Down House is today looked after by English Heritage. lt is open to visitors who are interested in Charles Darwin and where he worked. You can visit his study, look at his microscope, books and some of his specimens, and find out more about his ideas from the exhibitions in the house. In the gardens you can see Darwin's greenhouse and the wormstone which he used to measure the activity of worms. You can also walk along the Sandwalk as Darwin did every day.
Down House is open to the public (for details of opening hours and admission prices, telephone Customer Services 0 171973 3434). The house is in the village of Downe, Kent, on the A21 near Biggin Hill. The nearest railway stations are at Bromley and Orpington. Visits for educational groups are free of charge, provided they are booked at least 14 days in advance. Telephone 0171 973 3499 to make a booking. For further information about the Education Service of English Heritage and the resources we offer to teachers, telephone 0171 973 3442 or fax 0171 973 3443