Historic sites

Red House, Bexleyheath

United Kingdom Bexley Welling

Red House, Bexleyheath
Photo: Velela, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The only house commissioned by William Morris, designer and leader of the Arts and Crafts movement, built in 1859 by his friend Philip Webb. Murals and furniture painted by Morris, Edward Burne-Jones and their friends still decorate the rooms.


It's a short walk from Bexleyheath station, about 30 minutes from central London.

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