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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 DA6 8JF
    Telephone: 020 8304 9878 (bookings line 9:30–1:30, Tues–Sun)
    House  Other building  Garden  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  2003 
    Iconic Arts & Crafts home of William Morris – writer, artist, craftsman and socialist
    • Internationally significant Arts & Crafts Movement house, built for William Morris
    • Designed by Morris and his friend, the architect Philip Webb
    • Original items of fixed furniture created by Morris and Webb
    • Outstanding wall paintings and stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones
    • Delightful, peaceful garden 'clothes the house', now in suburban surroundings
    • Tea-room and shop with range of gifts, books and Arts & Crafts-related items

    What's new this year
    New additions to the documents exhibition room as well as the letter from Webb to Morris found under the floorboards. Embroidered panel of Aphrodite, designed for Red House by William Morris. Daily self guided visits after 2 (no booking required)

    Points to noteWhen the property was acquired by the NT from private owners in 2003 it was opened for visitors to see it as it was. Research has now begun to reveal more about the house as originally created by Webb and Morris and, as time goes on, more features and items are displayed. WC now available. For details of facilities for visitors with special access requirements please telephone

    Opening arrangements
     4 Mar–22 Nov 09  11–4:45 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     27 Nov–20 Dec 09  11–4:45 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Fr Sa Su
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    Admission by booked guided tour from 11 and unguided viewing after 2. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

    Contact details

    020 8304 9878 (bookings line 9:30–1:30, Tues–Sun)
    Email: redhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Standard Admission: £6.90, child £3.45, family £17.25. Groups £5.90. Garden only: 50p. Shop, tea-room and second-hand books – free entry


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