Red House, Bexleyheath Red House, Red House Ln, London DA6 8JF, UK

Red House is a significant Arts and Crafts building located in the town of Bexleyheath in Southeast London, England.

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.

Facilities and access

General

• Shop
• Second-hand bookshop
• Cafe
• No onsite parking - parking at Danson Park (approximately 1 mile). Charge at weekends and Bank Holidays
• Suitable for school groups
• Only guide dogs allowed

Access

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ticket office and shop.
• This accessible toilet is located within the toilet block, next to the shop and ticket office.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.