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William Morris Society

William Morris Society
(Photo: Colin Wing)

The Garden

William Morris, one of the most influential figures in the Arts and Crafts movement, lived at Kelmscott House for the last 18 years of his life. He wrote: "The garden is most beautiful... The situation is certainly the prettiest in London". This small garden contains a number of plants which feature in Morris’ textile and wallpaper designs. The shady lower garden features ferns, which thrive in its microclimate. The lower floors of Kelmscott House are now used as the headquarters of the William Morris Society. A museum dedicated to his life and work is open on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12–5pm.

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Visitor Information

Open
Saturday 12:00–17:00
Activities
Museum open. Gift shop. Handout showing Morris’ description and plan of the 1880s garden. Display of Morris’s designs. Children’s quiz and trail.
Entrance
26 Upper Mall; through the coach house in the cobbled courtyard, to the left of the house.
Nearest postcode: W6 9TA
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith
Cycle hire station
Ravenscourt Park Station (Map)
Toilets
Disabled toilet on site
Access
Access to garden up three steps. Coach House accessible to wheelchair users across a cobbled drive.
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only

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