Absolutely gorgeous. There are a lot of things to see in the London area but if you're a science buff, this must be a top priority in your list. It's just like what you imagine, maybe more. Absolutely beautiful house and garden. You can see and breathe in the places where Darwin and his family lived and worked. It is a once in a lifetime experience.

I spent almost 2 hours looking at this large beautiful house, however, not all the rooms are open to the public, and many of the rooms are museum rooms rather than furnished. Only a couple are as it would have been when Charles lived there. It was very interesting to read all about his life, family and his 10 kids and look around. the gardens are small, I guess it's much more prettier during the spring. You can't take any pictures in the house, but you can by a guide book for only £4.50. The cafe is very small with a few tables, but amazing home made food and very fast service.

A fascinating place to visit. I thought I knew a lot about Darwin but learnt even more and enjoyed the audio tours of the house and gardens. Lots to see. Lovely cafe and gift shop stocking some unusual preserves which I bought as presents. The gardens were lovely and all the staff were friendly and helpful making suggestions to enhance our visit. So much to see we were there until it closed! Free entry for members of English Heritage. Photos cannot be taken in the house but souvenir guidebooks are available.

Not the very fine House itself of Charles Darwin but this visit was for the sunning Vegetable Garden looking fabulous in late June. Mixing poppies and wild flowers to attract the bees - inspired We were spending time on the downs looking at the areas Darwin studied Orchids - stunning then, stunning now - and were we watched wild Fallow Deer passing through! Magical

On arrival there was no problem parking even though the overflow hadn't been opened. A small queue to get into the building had built up caused entirely by the staff member in the entrance hall trying to sell memberships to overseas visitors. Incredibly frustrating for those of us who already have them. I appreciate that they have a sales target and bonuses to earn but perhaps keeping a closer eye on what's happening would be a good idea. Once in the door the staff in shop were helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the grounds for a couple of hours. The 'thinking' path through the woods is a great early example of mindfulness. Plenty of children with their special explorer packs as well as adults using the free audio guides. The bees in the laboratory and the carnivorous plants were attracting many admirers. Nice coffee and the lemon cake was very tasty too. Very pleasant way to pass a Sunday afternoon.

Thoroughly enjoyed the visit, having expected it to be less interesting. The location is lovely, & there is much more outdoor space than you might expect (useful if you take energetic youngsters). Car park is quite small - probably pre-booking is a good plan in the summer when it's busier. We went in half term: there were a number of families, but we arrived late morning & there were still a couple of parking spaces. Suggested tour starts upstairs in the house where there is an exhibition & many of Darwin's artefacts. Audio-visual featuring David Attenborough & others is quite moving. Downstairs, there are audio headsets available with the main narrative provided by Mr Attenborough. Various contributors talk about specific items (eg paintings). There is also an audio tour of the garden. Greenhouse is fabulous (see photos). Tea room is really good: sandwiches, soups, cakes & a veggie main course, all homemade & delicious. Staff friendly & welcoming. Half a day enough for a visit, but could be combined with other places in the area (or a walk in good weather).

Well worth the visit, especially if you have an English Heritage card. There are audio guides available, which showcase the ground floor and the garden. Also, the video playing in a room, on the first floor is intriguing, it's about Charles Darwin and is narrated by David Attenborough, who is a modern day naturalist.

I'm half way through reading Darwin's 'Voyage of the Beagle', so I was especially likely to enjoy visiting his home. However, I was unprepared for how much I would love coming here. On what was a beautiful Spring day, the gardens were a treat, with the greenhouse/laboratory (where he conducted his plant experiments) in fine fettle. I was excited to see the very room where he wrote 'On the Origin of the Species' and devoured the information contained on the various informative displays. I also thought that the cafeteria was tidy and attractive and the staff friendly and proactive.

