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| This is the internationally significant first home of William Morris, artist, craftsman and socialist, designed by Philip Webb and built in 1859 with the emphasis on simple, natural materials and inspired by medieval Gothic architecture. The warm red bricks of the exterior walls sit under a steep red tiled roof. Inside there remain some fixed items of furniture, designed by Morris and Webb, along with wall paintings and stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones. The peaceful garden once said to 'clothe the house' now provides a pleasant oasis in a suburban environment. Research has now disclosed more original decoration and a letter from Webb to Morris which can be seen at the property. A fine Philip Webb table is also displayed in the Dining Room (purchased with the generous assistance of The Art Fund) along with an embroidered panel of Aphrodite specially designed by Morris for Red House. | | | | When the property was acquired by the National Trust 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. Max. 15 people per tour, 45 min. gap between tours. Large groups normally take 4 tours. We suggest dropping half the group at Red House in the morning, the rest elsewhere then swapping them in the afternoon. Free-flow unguided visits now available from 2 or by arrangement | | |  | Group Visits
Average length of visit: 1hr 45mins. General guided tour£. Special interest tours: Special interest tours available£ | | |  | Coach parking
No coach parking. Nearest parking: Danson Park car park ½ml. We advise that coaches are not driven down Red House Lane, as road narrows and may be impassable for coaches further down | | |  | On site catering
Tea-room serving light refreshments | | |
Please pre-book all group visits, tours and catering direct with our properties.
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