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Danson House

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Danson House is now the official Register Office for the London Borough of Bexley (LBB).

Run by Kent County Council on behalf of LBB, the stunning Grade I Georgian Villa offers a wide range of ceremonies from weddings to citizenship, book appointments for notice of marriage, nationality checking services and the registration of births and deaths. There is now a stunning tea room situated on the ground floor which has spectacular views of the park and lake. Every Sunday between March and October, the house is open to the public to enjoy a guided tour around the house with the lovely volunteers.

Find more information by contacting Kent County Council.

Danson House will be changing their Heritage open days to the public from the 1 November 2018

November– February: Every Thursday, 10am until 4pm (last admission 3:15pm),

March – October: Every Sunday, 10am until 4pm (last admission 3:15pm),

(Fees and concession’s remain the same)

Admission: £7 per person. £3.50 for English Heritage Members/Concessions only, under 7s go free

Address

Danson House Danson Park, Danson Road Bexleyheath DA6 8HL

Contact

dansonhouseheritage@kent.gov.uk 03000 411103

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