Very interesting location with a lot of history. The explanations about Darwin’s life are very digestible and not too dry, yet providing you with a lot of information. The house and the garden itself are also beautifully maintained. I wouldn’t mind living there myself to be honest! The staff were all equally friendly, helpful and delightful.

Absolute beautiful place to visit (inside & out). The English Heritage have done a fabulous job restoring the property. Our visit was even better when we realised Sir David Attenborough narrated the Information round the museum. You really do get a true insight on how Darwin and his family loved. If you have chance, book yourself on guided garden tour (only so many slots available), the garden keeper is very knowledgeable. 100% recommend, and will definitely return in the future.

Came to the house at first open, thought we should only be there for two hours. But to a nice surprise the kids loved it. Both the exhibition, especially with the special staircase thing for the kids, but also the garden, the worm trace, and the laboratory with the flowers. But also the tea room had good food and the staff were very friendly. Like the youngest kid said it felt good to walk and be there and feel the feelings, joy and harmony that have been.

Charles Darwin’s family home where he wrote 'On the Origin of Species'. The house is set up like a museum...quite a lot to take in but really interesting. Nice grounds.

Brilliant place to visit, containing a very interesting history of Charles Darwin, his career and home life. There's much to see inside the house with well preserved rooms, each with a fascinating story to tell, aided by the friendly and helpful staff. We had a nice lunch (jacket potato, with salad and beans) outside with expansive garden views. The displays outline Darwin's work and life, which seemed (to me) one continuos research project. A great day out exploring the background of an historic gentleman. Highly recommended.

Such a tranquil place, beautiful gardens and grounds, meals and drinks also available, soup was beautiful. But the history is amazing, the rooms are all accessible and the greenhouse was simply wonderful. But walking on the sandwalk where Darwin walked was very special indeed.

We are members of English heritage so entrance was free. The property is beautiful, the staff were all nice and knowledgeable & the cafe on site is decent. The parking area is pretty big but on busy days it could get full fairly quickly. We went on a grey and wet Sunday in March, but was told we should visit again when the gardens are fully open. I would highly recommend this place to anyone with an interest in Charles Darwin's life, as it shows it from the start to finish including snippets of his family's.

An unprecedented experience… we can say that we did the right thing by leaving Preston to go to the Kent countryside, to visit the home of one of the most brilliant minds the world has ever known. Down House is worth every public transport to get to it. The museum tells us part of the history of Darwin and his family, the dining room is an art in itself (redundant). Lots of interaction for children and this is what catches the little ones' attention. The details inside the house impressed us. Walking around the house, you can realize how much nature impacts the quality of life of those who want to live outside a concrete jungle. My little one was enchanted by the sheep. Hats off to the Natural History Museum and everyone who helps preserve this legacy.

Great guided tour, around 45mins in the house. The guide is very good at story telling and has a rich knowledge about Darwin. The garden and greenhouse is beautiful! Great outing place for a couple of hours

The house of Charles Darwin, converted into a museum. It was a fascinating experience exploring the rooms and viewing the displays. From the collection of his belongings, the microscope in the study, the billiard room, to the living room with a piano where his wife Emma played. The whole thing is a journey into the life of Charles Darwin, we get to learn of his family history, the people and the ideas who influenced him, his journey around the world, we see how he collected everything in order to come with his theory of Evolution. It's the making of a mastermind. As a Charles Darwin fan myself, I felt enlightened and inspired to be here. It was an honour to visit his house. It's also wonderful to know that he was an avid backgammon player such as myself. Lol. Audio guides are available for some of the rooms that go into some details. There is a cafe where you can sit and have a hot drink. There is also a little souvenir shop. Unfortunately you are not allowed to take any photos while you are inside. Oh well, rules are rules, we must comply. Overall, a wonderful place with so much we can learn from. I recommend.

