HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
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NEW FOR 2016 - Discover the newly recreated bedroom of Charles and Emma Darwin more than 100 years after it was last seen. 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. Stand in the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', stroll through the gardens that inspired him, and visit his and wife Emma's newly recreated bedroom which overlooks the gardens. Let Sir David Attenborough take you on an interactive multimedia tour around the house, and discover how the great man developed his ground-breaking theories. FURTHER PRICING DETAILS: Prices are valid from 1st April, if you are visiting before this date you may find prices are less than those advertised. About Gift Aid The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation of 10%. Provided you have paid enough UK Income or Capital Gains Tax * (to cover all of your Gift Aid donations in this tax year), English Heritage is able to reclaim tax on the whole amount you have paid - that's 25p on every £1. This extra money enables us to undertake vital conservation and education projects and ensure that many of England's most important historic sites can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. * Other taxes such as Council Tax and VAT do not apply. OPENING TIMES 1 APRIL - 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 Monday 10:00 - 18:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday 10:00 - 18:00 Friday 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 NOTES Last admission and tearoom orders 30 minutes before closing. HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES FOR THIS PERIOD Good Friday 14 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Easter Sunday 16 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Easter Monday 17 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Early May Bank Holiday 1 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Spring Bank Holiday 29 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Summer Bank Holiday 28 Aug 2017 10:00 - 18:00 1 OCTOBER - 31 OCTOBER 2017 1 NOVEMBER - 23 DECEMBER 2017 24 DECEMBER - 26 DECEMBER 2017 27 DECEMBER 2017 - 1 JANUARY 2018 2 JANUARY - 11 FEBRUARY 2018 12 FEBRUARY - 18 FEBRUARY 2018 19 FEBRUARY - 29 MARCH 2018 30 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS Opening times will be available nearer the time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||