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.
Visitors will have access to the main garden of Kelmscott House, open only once a year! There will be refreshments available and printing press demonstrations in the museum's print room.
Entrance
Garden is to be accessed through the William Morris Society Coach House Entrance. The garden can be found at the back of the ground floor. Nearest postcode: W6 9TA
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