A wonderful place that you can take into a great day out for the family! Staff is wonderful, great facilities, no need to plan in advance much - just turn up and there will be food, entertainment and great fun. DO BRING WELLIE BOOTS if you can. We came with 2 small kids (3&6) and grandparents. Very reasonable entry fee and you get a bucket of feed for the animals for an additional small charge. You can pay card but there is a minimum of £10 and I would encourage to bring small change for extra feed buckets and a couple of ride machines. Plenty of hungry animals to feed and everyone had great time! Highly recommend.

Love it here. Have been coming here since I was a child. Great day out. Small farm but lovely animals and great staff. Wheelchair accessible entrance, small car park but can park on the road outside (just be cautious as this is a main road), small refreshment counter just before the main entrance to the animals, toilets, outdoor sinks. Entry fee is £5 per adult, £3 per child, buckets of animal food are £1.50 small/£2.50 large. There are llamas, goats, cows, ponies, pigs, sheep etc as well as smaller animals like bunnies and guinea pigs at the end inside (and a resident peacock!). Average time would probably be 45 mins-1hr going round feeding and petting the animals, lots of characters!! Really sweet farm and fantastic for families and animal lovers :)

Lovely little farm for children to feed the animals, fun for adults too. Parking can be difficult but otherwise great little outing. Food available on site. Small gift shop too.

Amazing place for kids. We really enjoyed to feed the animals in the farm. The parking spaces are not many but it’s free. Highly recommended.

Awesome place. Animals have a human imprint, as they follow you around and you can get close to stroke and feed them. Place is small, on a flat ground and animals look very healthy and loved, which is the main thing. Cafe serves a good selection of beverages and food. Nice clean and welcoming place thank you. Will definitely be back again

Great family day out. Buckets of feed (£1.50) for the animals. Admission fees- Adults £6.00 Children £4.00

Great few hours out with the family 👪 Not allowed to bring food but on site Cafe serves a good bite. see pictures from Aug 23

My Granddaughter loves it here. Loves feeding the animal. Very well looked after

Good place to take kids to see loads of farm animals. Can get packed during holiday times. Can get feed to feed the animals like cows, lamas, goats, sheep, pigs lambs, ponies rabbits and ferrets. Some animals roam free.. Is quiet muddy and alot smelly but that you get on a farm. Only takes about an hour to get round and under 2s are free. Nice little cafe there also.

Great place, especially to take kids for a couple of hours. Nice little cafe too.

Very simple animal feeding farm for kids but still good fun. Nice location car park is just about big enough. Entrance is into a square surrounded by wooden structures being toilets hand washing area Cafe entrance and cuddly animal area. Cost is reasonable £6.00 adult and £4.00 kids up to 16. You then buy seaside buckets of feed to take round to the animals. Sheep goats emus Al paca donkeys ponies and cows all eager to eat the bucket of food. Kids love it especially the cows ridiculously long tongues. Gets a bit boring after an hour though. Definitely time to hit the cafe and then sit at the benches for a while

Great morning out at Christmas Tree Farm. My little one loved feeding the animals

Wonderful Farm ❤️ My Lil one loved the trip. Idea to feed the animals is simply amazing 👏🏻 Good place to spend around 1-2 hours. Super friendly staff 👏🏻 My card was declined twice, even though they don't entertain Amex cards, the guy was kind enough to help me to pay with Amex card. Brunch after the stroll from their Cafe👌🏻 Well worth trip 😊

Had a fantastic time here last night for 'one night with elvis'. My grandson is a huge fan and he was mesmerised by the whole experience. He wore his elvis costume and everybody was so lovely to him, even the staff. The only killer was the stairs! I come here quite a lot for various shows, easy to get to but parking is a bit of a mission.

A very good show, my favorite detective novel has been adapted into a stage play, so I will definitely come to see the show. Like it very much❤️

We went to see Adam Kay's. This is going to hurt, exceptional. The theatre is really easy to find, in town centre, we parked in the multi story NR M&S and walked through the shop to be greeted by the lovely theatre. Plenty of places to eat before the show, and comfy seats, and concession stand is fully stocked with everything you could want.

