Whose for Darwin at Down House?

justmeandmytortoise · 11-08-2009, 07:42 AM

Sunday 6th September 2009 is our Galapagos / Darwin Celebration Day.

In the morning there is a visit to Darwin's home - Down House, Kent

Please PM me to book your place - please let me know if you are going as I need to book in advance to get the discount for groups

Join us in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of the world's most eminent scientists, Charles Darwin. It was at Down House that Darwin lived with his devoted family for 40 years, and it was here he researched and wrote his most famous and explosive of works, On the Origin of Species.

Visit the brand new exhibition, Uncovering Origins, which charts the progression of Darwin's ideas and the controversy they provoked. Enjoy new interactive multimedia tours narrated by David Attenborough and Andrew Marr, covering both the family rooms and, for the first time ever, the extensive gardens known as Darwin's 'outdoor laboratory'. Also experience what life at sea was like as Darwin's epic 5-year voyage is vividly brought to life with a full-scale replica of his cramped cabin on board HMS Beagle.

Immerse yourself in Darwin’s world with an audio tour of the atmospheric family rooms, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Be inspired as you stand in the very study where he researched and wrote his most famous work, On the Origin of Species.

Visit the new first floor exhibition which charts Darwin’s life, introduces his groundbreaking theory and explores the effect his ideas had on the conservative Victorian world. Special highlights include unique collections of Darwin’s personal possessions, rare manuscript material including pages from the Origin, and an impressive full scale replica of his cabin onboard HMS Beagle.

Wander the extensive gardens at Down House and explore what was for Darwin a landscape of discovery. With a new handheld video guide, discover the many ways in which the surrounding landscape inspired Darwin’s research, a landscape he cherished as his ‘outdoor laboratory’.

See some of Darwin’s famous experiments recreated in the gardens, alongside a vast array of Victorian varieties of fruit and vegetables in the kitchen garden. Take time to marvel at the orchids and carnivorous plants on display in the hothouse, and witness a hive of activity in the bee observatory. Beyond this, follow in the footsteps of this enigmatic scientific thinker as you stroll along what is for many a place of pilgrimage: the Sandwalk, Darwin’s famous ‘thinking path’, which he trod daily.

Tea Room & Shop

How much does it cost?
Adult:£8.80 Children:£4.40 Concession:£7.50 Family Ticket: £22.00
English Heritage Members:Free
Group Discount:15% discount for groups of 11 or more

How do I get there?
Address:Kent - BR6 7JT
Road Access:Luxted Rd, Downe; off A21 or A233
Train Access:Travel by train is easy: only 15 minutes from London Victoria or London Charing Cross to Bromley South, followed by bus 146 at 36 minutes past the hour.

Afterwards have some lunch then pop along to meet Henry Nicholls and JG Books, get your Lonesome George book signed by Henry and any other Chelonia books you need and stay for our celebration meeting (1.30-5pm)

Who would like to come to Down House?
Just Me and my Tortoise event
http://www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com/

Geomyda · 11-08-2009, 07:11 PM

Fantastic itinerary. I hope to make it for the whole day!

Kirkie · 11-08-2009, 08:29 PM

I'll be there (with a projector

) There's no digging involved is there?

justmeandmytortoise · 01-09-2009, 07:26 AM

Taking final booking for Down House this week, so please PM or phone me to book your place.

jenc · 02-09-2009, 10:45 AM

I would love to come but I am going away so will not be around

11-08-2009, 07:42 AM	#1
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Whose for Darwin at Down House? Sunday 6th September 2009 is our Galapagos / Darwin Celebration Day. In the morning there is a visit to Darwin's home - Down House, Kent Please PM me to book your place - please let me know if you are going as I need to book in advance to get the discount for groups Join us in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of the world's most eminent scientists, Charles Darwin. It was at Down House that Darwin lived with his devoted family for 40 years, and it was here he researched and wrote his most famous and explosive of works, On the Origin of Species. Visit the brand new exhibition, Uncovering Origins, which charts the progression of Darwin's ideas and the controversy they provoked. Enjoy new interactive multimedia tours narrated by David Attenborough and Andrew Marr, covering both the family rooms and, for the first time ever, the extensive gardens known as Darwin's 'outdoor laboratory'. Also experience what life at sea was like as Darwin's epic 5-year voyage is vividly brought to life with a full-scale replica of his cramped cabin on board HMS Beagle. Immerse yourself in Darwin’s world with an audio tour of the atmospheric family rooms, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Be inspired as you stand in the very study where he researched and wrote his most famous work, On the Origin of Species. Visit the new first floor exhibition which charts Darwin’s life, introduces his groundbreaking theory and explores the effect his ideas had on the conservative Victorian world. Special highlights include unique collections of Darwin’s personal possessions, rare manuscript material including pages from the Origin, and an impressive full scale replica of his cabin onboard HMS Beagle. Wander the extensive gardens at Down House and explore what was for Darwin a landscape of discovery. With a new handheld video guide, discover the many ways in which the surrounding landscape inspired Darwin’s research, a landscape he cherished as his ‘outdoor laboratory’. See some of Darwin’s famous experiments recreated in the gardens, alongside a vast array of Victorian varieties of fruit and vegetables in the kitchen garden. Take time to marvel at the orchids and carnivorous plants on display in the hothouse, and witness a hive of activity in the bee observatory. Beyond this, follow in the footsteps of this enigmatic scientific thinker as you stroll along what is for many a place of pilgrimage: the Sandwalk, Darwin’s famous ‘thinking path’, which he trod daily. Tea Room & Shop How much does it cost? Adult:£8.80 Children:£4.40 Concession:£7.50 Family Ticket: £22.00 English Heritage Members:Free Group Discount:15% discount for groups of 11 or more How do I get there? Address:Kent - BR6 7JT Road Access:Luxted Rd, Downe; off A21 or A233 Train Access:Travel by train is easy: only 15 minutes from London Victoria or London Charing Cross to Bromley South, followed by bus 146 at 36 minutes past the hour. Afterwards have some lunch then pop along to meet Henry Nicholls and JG Books, get your Lonesome George book signed by Henry and any other Chelonia books you need and stay for our celebration meeting (1.30-5pm) Who would like to come to Down House? Just Me and my Tortoise event http://www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com/ Last edited by justmeandmytortoise; 11-08-2009 at 09:28 PM.

01-09-2009, 07:26 AM	#4
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Taking final booking for Down House this week, so please PM or phone me to book your place. __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

11-08-2009, 07:11 PM	#2
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	Fantastic itinerary. I hope to make it for the whole day!

11-08-2009, 08:29 PM	#3
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I'll be there (with a projector ) There's no digging involved is there?

02-09-2009, 10:45 AM	#5
jenc Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kent/London Posts: 204	I would love to come but I am going away so will not be around

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