Downe Bank, Keston

Name: Downe Bank
Address: Keston, United Kingdom

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Downe Bank is a nature reserve owned and managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust in the North Downs, close to Downe in the London Borough of Bromley. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest together with the neighbouring High Elms Country Park. Located close to Charles Darwin's home, Down House, it was one of his favourite places and helped to inspire his work. ()

Elevation: 463 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°20'20"N, 0°4'9"E

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Bromley (Darwin)Keston United Kingdom

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Downe Bank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Down House, St Mary's Church, High Elms Country Park, Holwood House.

0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Down House, London
22 min walk • Down House is the former home of the English naturalist Charles Darwin and his family. It was in this house and garden that Darwin worked on his theory of evolution by natural selection, which he had conceived in London before moving to Down.
0.7 miW
Church
St Mary's Church, London
17 min walk • St Mary's Church in the village of Downe, Bromley is the Church of England Parish Church for the parish of Downe. It is a Grade II* listed building, which dates from the 13th century. The church is dedicated to either St Mary the Virgin or St Mary Magdalene.
0.9 miN
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High Elms Country Park, London
24 min walk • High Elms Country Park is an extensive 250-acre public park on the North Downs in Farnborough in the London Borough of Bromley. It is a Local Nature Reserve, and together with the neighbouring Downe Bank, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
1.3 miNW
Cafe
Holwood House, London
33 min walk • Holwood House is a 25,060 square feet country house in Keston, near Hayes, in the London Borough of Bromley, England. The house was designed by Decimus Burton, built between 1823 and 1826 and is in the Greek Revival style.
1 miNE
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Green Street Green
27 min walk • Green Street Green an area in south-east London, located in the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent. It is located south of Orpington, west of Chelsfield, north-west of Pratt's Bottom, north of Hazelwood, and south east of Farnborough.

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Which popular attractions are close to Downe Bank?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Church, London (17 min walk), Down House, London (22 min walk), High Elms Country Park, London (24 min walk).

Downe Bank, Keston

Facts and practical information

Downe Bank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Down House, London

St Mary's Church, London

High Elms Country Park, London

Holwood House, London

Green Street Green

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downe Bank?