Red House

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  • Address
    13 Red House Ln, Bexleyheath, DA6
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  • Phone
    8304 9878
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  • Transport
    train: Bexleyheath, then 20min walk south

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Lonely Planet review

From the outside, this redbrick house built by Victorian designer William Morris in 1860 conjures up a gingerbread house in stone. The nine rooms open to the public bear all the elements of the 'Arts and Crafts' style to which Morris adhered - a bit of Gothic art here, some religious symbolism there.

Furniture by Morris and the house's designer Philip Webb are in evidence, as are paintings and stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones. Entry is by guided tour only, which must be prebooked. The surrounding gardens were designed by Morris 'to clothe' the house. Don't miss the well with a conical roof inspired by the oast houses of Kent.