Join us for a complimentary private tour of Red House in south-east London!
Explore the artistic history of Red House, which was a family home for Arts and Crafts movement founder William Morris and his wife Jane, and also the hub of an artistic community.
On the tour we will explore the wonderful interiors of Red House, the only house designed, built and lived in by William Morris, the pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement. This was the birthplace of this decorative style and a haven for the Pre-Raphaelite artists.
The warm-red brick building of Red House is enclosed by its gardens, stocked with flowers and plants chosen to evoke the time when William Morris lived here, and to work in harmony with the appearance of the house.
You will be able to view the garden at your leisure before or after the tour.
Please meet at the Red House visitor entrance at 13.40 for the guided tour starting at 14.00.
Our private guided tour of Red House will last 75 minutes and cover the history of the house and the collection.
You will have access to the site from 13.00 to explore the garden - please report to the visitor welcome on arrival and meet again at 13.40 for the guided tour.
How to get there:
By train
The nearest train station to Red House is Bexleyheath. Trains run directly from London Victoria, London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street.
The direct trains from London Victoria to Bexleyheath station run approx. every 30 minutes and take around 40 minutes. It is then a 15-minute walk to the house from the station.
The other option is to use the Elizabeth Line to Abbey Wood. It is then a 15-minute bus journey to Upton Road bus stop near Red House.
By bus
89, 422, 486, B11 and B16 London Central; B12 and B15 Arriva Kent Thameside; B14 Metrobus; 96 Selkent. All stop at Upton Road. It is then a 7 mins walk to Red House.
By road
M25 junction 2 to A2 for Bexleyheath. Exit Danson interchange and follow A221 Bexleyheath
Parking: nearest parking at Danson Park 1 mile (DA6 8HL). Charge at weekends and Bank Holidays
Sat Nav: DA6 8HL - Danson Park car park
The Red House website includes information about accessibility, a useful map and more travel info.
Other notes:
Please note that there is currently no cafe on site. However, It might be worthwhile to head to Danson Park, which is approx. a 15-minute walk from Red House where there are several places to get somewhere to eat, including: Danson Stables Bexleyheath - Part of Heritage Pubs
The tea room in Danson Park is sadly closed at the moment but hopefully it will be open again by September.
Or if you head to Bexleyheath high street, again a 15 minute walk away there are several cafes etc.
Please book your space on the tour here: https://fulhampalace.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/68479?catID=65297&
An email with more detailed travel information will be sent to those signed up ahead of the visit.
We look forward to seeing you there!