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Downe
Downe — village in the London Borough of Bromley, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelsfield · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Downe, the nearest railway station is Chelsfield, located 4.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Downe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 327 people. Address: BR6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the London Borough of Bromley, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3359°, 0.0535°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Downe, formerly Down (), is a village in Greater London, England, located within the London Borough of Bromley, which formed part of the historical county of Kent until 1965, and is beyond London's urban sprawl. The naturalist Charles Darwin lived in Down House for forty years until his death in 1882. Downe is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) south west of Orpington and 14.2 miles (22.9 km) south east of Charing Cross in London. Downe lies on a low ridge (an outlier of the North Downs), and much of the centre of the village retains its historic buildings; the former village school now acts as the village hall. The word Downe originates from the Anglo Saxon word dūn, latterly down, hence the South and North Downs. In April 1965, much of Orpington Urban District, including Downe, was transferred from the historic county of Kent and placed within the newly created London Borough of Bromley.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3359, 0.0535
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orpington
- Population
- 327
- Nearest railway station
- Chelsfield — 4.5 km
- Official site
- www.bromley.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q125344 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Downe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Buckston Browne Farm, Downe Kent.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary's Church, Downe
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Christmas Tree Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.2 km
Down House
Historic houses · 0.5 km
The Wormstone
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
West Kent Golf Course nature reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.8 km
Downe Bank
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
Cudham Shaws Outdoor Centre
Campsites · 1.4 km
Holwood House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Downe Activity Center
Campsites · 1.6 km
Campfire Circle
Theatres · 1.7 km
Leaves Green
Chapels · 1.7 km
Downe Activity Centre
Campsites · 1.7 km
Downe is a village in the London region with a population of 327. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 327
- Constituency
- Orpington
Things to see in Downe
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Downe →
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downe?
- Downe is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR6), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Downe?
- Downe — village in the London Borough of Bromley, England, UK.
- How do I get to Downe?
- The nearest railway station is Chelsfield, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR6.
- Is Downe a protected site?
- Yes — Downe is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Downe free to visit?
- Yes, Downe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Downe?
- The nearest railway station is Chelsfield, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR6.