Exclusive Evening Garden Tour at Down House

DATE

Thu 29 May 2025 

TIME

5:30pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION

Home of Charles Darwin - Down House 

SUITABLE FOR

Adults

 English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is delighted to be offering you the chance to experience the beautiful gardens of Down House in the early evening when the site is closed to the public.

Meet the Head Gardener and members of their team for a tour of the gardens. Get an insight into how the team develop and enhance these wonderful spaces, carefully managed to ensure how they are presented today reflects their rich history.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the team as you experience the gardens at this very special event.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Proceeds from the event will go to fund nursing and health charities through the National Garden Scheme, which raises millions of pounds per year for organisations like Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, and Hospice UK. Find out more, and discover other special garden visits near you, on the National Garden Scheme website.

Prices

Type Price
Member (Adult) £15
Adult £20

Price Notes

Your ticket is only for entry to the event. Members get a discount on the ticket price.

Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day.

How to book

Click the ‘Book Tickets’ button above and select the date for the event. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.

How to find us

Property: Home of Charles Darwin - Down House
Address: Luxted Road, Downe, BR6 7JT
Location: Downe, Kent, South East

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