Red House
William Morris's home, designed by Philip Webb and completed in 1860, a red-brick Arts and Crafts landmark decorated by Morris and his Pre-Raphaelite friends.
- Landmark
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Did you know
Designed by Philip Webb and completed in 1860, it was described by Edward Burne-Jones as the most beautiful place in the world.
Local tip
From May to October visits are pre-booked guided tours on the hour, 11am-3pm Thursday to Saturday; the National Trust noted self-guided visits from 10 to 25 September, so check the booking page for your date.
Finding it
- Address
- Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, London DA6 8JF
- Nearest station
- Bexleyheath (National Rail), 981 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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