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Visit the historic site where Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species and explore his life and work with a multimedia guide. Enjoy the beautiful gardens, the observation hive, the family trail and more at this Kent attraction.
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History of Down House. Down House belonged to the great...
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Gardens. The gardens at Down were central to Darwin’s work,...
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Down House is the former home of the English naturalist Charles Darwin and his family. It was in this house and garden that Darwin worked on his theory of evolution by natural selection, which he had conceived in London before moving to Down.
Home of Charles Darwin - Down House. Things to See and Do. Seasonal Garden Highlights. Things to see and do. Darwin's Study. Stand in the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species'. The room remains structurally unaltered from Darwin's time, restored to the original 1870s arrangement and 1921 decoration.
Home of Charles Darwin - Down House. 782 reviews. #1 of 2 things to do in Downe. Speciality Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. With its unique place in the history of science and evolution, Down House, the family home of world-renowned scientist Charles Darwin, is a must-see.
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- Luxted Road, Downe
- Home of Charles Darwin - Down House is open:Sat - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
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Down House is the family home of Charles Darwin, the famous scientist who wrote On the Origin of Species. Visit the house, gardens and museum to explore his life and work in London.
Down House was the home and garden of Charles Darwin, where he conducted his groundbreaking research on evolution, orchids, climbing plants and insectivorous plants. Visit the restored rooms, the greenhouses and the original specimens that inspired his scientific discoveries.
