Summer Garden Tours
Enjoy an hour-long walking tour of the gardens of Down House. Hear about the experiments Darwin carried out to help prove his theory of evolution and see how the grounds have been restored to their original Victorian layout, complete with authentic planting. Orchids, sundews, peas, hollyhocks and even weeds all played a central role in Charles Darwin’s evolutionary studies. Many of the experiments he conducted on them in his ‘living’ laboratory have now been recreated and form the highlight of t
Each day: 12pm and 2.30pm
Prices (includes entry to House & Grounds): Adult £3.50 / Child and Concession £2.00
The Home of Charles Darwin (Down House) – Luxted Road, Downe, Kent BR6 7JT
Wed 1 Jul to Sat 1 Aug 2015