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Discover more about the history of Downe House using our interactive timeline. Established in 1907, Downe House UK is a traditional school with a modern twist Founded by Miss Olive Willis at Down House, the former home of Charles Darwin, in the village of Downe in Kent, Downe House UK aims to ignite a love of learning in every pupil making them believe that there is nothing they cannot achieve ...
- From The Archives
Downe House School was founded in Charles Darwin’s former...
- Our Affiliates and Partnerships
Downe House is proud of the associations, affiliations,...
- Explore Our Campus
Hermitage, Hill and Darwin’s own space on campus – the...
- Our Headmistress
Joining us at Downe House will be the beginning of an...
- Inspection and Awards
In September 2021, the ISI Inspectors visited to conduct a...
- Christian Ethos
The Chapel is a place for worship and much more. The...
- Location
Directions to Downe House. Read our helpful guide about the...
- School Aims and Policies
Downe House’s aim is to enable, encourage and prepare girls...
- From The Archives
- History of Down House
- Down House Today
- Getting to Down House
Down House is located in the village of Downe around 20km southeast of Charing Cross. The house was built in the early 18th century, likely on the site of a 17th century house. A simple box shape, it was extensively modernised in the late 18th century by wealthy businessman George Butler. After his death, the house changed hands many times, and was...
Today, Down House, gardens, and grounds are open to the public daily from April to the end of October, and at weekends only from November until the end of March. Visitors can enjoy the many pieces of furniture and possessions that allow the house to look very much like it would have when the Darwin family lived there, and walk among Darwin’s magnif...
The house can be reached by public transport from central London, as it is located within Transport for London travel Zone 6. The 146 bus service from Bromley North railway station (daily) terminates nearby at Downe Village, and the R8 bus from Orpington railway station (excluding Sundays) stops on request outside Down House. The closest Tramlink s...
About Us - Downe House School. Our founder, Miss Olive Willis, set out to create a school that would be different. Downe House is grounded in tradition but maintains a clear focus on the future.. The Spirit of Downe House captioned.mp4 from Downe House Videos on Vimeo. Disillusioned by the independent education that existed for girls at the ...
Family home of Charles and Emma Darwin from 1842 until their death. In 1907 the house became Downe House, a school for girls run by Miss Olive Willis until 1921. In 1927 the house was bought by Sir George Buckston Brown and work commenced to turn the house into the Darwin museum.
Aug 8, 2021 · Darwin died at Down House on April 19, 1882, and was dignified with burial at Westminster Abbey, a striking mark of the recognition he enjoyed. Emma and the family decamped to Cambridge, but she returned to the house every summer until her death in 1896 at the age of 88. The re-created dining room, with its family portraits.
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Description. The Georgian house dates from c. 1780, is on part of Richmond Hill and overlooks the Thames; the apex of the Thames side of the hill marks the start of Richmond Park which itself forms the plateau at the top of the hill, the largest urban park in the United Kingdom. The home was built of brown brick with yellow window dressing.
