Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

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Directions

Go to our Directions page and plan your journey to Home of Charles Darwin - Down House by car or public transport.

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Facilities

Find out what Facilities are available for your day out.

Here you can find out everything you need to know about parking, toilets and shopping at Home of Charles Darwin - Down House as well as other useful information.

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Access

Look up Access information for your visit. We have detailed information about what to expect if you have particular needs regarding:

  • Mobility/Older Visitors
  • Blind/Visually Impaired
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Culinary/Dietary
  • Health and Safety
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Group Visits

Find out what you need to know for Group Visits.

Look up what discounts there are for groups, as well as how to book your group visit, and see information about tours that may be available.

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Food and Drink

Find out what food and drink we offer at the Home of Charles Darwin.

Enjoy a tasty lunch or quick afternoon treat in our café. The café is in the kitchen where all Darwin's meals were prepared.

Some of the dishes use site-grown produce from the Kitchen Garden and local produce.