Danson House and Park

Set overlooking the award-winning Danson Park, this beautiful Grade I listed Palladian villa was officially re-opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II in July 2005

The house

Built by Sir John Boyd in 1766 for his second wife Catherine Chapone, Danson House was originally designed by architect Sir Robert Taylor (who was also the architect of the Bank of England).

In the twentieth century, the house fell into an almost ruinous state. In 1995 English Heritage identified the house as 'the most significant building at risk in London', signalling the start of a decade of restoration. In 2005 the restored interior opened to the public for the first time in thirty years.

Heritage tours

Tours of Danson House are offered to the public between May and September only.

• Sunday 25 June 2023
• Sunday 23 July 2023
• Sunday 27 August 2023
• Sunday 24 September 2023

10am until 2pm - free entry for the principal floor
2pm until 3pm - guided tours £7 per person, payable by card only. Email dansonhouseheritage@kent.gov.uk to book tickets.

Danson House is the official Register Office for the London Borough of Bexley

Run by Kent County Council on behalf of the London Borough of Bexley, the stunning Grade I Georgian Villa offers ceremonies including Weddings, Citizenship, Renewal of vows, notice of marriage appointments, and the registration of births and deaths. There is also a separately managed tea room at the back of the house, who cater to smaller private functions within their space.

The Register Office is open and can be contacted on 03000 411103 for appointments and enquiries, or via email at registerofficebexley@kent.gov.uk.