What a wonderful theatre with lots of interesting shows on! We've seen The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel last week and it was hilarious! Entertaining with wonderful actors & actresses. Churchill Theatre in Bromley highly recommended!

Had a lovely evening watching Legend: The Music Of Bob Marley". Front row seats. Lovely venue. Comfy seats. Well stocked bar, and the seating area was useful.

Good gripping performance of And then there were none. But I must say the furnishings look shabby and worn out. It's a good solid spacious building, however it could do with some refurbishment. That was the only setback, otherwise, I enjoyed my time.

What a great night out well worth going To The Churchill Theatre. staff were very helpful friendly

So I went to see Burlesque which was not bad, sound wasn't great tho! Very loud and tbh it was a bit off putting, but the act was great, Sebastian n his fire breathing was my favourite, nice venue. Clean, staff were friendly n helpful in directing you to ur seat. Last time I was here it was to see Danny La Rue in Mother Goose some 20+ years ago! Forgotten how magical watching a show can be. Defo be back!

I can say that as a local theater is a valid option for entertainment. No need to go to central London for a good show. Staff, sound, location all remarkable

Been to lots of theatres recently and this one has the most comfortable seating and most legroom in my opinion. The facilities and staff were excellent at the "Think Floyd" tribute band that I saw there recently.

Amazing place. Our seats was at the back row but it made no difference as could see everything clearly. I happily sit know the back row again. The prices wasn't too bad (£6.80 for a bottle of cider) but I've paid a lot more in other places

Visited 9/3/24. Lovely modern looking theatre from the outside. Friendly and welcoming staff. Several bars/ seating areas. Didn't visit the toilet facilities. On closer inspection needs decorating, but you can't see that with the lights down. Stalls seat B2 was filthy, and sadly, that was my seat. .......sat on my coat.....the women I B4 commented that she had seen it and was relieved it wasn't her seat! Keep them clean, we paid a lot of money for these tickets!

slightly outdated but nothing wrong with that! very nostalgic. they have some great performances here. we saw stranger sings. four stars as the ice cream/snacks require you to remortgage your house ££

Love this theater, everywhere is a good seat and the staff are always lovely and friendly. Always enjoy a brilliant show :)

Another amazing visit to Churchill for Christmas Panto. Great atmosphere, clean and in good repair. Staff very polite and courteous. We come every year and are never disappointed. Thank you, Churchill Bromley x

I visited to see the wonderful Anton du Beke the Showman tour here. He is the BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer and Judge, the King of Ballroom. He sing, dance, live Q&A by texting, talks with live band and supporting dancers and singers. He really cares and loves his audience that makes us laugh and mesmerise us with beautiful live theatre experience. Varied shows throughout the year. The local theatre has lots of steps so ask assistance if you need. Staff everywhere are all very friendly and helpful gentle folks. A short walking distance from stations, pedestrian market place with lots of shops, the shopping mall, cafes and restaurants next to it. The garden behind is lovely when warm and dry.

Nice theatre with no obstructed views anywhere. Plenty of leg room and double armrest so no sharing. I would recommend this theatre for any show.

Nice big park with a cafe, very dog friendly. Car park gets full quickly though.

Lovely area to walk. Good wooded trails were able to do a few miles. Many dogs about. Good car park and adequate toilets open 10-4.

A very lovely, dog friendly place to come for a walk. Quite a few different paths to walk along, for shorter or longer walks. If the weather is nice, it is hard to get parking as its so popular. Green Roof Cafe has amazing food, and excellent coffee

Great open space, wonderful selection of trees. Especially interesting was the felled sequoia which had been struck by lightning in June 2022

A beautiful park to walk around in. To immerse yourself in nature. I went early in the morning and the whole place was magical. With a combination of morning dew and wetness from yesterday's rain, it gave me a soothing feeling. It's a perfect place for solo walks as well as for families. I highly recommend.

