Down House Orpington and places to stay nearby

Down House - Orchids, sundews, peas, hollyhocks and even weeds all played a central role in Charles Darwin’s evolutionary studies. Many of the experiments he conducted on them for over 40 years in his ‘living’ laboratory - his pretty garden at Down House near Orpington , Kent - have now been recreated by head gardener Toby Beasley and his team. They form the highlight of twice-weekly expertly guided tours of the restored Victorian grounds taking place throughout the summer. The tours graphically bring to life Darwin ’s prolific studies of nature in his gardens at Down House and in the surrounding countryside – the area selected as this year’s UK nomination to UNESCO for World Heritage Site status.		Places to stay near to Down House, Orpington Search for 5-star quality hotels to independent hotels, B&B’s and guesthouses. We also list hotels at airports and in Europe. COMMENTS Read unbiased guest reviews and benefit from instant secure on-line booking confirmations providing peace of mind. Search now - click here
2008 - Opening times - Click here Tea Room, Good disabled access.	Down House, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JT Tel 01689 859119 www.english-heritage.org.uk