thinking path’ and greenhouses. The gravel can be slippery when wet. The rest of the area is lawn which cannot be used by wheelchairs.

Parking: 50m from house with separate disabled bays. Disabled visitors may be set down outside the house by prior arrangement. Level path to house.

Visually Impaired Visitors: Interactive exhibition on first floor allowing visitors to touch and participate. Audio guides included in admission price. Braille guide available.

Hearing Impaired Visitors: Audio tour with hearing loop included in admission price.

Facilities Toilets: Accessible WC on ground floor.

Shop: Level access

Refreshments: Tea room on ground floor.