David Bowie’s Childhood Home in London to Become Tourist Attraction and Heritage Site

The 19th-century cottage where the British rock star spent most of his youth will undergo restoration before opening its doors to the public next year.

David Bowie performs on stage during The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium in London on April 20, 1992. Dylan Martinez/Reuters

The South London terraced cottage where the late David Bowie grew up, is set to open its doors to the public as the next local heritage site and tourist attraction.

On Jan. 8, the Heritage of London Trust announced the restoration of Bowie’s childhood home, located in the suburb of Bromley, due for completion in late 2027.