English Heritage

In 1995 English Heritage deemed the site to be ‘the most significant building at risk’ in London. They purchased the site on a long lease in order to carry out the extensive programme of repairs and restoration needed.Extensive historical and physical investigations were undertaken which demonstrated that it would be possible to restore the house to its Georgian interiors. Survivals from later refurbishments have been retained as part of the Bexley Museum Collection.

In early 2004, with the major part of the restoration complete, English Heritage’s lease of Danson was assigned to Bexley Heritage Trust, who first task was furnishing the house ahead of reinstating public access for the first time in over 35 years.

The house was formally opened by Her Majesty the Queen on 26th July 2005.

The Merchant Quartet at Danson House

Thursday 13th November
£12
 
We are very proud to announce that four principal members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra will be performing at Danson House on Thursday 13th November.  The concert will be held in the Dining Room, a beautiful and intimate location for a performance by such distinguished musicians.  Tickets (£12) include a glass of wine [...]

Bexley: the Slavery Connection

We are delighted to announce that the exhibition on Bexley’s links with the transatlantic slave trade is back at Danson for the remainder of the season.  This fascinating exhibition, with new research by Anne Marie Gill and Cliff Pereira, charts the many links of Bexley to the slave trade, in an exhibition made possible by [...]