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.

Open Air Theatre: The Secret Garden

Heartbreak Productions
Friday 27th August, 6pm (gates open at 5pm)
After losing her parents and being shipped from India to the Yorkshire Moors, Mary Lennox is terribly lonely. Living in her uncle’s gloomy mansion, she has nobody to play with. But one day, she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that her uncle won’t [...]

Open Air Cinema: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

Thursday 19th August
Experience this timeless film, starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, on the big screen. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is the story of Holly Golightly, a hill-billy turned Manhattan playgirl, and the eclectic circle of friends who surround her.

Bexley Heritage Trust is excited to be hosting Bexley’s only open air cinema. Enjoy this Hollywood Classic [...]