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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.

Iron garden seat amongst the flowers near the garden front of Red House, Bexleyheath, London

Our events this autumn 

Offering a year of discovery, find events and activities that will suit everyone this autumn.

The orchard at Red House, Kent
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Apple month at Red House

October is apple month a Red House, come and celebrate our glorious gardens and all their produce!

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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.

Window painted by William Morris at Red House

Behind the wallpaper tours at Red House 

Join us to discover Red House as William Morris would have known it. These private tours will offer you a glimpse into Red House's colourful decorative past.

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Things to see and do

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

A late summer garden at Red House 

Discover Red House's quiet and secluded garden in the late summer sun.

Detail of the chevron design painted on a door at Red House, London

Red House Revealed conservation project 

Look behind closed doors and underneath wallpaper to discover Red House's remaining secrets. Discover the original schemes William Morris intended for Red House that have been hidden by later owners' decoration

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Eating and shopping

Visitors enjoy refreshments in the Red House café

Relax in our cosy café 

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

Inside the shop at Red House, Kent

Pop into our shop 

Browse a wide range of gifts and mementos inspired by William Morris, including textiles, ceramics, notepaper and much more.

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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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