Name: Langdon Down Museum
Rating: 5.0

Langdon Down Museum

The Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park, Teddington TW11 9PS, UK

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Welcome to the Langdon Down Museum, It was only in the Theatre that I lived Oscar Wilde. Discover the Langdon Down Centre and Normansfield Theatre.The Langdon Down Centre was established in 1868 by Victorian physician, Dr John Langdon Down, as a family home and place of care and education for those with learning difficulties.

Today the Langdon Down Centre is home to the Normansfield Theatre and its many events and classes, the Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability, the national office of the Down’s Syndrome Association and Down Syndrome International.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

First established in 1868 by Dr John Langdon Down, a Victorian physician, Normansfield was a family home and a place where people with learning disabilities could be cared for and educated at a time when most of them would have been condemned to life in an asylum.
The Langdon Down’s dedication to providing care and accomodation that focused on elevating and improving individuals saw them expand Normansfield from the original first house all the way back to the River Thames.
In 2010 the Langdon Down Centre Trust and the Down’s Syndrome Association merged. Today its presentation to the public reveals its architectural, theatrical and archaeolgical importance. We are proud to open our doors and provide an environment where Dr Langdon Down’s work can be continually celebrated.

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Parking: There is limited parking available at Normansfield Theatre. Additional parking is available on Kingston Road, Holmesdale Road and Normasfield Avenue which are all a short walk from the Theatre.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

The Langdon Down Centre, Normansfield Theatre and the Langdon Down Museum is currently closed to the public outside of our scheduled events which can be found on our events page. Regular open days will start again mid 2025.

Time may vary please check here: https://langdondowncentre.org.uk/plan-your-visit/

Address: The Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park, Teddington TW11 9PS, UK

Post Code: TW11 9PS

Council: Richmond upon Thames

County: Greater London

By Train: The nearest train station is Hampton Wick, just seven minutes walk away. It connects easily with Waterloo, Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Wimbledon and Richmond.
By Foot (from Hampton Wick train station): Turn right out of the station and then follow directions below as if driving from Kingston. Langdon Park is off Kingston Road, opposite Wick Road. We are in the big building on the right once you have turned into Langdon Park.
By Car: If you’re driving from Kingston, drive past Hampton Wick station on the right and then take the first right after Normansfield Avenue. This isn’t named on the map but is called “Langdon Park”. Turn immediately right again and park in one of the spaces marked “L.D.C. Reserved Parking”.
By Bus: The 281 stops outside the building, travelling from Tolworth and Kingston in one direction, and Teddington and Twickenham in the other. The 285, which links Kingston and Heathrow airport, also stops outside.
Parking: There is limited parking available at Normansfield Theatre. Additional parking is available on Kingston Road, Holmesdale Road and Normasfield Avenue which are all a short walk from the Theatre.