Red House

Red House- A poem of a house — A poem of a house, Red House, Kent

The Red House weathervane, covered with William Morris designs — The Red House weathervane is covered with William Morris designs

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

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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

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.

Red House Drawing Room before discoveries

Alterations, Art and Architects- 10 minute talks at Red House

This year the 10 minute talks at Red House will explore the stories of the owners who arrived after William Morris and his family left for London. Discover the legacies they left behind.

Garden tours at Red House

The Red House garden has a heritage and story as rich as the house, and plays its part in why Red House is so special.

Red House and the Children's University

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

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

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Sketch of Christina Rossetti by her brother Dante Gabriel Rossett.

The north façade of Red House with its distinctive high gables, the house was called ‘The Towers of Topsy’, topsy a nickname of William Morris.

Jane Morris finely painted by Rosetti and completed by Maddox Brown, purchased by the Manders for Wightwick Manor in 1937

A pencil sketch depicting two lovers sitting on a bench under a tree

Father Christmas dressed in traditional green with a crown of evergreen at Red House, Bexleyheath

October Half Term at Red House

Follow the Goblin Market trail through the garden and the house this October half term at Red House.

Storytelling at Red House

Join us for some story telling this half term at Red House.

A leaf above the rest at Red House

From Wed 9 Oct – Fri 1 Nov the Red House team will be hard at work clearing the fallen leaves in the garden. Can you help us out?

Museums at Night: Pre-Raphaelite Quiz at Red House

Join us on the evening of Saturday 2 November to explore Red House by night and discover your inner Pre-Raphaelite in our interactive quiz.

My Lady's Soul: the poetry of Elizabeth Siddal

Dr Serena Trowbridge discusses the poetry of Elizabeth Siddal and signs copies of her book.

Olde Father Christmas at Red House

Olde Father Christmas returns to Red House with entertainment for children and adults alike.

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.

Highlight tours: October

Wed 23 Oct 2019

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11:00-11:30

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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.