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* Home About us Accessibility Sitemap Places to visit Events Become a member Local to you Donate now Shop News Newsletter Visits and Holidays Conservation, Heritage and Learning Get Involved With The National Trust Days Out & Visits Clear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesAdvanced searchClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesRed HouseClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesLayout/formatting imageClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesFacilitiesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesLayout/formatting imageClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesWhat to see & doClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesLayout/formatting imageClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesAccessibilityClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesLayout/formatting imageClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesGetting thereClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesLayout/formatting imageClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesGroup visitsClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposesClear image used for layout purposes Itinerary ideas Holidays The east front of Red House with well in the foreground. This L-shaped house of red brick laid in 'English Bond' & a red tiled roof was designed for William Morris by Philip Webb in 1859. © NTPL / Andrew Butler Red HouseRed House Lane, Bexleyheath DA6 8JFTelephone: 020 8304 9878 (bookings line 9:30–1:30, Tues–Sun) House Other building Garden Shop Refreshments Tours Picnics Events 2003 Iconic Arts & Crafts home of William Morris – writer, artist, craftsman and socialist Internationally significant Arts & Crafts Movement house, built for William Morris Designed by Morris and his friend, the architect Philip Webb Original items of fixed furniture created by Morris and Webb Outstanding wall paintings and stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones Delightful, peaceful garden 'clothes the house', now in suburban surroundings Tea-room and shop with range of gifts, books and Arts & Crafts-related items What's new this yearNew additions to the documents exhibition room as well as the letter from Webb to Morris found under the floorboards. Embroidered panel of Aphrodite, designed for Red House by William Morris. Daily self guided visits after 2 (no booking required)Points to noteWhen the property was acquired by the NT from private owners in 2003 it was opened for visitors to see it as it was. Research has now begun to reveal more about the house as originally created by Webb and Morris and, as time goes on, more features and items are displayed. WC now available. For details of facilities for visitors with special access requirements please telephoneOpening arrangements 4 Mar–22 Nov 09 11–4:45 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su 27 Nov–20 Dec 09 11–4:45 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Fr Sa Su KEY: Dark blue=open Admission by booked guided tour from 11 and unguided viewing after 2. Last admission 30 minutes before closing Contact details020 8304 9878 (bookings line 9:30–1:30, Tues–Sun) Email: redhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Admission prices**Standard Admission**: £6.90, child £3.45, family £17.25. Groups £5.90. Garden only: 50p. Shop, tea-room and second-hand books – free entry For more information on any of the symbols used on this page, please see our Symbol Guide. Trust properties nearby Ightham Mote Knole Rainham Hall Clear image used for layout purposes GuidebookTo find out more about Red House buy the guide before you visitClear image used for layout purposes Events Events at this property Join online Join the National Trust and see hundreds more houses and gardens for free. Find another place Search for: Advanced search © National Trust 2009 | Images © National Trust Photo Library Registered charity no. 205846 *