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.
Graham Catlin280 days ago
an interesting museum about a fascinating man and his circle. our group were made to feel very welcome. recommended.
Leight Arnold311 days ago
Lovely museum, friendly staff.
Mystic Toad1 year ago
Oasis of calm in the Cathedral Close. Peaceful herb garden, free access. House gives good introduction to Erasmus Darwin, a fascinating polymath and renaissance man.
Peter Robinson1 year ago
Intriguing garden and setting with a real touch of history and awe. Didn’t go in the house but pop round the front and see the unsettling mannikin in the window.
Heather O'Sullivan1 year ago
Very interesting, if a little limited. It was hard to work out where the entrance was, as there wasn't an obvious sign leading to the back of the building - unless you climbed a steep flight of steps to the main door. The displays of Darwin's sketches and inventions was really interesting. I was left wanting to know a lot more.
Maire Smith2 years ago
Small museum run by volunteers who have a passion for their work. Lots of interesting information, presented well. Definitely worth the £4 to get in. Wow what a truly enlightment figure and family. I loved the circular family tree that showed the links and relationships to key thinkers, from Charles Darwin to John Maynard Keynes. I would love this more if it was presented on a larger horizontal table format. Easier to read. Also great exhibition of the work of a local artist.
Karen Ballantine2 years ago
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.