Always a good walk around the woods getting lost and enjoying nature

One of my favourite country parks ever. Perfect for lond woodland walks. Free but very busy at times parking. Toilets on side. Cafe is offering fresh cakes, hot food and drinks. Dogs love it too. Popular for picnics.

Nice place to walk, free car park, nice cafe with toilet. Lots to see.

The park itself is lovely and that would get a five star ⭐️ why would it not. Unfortunately the people that walk there dogs in the area are like nothing else I’ve ever experienced walking my dog. Rude , ignorant, and just plain stupid when it comes to dog ownership, etiquette! There have been loads of dogs fighting along with kills. Yep , I myself have had so many unbelievable encounters with such owners. One even decided because they couldn’t win an argument, they resorted to just telling me my dog was ugly! Lol 😂 I just laughed and walked away , you can’t educate that level of intelligence. I would avoid going there with your dog. But enjoy without and with families and friends. The Green Roof cafe is ok. But unfortunately full up with these kinds of people 😖😣 and their dogs.

Nice walking area a little bit hilly and a nice cafe on site as well

Really lovely park. Take kids to a local attraction and dropped in to high elms on way home. We did the gruffalo easter egg trail. Kids loved it. We completed and earn a sweet treat. Staff were fantastic with the kids. Would go back but live about 45 drive away.

Absolutely lovely, we went on a sunny day the grounds were beautiful and well kept. The woodland trail was easy to navigate. Kids loved venturing into the wild running free, great visibility.

This place is such a hidden treasure. Ideal place to take a ramble & cast aside those Worldly cares. The perfect place to feel at one with nature & ease your mental health. Seems to be very popular with dog walkers. Although there is a Cafe here, it's probably best avoided at Weekends & Public/School Holidays, as the queues for food are unbelievably long.

This is a lovely place with a nice cafe. It is very dog friendly. It is great for a wander with children. There are interesting parts of buildings left in the grounds for people who like history. There is something for everyone, a golf course, a manicured garden type area, large open spaces with trees and a lovely wood for dogs to get lost in or dens to be built in. The cafe is very decent and friendly. The food there has become a favourite for my friend and I. I recommend the fish finger sandwiches and also the hot chocolate there is very good.

Great country park to come for long walks, picnics, play golf or just relax. Your furry friends will love it too! There is also caffe with lots of food and drinks choices and toilets too! Will be definitely back there again! :)

Returned here today after a long time. It looks and feels very different from what I can remember. Some quality shops no longer exist in there, and seems to have been replaced with shops of a lower quality with limited choice of goods. Maybe I am a little nostalgic, but it's nothing like the Bromley I once knew.

Went to buy Christmas gifts with my father a few months ago. Has absolutely everything you could need - we got clothes, books, card games, cute plushies, you name it! Loved it and will definitely come again. It was clean and food and drinks were easy to get when wanted. The woman we spoke to behind the till at one of the book stores was lovely too; can't remember her name sadly- but all the staff we spoke to were kind and didn't rush anyone at all. Lovely place.

The glades is a great shopping centre with lots and lots of my favourite stores. Mac, River Island, H&M, Apple, Zara, Ann Summers, The Perfume Shop, Boots and so much more. Lots more pics to come.

Large shopping centre, with a wide variety of shops over mostly two floors, and a large parking garage attached. It’s fairly well lit with tall ceilings, so feels pretty open and airy in most places. There are several places to eat, and additional shopping right outside on high street.

Is a modern and nice shooping center, you can find food, clothes , shoes and everything you are looking for. It's one of my favorite shooping to go and spend time.

Appears to be a thriving clean affluent and modern shopping centre, with prestigious retailers including an Apple store. Well worth a days visit with plenty of casual dining options to breakup your shopping experience across the remaining town centre. A good alternative to Bluewater despite the lack of any department stores.

