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Red House
LondonIconic Arts and Crafts home of William and Jane Morris and the centre of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.
Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, London, DA6 8JF
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Important notice
Due to unforeseen circumstances Red House will be closed on Saturday 13th September.
Opening times for 13 September 2025
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 16:30 Garden 11:00 - 16:30 Toilet 11:00 - 16:30 Book a visitRed House is open for pre-booked guided tours that run on the hour from 11am - 3pm.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £13.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £32.50 Group (Adult 18+) £12.35 Group (Child 5-17) £6.18 1 adult, 2 children £19.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
- Bookshop
There is a secondhand bookshop run by our supporter group the Friends of Red House in the Stables.
- Guided tour
Visits to the house are by pre-booked guided tours. Please book your ticket on our website.
- Toilet
Accessible toilets are available onsite
Gravel driveway, grass lawns and uneven brick paths. Ramp access available to the ground floor of the house, no step-free access to the first floor.
- Accessible toilet
- Designated parking
Two pre-bookable disabled parking spaces are available onsite. Please call the property directly to book.
- Photograph album
An Ipad with images and information on the upper floor of the house is available for visitors.
- Ramped access/slopes
Ramps are available to assist with entry to the house which has two shallow steps.
- Seating available
Folding stools are available for visitors to take with them on their guided tour.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Although the majority of the grounds are level, the main drive has thick gravel are there are occasional steps. Brick paths around the garden are uneven and can be slippery when wet.
- By road
- M25 junction 2 to A2 for Bexleyheath. Exit Danson interchange and follow A221 BexleyheathParking: nearest parking at Danson Park 1 mile (DA6 8HL). Charge at weekends and Bank HolidaysSat Nav: DA6 8HL - Danson Park car park
- 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 bus
- 89, 422, 486, B11 and B16 London Central; B12 and B15 Arriva Kent Thameside; B14 Metrobus; 96 Selkent. All stop at Upton Road.
- Cycling
Planning your visit
Check availability and book
Red House is open from May to October 2025 for pre-booked guided tours that run on the hour from 11am - 3pm Thursday to Saturday. Tickets are available with new tickets released every Thursday up to two weeks in advance.
Open Country Film Launch, Thursday 2 October, 6-9pm.
A special first screening of Amaal Said's short film 'Open Country' inspired by Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and filmed at Red House. With an introduction by film maker Amaal Said. Light refreshments will be served. Free event. Booking essential.
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Highlights
House
Iconic arts and crafts home of William and Jane Morris, hand-decorated together with the Pre-Raphaelite circle.
Garden
Garden oasis in urban outer London with arts and crafts style planting, an apple orchard and a rose arch.
Things to see and do
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Things to see inside Red House
Discover the unexpected inside Red House, the Arts and Crafts former home designed by William Morris. Expert guides will help you explore this fascinating place, but you must pre-book your visit.
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Things to see and do in the garden at Red House
The Red House garden is a small oasis on the London-Kent border. With a variety of flowers and plants, reminiscent of William Morris’s time here, the house and garden work in harmony.
Upcoming events
Event
Open Country Film Launch
A special first screening of Amaal Said's short film 'Open Country' inspired by Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and filmed at Red House.
Event
Open Country: Tour & Film
Explore Red House with a tailored guided tour, followed by a private screening of Amaal Said’s film 'Open Country' inspired by Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales; William Morris’ favourite book.
About Red House
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.
History
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The artistic history of Red House
Explore the history of Red House, which was a family home for Arts and Crafts movement founder William Morris and his wife Jane, and also the hub of an artistic community.
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The history of Red House garden
The design of the garden at Red House was as important to William Morris as the house, and he believed they should work together in harmony. Through the years, some of the design has been lost but the garden has still blossomed.
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History of the Morris and Co. women
Discover the fascinating history of the women who played a central part in the Arts and Crafts movement that stemmed from Red House.
Our work
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Our work at Red House
Discover the work that goes on behind the scenes at Red House to keep this former Arts and Crafts home of William Morris looking its best.
Project
The Garden Snug project at Red House
Discover the Garden Snug project at Red House. Inspired by William Morris’s original plans for the garden, the Snug is now a tranquil and artistic space.
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Support us
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Volunteering at Red House
Interested in getting involved at Red House? Find out about becoming a volunteer at this special place.
Art and collections
Red House’s objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Red House on the National Trust Collections website.
