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    The east front of Red House with well in the foreground. This L-shaped house of red brick laid in 'English Bond' & a red tiled roof was designed for William Morris by Philip Webb in 1859.
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
    Red House
    Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, London DA6 8JF
    Telephone: 020 8304 9878
    House  Other building  Garden  2003 
    The only house commissioned, created and lived in by William Morris, founder of the Arts & Crafts movement, Red House is a building of extraordinary architectural and social significance. When it was completed in 1860, it was described by Edward Burne-Jones as 'the beautifullest place on earth'. Only recently acquired by the Trust, the house is not fully furnished, but the original features and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb, stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones, the bold architecture and a garden designed to 'clothe the house', add up to a fascinating and rewarding place to visit

    Don't miss
    • Enjoy this unique place at your own leisure.
    • Book a guided tour to discover more.
    • Relax in the garden and play croquet on the lawn.

    Making the most of your day
    Easter Fun, 150th Anniversary Arts & Crafts Fair, Open Day, Apple Day in the orchard and carols at Christmas. Garden games, nature trail and picnicking in the orchard always available

    Opening times
    03-Mar - 28-Nov-10 11 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    03-Dec - 19-Dec-10 11 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Fr Sa Su
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    Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Guided tours at 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30 and 1. Free-flow self-guided viewing from 1:30 until last entry at 4:15. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    020 8304 9878 Email: redhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £7.60 (£6.90), child £3.80 (£3.45), family £19 (£17.25). Garden only (Standard Admission): adult 50p. Shop, tea-room and second-hand books – free entry


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