Since I love nearby this is a go to place for me and my family. Not busy as compared to other London Malls. You get ample shopping, kids entertainment, tech and food stores. Quite happy to have this just next to my home

Massive indoor shopping centre in Bromley. It’s on 3 levels and has plenty of shops, coffee places and dining. The only downside to the place is the parking situation. The onsite parking is atrocious. The multi-story car park is like a maze and the spaces are tiny.

Love it there. Plenty of shops and good cafes . COSTA is my go to cafe. M&S next . In the half term there was a full size batman mobile and Batman himself. The children were enthralled. At Christmas there is always a Santa grotto and beautiful decorations with lit little tunnels for the children. Bus stops are very near. They also have an Apple 🍎 shop which is very well attended too.

Good place to shop with easy wheelchair access and great outdoor market. Good food too

It's open. No food at the moment. The queues to get into the shops are ether very small or non-existent. The new norm is in full effect. After two and half years, everything is back to normal. 2023 financial restraints have impacted some of the units that have closed down. Bromely the glades is still a shopping centre where you can purchase what you need. All the main brands are still present. There are enough eateries to keep you going with a wide range from fried chicken to restaurant standard cuisine.

A beautiful shopping centre where you can find plenty of high street clothing brands. It is clean and safe

We visited the Glades to do some shopping for the up coming summer weather that hasn’t been so summery. They have a variety of every single thing you want under one roof. We also experienced our fare share of low prices on the go and took immediate advantage of it!!!

Great shopping centre with wide variety of shops. Sometimes challenging to navigate if you don't know the layout. Would be helpful to have pocket size maps available to pick up somewhere.

I mainly popped in, to the Apple store, and after that, I popped to M&S then Boots. Both stores are on 2 levels and well stocked. Parking spaces were available. The only shame is that there are several empty shops

Massive complex of shops. Plenty of open air eats. Shops of multiple selections. Phone shops,game stores. Top brand clothing stores. Pet shops, jewellery shops. Has all that u may seek. Toilets, lifes and escalators. Plenty of open spaces for relaxing. Not very crowded. Plenty of transport links. Situated in the heart of Bromley high street. Guaranteed a look. will definitely find something I might be interested in.

Ample parking above a modern mall. The whole mall gives the impression of being very clean and well looked after. The shops are able to cover most needs and the places to eat and drink make for a pleasant experience.

Hiring the wrong people can really harm your business. Today, when I went to the car park, I was met by a lady who looked neglected, wearing a shabby uniform, and behaving aggressively. She seemed to have no idea how to interact socially and was disrespectful. She seemed to have a problem with my foreign appearance and gender, trying to assert dominance in her role as "Master of the car park."

Priory Park is a pleasant park in Orpington. It’s about 15 minutes walk from the train station if you can resist the cafes and shops along the high street. There is a nice pond with ducks and a little cafe with good snacks and drinks. Because it’s a small park I could always hear the traffic but it’s great to take a walk or to relax in the manicured garden section with a nice magazine as I did. There was the usual Mr Whippy ice cream van found in most parks.

Better compared to how it was 2 years ago. Good size children's playground and grounds for picnic. Ice cream van pulled up for the ice cream lovers. I'm relieved that park has been cleaned, police patrol was on site and some other work are being done at the moment. Curious to see how it all turns up.

Convenient & near local shops to eat, drink or snack, we decided to have a picnic. It’s quiet and a place to think, walk, or just enjoy nature. There are beautiful ducks along the river, it’s a peaceful place to walk your dog, make a friend or relax with an old one. And there’s also swings and other recreational playing toys for the whole family to enjoy

The environment is clean with fresh air. The kid always enjoy the playground and feeding the birds. Great outdoor space, ideal for families 👪.

Beautiful place for summer tons of different varieties of roses❤ .but the downside is the pond not too clean lot of waste and smelly came from the ponds.

Absolutely beautiful to walk around. Some nice places to sit and feed the birds. I would Absolutely recommend coming here just for a relaxing day