David Bowie’s childhood home to open to public after 1960s restoration

January 8, 2026

TL;DR

David Bowie's childhood home at 4 Plaistow Grove, Bromley, will open to the public by the end of 2027.
The Heritage of London Trust has acquired the house, where Bowie lived from 1955 to 1968.
The restoration will meticulously recreate the house as it appeared around 1963.
Visitors will experience Bowie's teenage bedroom and view archival items, including his personal books and a photograph of his hero, Little Richard.
The project aims to inspire young people through creative and skills workshops, drawing from Bowie's Arts Lab movement.
Funding includes a £500,000 grant from the Jones Day Foundation, with a public fundraising campaign to follow.
The house, once home to Charles Darwin's residence, will undergo significant restoration, including the removal of later additions and internal bathrooms.
The trust is seeking public assistance in locating original items from the house.

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