Red House
Iconic Arts and Crafts home of William and Jane Morris and the centre of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.
Red House
Overview
Iconic Arts and Crafts home of William and Jane Morris and the centre of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.
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.
Designed by Philip Webb and completed in 1860, it was described by Edward Burne-Jones as 'the beautifullest place on earth'. The rooms at Red House give a unique view of William and Janey's life and the establishment of what later became Morris & Co.
Red House boasts original features and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb, stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones and embroidery by Jane and Elizabeth Burden. Coupled with bold architecture and a garden designed to 'clothe the house', they add up to a fascinating and rewarding place to visit.
- Telephone
- 02083036359
- red.house@nationaltrust.org.uk
Red House
How to get here
- Address
- Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, London, DA6 8JF
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- 89, 422, 486, B11 and B16 London Central; B12 and B15 Arriva Kent Thameside; B14 Metrobus; 96 Selkent. All stop at Upton Road.
- By train
- The nearest train station to Red House is Bexleyheath. Trains run directly from London Victoria, London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street.
- By road
- M25 junction 2 to A2 for Bexleyheath. Exit Danson interchange and follow A221 Bexleyheath
- Parking: nearest parking at Danson Park 1 mile (DA6 8HL). Charge at weekends and Bank Holidays
- SatNav:
Red House
Prices
House and Garden
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Child | £5.50 | £5.00 |
| Family | £27.50 | £22.50 |
| 1 Adult Family | £16.50 | £15.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £9.50 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £4.75 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Red House
Opening times
Please note...
Red House is closed for winter. We will reopen to pre-booked guided tours in March 2022. Information on how to book will be available in February 2022.
Sunday 5 December
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Toilet Closed
Monday 6 December
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Toilet Closed
Tuesday 7 December
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Toilet Closed
Wednesday 8 December
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Toilet Closed
Thursday 9 December
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Toilet Closed
Friday 10 December
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Toilet Closed
Saturday 11 December
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Toilet Closed
Red House
Contact us
- Telephone
- 02083036359
- red.house@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, London, DA6 8JF