Red House

Iconic Arts and Crafts home of William and Janey Morris and the centre of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.

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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.

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Things to see and do

Windows at Red House

Visit the house 

The Red House of today has been swallowed up by London suburbia but retains its quiet, contemplative atmosphere and echoes with the ideas of Morris and his Pre-Raphaelite friends who often stayed here

Apple orchards at Red House, Bexleyheath

An autumn garden at Red House 

Apples are appearing on the trees and the Summer flowers are giving way to vibrant autumn colours.

Visual interpretation is used to project video on to the walls of the Dining Room at Red House

A poem of a house, Red House 

Red House casts new light on a wealth of stories woven in to fabric of William Morris’s remarkable home in Bexleyheath.

Children looking at a museum case

Red House and the Children's University 

Visit Red House and join in with our new children’s trail looking at architecture and design.

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What's on

Mural painting
Christmas decorations at Red house

Reading Red House 

Christmas with a twist at Red House. See our traditional medieval decorations combined with an exploration into the world of medieval literature that inspired the Pre-Raphaelite artists to decorate Red House. Fri 8 Nov - Sun 15 Dec

An evening of medieval music with Cancionero at Red House 

Join us on Sat 7 Dec for an evening of festive medieval caroling with music group Cancionero.

Upcoming events

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Highlight tours: December

Fri 06 Dec 2019
11:00-11:30
If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlight Tours, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Jane's red brick house.

Reading Red House

Fri 06 Dec 2019
13:30-16:15
Explore stories, tales, and carols at Red House this Christmas.

An evening of medieval music with Cancionero

Sat 07 Dec 2019
17:00-19:00
An evening of music and merriment with medieval folk songs and classic Christmas favourites get into the festive spirit at Red House.
Face of Aphrodite embroidery

Red House, a history 

Find out more about Red House, William Morris, his family, and the circle of Victorian artists who created the arts and crafts movement.

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Eating and shopping

Red House Apple Cake

Relax in our cosy cafe at Red House 

Come for the wallpaper, stay for the cake.

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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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

A visitor and guide at Red House

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

Burne-Jones stained glass window

Organise a group visit 

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

Studio at Red House

Room Hire at Red House 

Looking for a unique place to host your meeting? Look no further than the home of William Morris.

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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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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Red House on the National Trust Collections website

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