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Iconic Arts and Crafts home of William Morris - writer, artist, craftsman and socialist

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Visitors in the Entrance Hall

How to visit Red House your way 

You can choose to join one of our knowledgeable volunteers for a guided tour in the morning or wander around on your own in the afternoon.

Upcoming events

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Roses at Red House

Wed 28 Jun 2017
13:30-16:30
Join us in June for a month long celebration of the Red House garden and the prints and patterns it inspired.

'Let's be pilgrims' Garden Tours

Wed 28 Jun 2017
14:30-15:15
Join us for daily tours of the garden and discover Morris' medieval influence and how the garden would have looked in his time.

Family Wombat Trail

Sat 22 Jul 2017
13:30-17:00
Find Top the wombat and all his friends who are hiding at Red House
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Things to see and do

View from the rose arch at Red House, Bexleyheath

Roses at Red House 

Discover the delights of summer at Red House with a garden in bloom and craft activities for all.

Painting on the settle at Red House

'Let's be pilgrims': A medieval year at Red House 

Join us for a year of events and experiences to discover the medieval influences William Morris explored Red House.

Red House- A poem of a house

A Poem of a house 

Watch the innovative film that tells the story of Red House’s inception, and the highs and lows of life through the many intriguing characters tied up in William Morris’ idyllic rural dream.

Windows at Red House

Visit the House 

Visit a house of art and friendship and discover the stories of William Morris and his friends.

The garden well at Red House

Explore the garden 

Discover this quiet and secluded garden nestled quietly amongst London suburbia.

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Eating and shopping

A visitor in the cafe at Red House, Kent

Relax in our cosy café 

Take a break in what was once William Morris' old kitchen and pantry while enjoying a light lunch, hot drinks and cake, or a cream tea.

Morris inspired gifts at Red House, Kent

Shopping at Red House 

Find treats and gifts in the unique Morris inspired shop at Red House.

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History

The Red House weathervane, covered with William Morris designs

A palace of art 

William Morris was much more than a talented textile designer. Find out about his generous nature and the dreams he had for his friends and his home.

Window painted by William Morris at Red House

William Morris 

Red House was the vision of William Morris and became the centre of his Arts and Crafts circle.

Philip Webb's instruments

The modest architect 

A modest man, Philip Webb’s work in particular on Red House, was to have lasting influence. He focused on the interiors as well as the exterior with fine attention to detail.

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Our work

Red House from the rose walk

Our plans for the garden 

How our gardening team is working hard to make the outdoor space at Red House an even more pleasant place for visitors to enjoy.

Wall painting in the bedroom at Red House

Discovering a Pre-Raphaelite wall painting 

Learn about the remarkable wall painting discovered at Red House, which experts believe is the work of William Morris and friends.

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Get involved

One of our volunteers speaking with visitors at the Red House gallery

Join the team 

Get more involved with our work, make new friends and learn about the estate by volunteering at Red House.

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Groups

A group tour at Red House, London

Organise a group visit 

Enjoy a free guided tour and make your day as enjoyable and interesting as possible.

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Learning

Visitors at Red House, Kent

School groups at Red House 

A brand new schools programme allows you to pick one of two sessions for you and your students to discover Red House.

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