About the 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'. Acquired by the Trust only 10 years ago, the rooms at Red House give a unique view of William Morris' earliest designs and decorative schemes. Its secrets are slowly being revealed, conservation work in 2013 uncovered an unknown Pre-Raphaelite wall painting and a very early Morris repeating floral pattern.
These original features and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb, stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones, the bold architecture and a garden designed to 'clothe the house', add up to a fascinating and rewarding place to visit.
Address
Red House,
Red House Lane,
Bexleyheath,
London,
DA6 8JF
Admission Charges
Red House Map
Nearby Venues
1. Eltham Palace
2. Greenwich Heritage Centre
3. Rainham Hall
4. Eastbury Manor House
5. Ranger's House (Wernher Collection)
6. Royal Observatory Greenwich
7. Queen's House
8. National Maritime Museum
9. Old Royal Naval College
10. Fan Museum
11. Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre
12. Cutty Sark
13. Dr Who Museum and Shop
14. Mudchute City Farm
15. Valence House Museum
16. Museum of London Docklands
17. House Mill
18. Horniman Museum
19. Ragged School Museum
20. Brunel Museum
21. Valentines Mansion
22. Bethlem Museum of the Mind
23. Crystal Palace Museum
24. Royal London Hospital Museum
25. Royal Pharmaceutical Society Museum
26. Dulwich Picture Gallery
27. Upminster Tithe Barn - Museum of Nostalgia
28. Salvation Army Heritage Centre
29. Tower Bridge
30. Museum of Childhood
