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Erasmus Darwin House

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Erasmus Darwin House

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A beautiful historic Georgian town house and previous home of Dr Erasmus Darwin, polymath and grandfather to Charles Darwin.

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Nestled in Lichfield’s idyllic Cathedral Close, Darwin House is an independent, accredited Museum that was once the family home of doctor, inventor and published poet Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802). With its unique place in Georgian history Darwin House showcases the breadth of Erasmus Darwin’s interests and achievements which laid the foundations for his grandson and evolutionary biologist Charles.

Ponder in the room where leading Midland industrialists and thinkers were thought to have gathered and shared ground-breaking ideas. Discover the herbs in our tranquil garden used to season Mrs Darwin’s cooking. Learn about the medicinal qualities of plants with which Erasmus treated his patients (often free of charge!). Look through his personal journal to get a sense of his original mind and uncover what inspired his many theories and inventions including a flushing toilet and a speaking machine to name a few. Explore Darwin’s work through interactive exhibits, replica costumes and historical objects. Come as many times as you like, there’s always more to know about the Amazing Dr Darwin.

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Address: Beacon Street Dimble House , Lichfield WS13 7AD, STS, GB
Phone: 01543 306260
gro.niwradsumsare@seiriuqne
State: STS
City: Lichfield
Zip Code: WS13 7AD

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Absolute gem of a place near Lichfield Cathedral. Lovely garden which I imagine looks stunning later in the year. Fascinating story and really helpful volunteersVisited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Charming museum about a truly fascinating character. I found it most illuminating.Visited onWeekend
Great place to visit in Lichfield. Advice: go on Saturday and take the 1.30pm cellar tour. It costs only £2 and they give a tour to the cellars. Not only that, the staff even talked about the history of Darwin in the context of the history of Lichfield. It was a very pleasant tour. The staff described a lot of details that made ever single room on the house very special. He even spent a lot more time with was than what was previously said to us. The staff is friendly and the house tour is short but very interesting. In the garden, there is a "secret" path that leads to ankther beautiful garden with local houses like the one in the pic I attached. It's a lovely place.
Interesting museum in Darwin’s house. Lots of surprising facts and interactive exhibits, so interesting for all the family. Pretty garden to walk through with all the medicinal plants that would have been important. Wonderful views of the Cathedral from the windows. Worth a visit, friendly staff.
rasmus Darwin House is a historic property located in Lichfield, featuring a beautifully maintained garden. The garden features a range of lovely plants and flowers, and provides a peaceful and tranquil setting for a stroll or picnic. The property is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, as it was the home of the famous physician, poet, and philosopher, Erasmus Darwin.
The house is next to Lichfield Cathedral. Although the museum was closed the time I went, the garden was still open.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
This is a lovely little museum about the life of Erasmus Darwin grandfather of Charles Darwin. I'd never heard of him before going to Lichfield, and had no idea that so many of Charles' theories of evolution were potentially based on his grandfather's ideas and theories. Erasmus it seems was a quite remarkable man - well ahead of his time on the idea of education for women, separation of church and state and much more. A few of the exhibits weren't working, and many were obviously designed for school trips or the like. Personally I'd like to have seen more detail of his ideas for evolution. The lady at reception was fantastic - very enthusiastic and informative, and incredibly helpful. Well worth the few pounds entry fee.
Really good museum and garden. Lots of great information to read on him, fascinating to learn more about him.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Lovely museum with lots of hands-on activities. I particularly enjoyed the talking machine. Erasmus Darwin really ought to be as well known as his grandson!
Erasmus Darwin House is a fascinating place to visit. Inside the house, visitors can find a multitude of exhibits and there is a superb herb garden at the rear of the property. All the herbs have lots of information displayed, detailing their properties and uses. Erasmus was the grandfather of the world famous naturalist Charles Darwin. The herb garden can be found easily, just a short walk from Lichfield Cathedral.
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