Open:

Sunday 10:00–17:00

Description:

William Morris lived at Kelmscott House for the last 18 years of his life. He wrote: ‘The situation is certainly the prettiest in London... the garden is really most beautiful’.

The gardens have altered in size since Morris's time and this is a rare opportunity to view them. The small, shady, lower garden contains a variety of ferns, which thrive well in its microclimate. The upper walled garden was replanted in 2007 and the largest garden contains a variety of roses, wild strawberries and a wonderful magnolia tree.

The lower floors of Kelmscott House are now the headquarters of the William Morris Society and contain a registered museum dedicated to his life and work. The museum is open on Thursdays and Saturdays 2–5pm, although the gardens are not normally open. The museum will also be open during the event, as will the book and gift stall.

Activities:

Handouts containing Morris’s description and plan of the 1880s garden. Display of Morris’s designs. Children’s quiz and trail. Refreshments available.

Entrance:

26 Upper Mall; through the coach house in the cobbled courtyard, to the left of the house.
Nearest postcode: W6 9TA
Sells tickets.

Buses:

27, 91, 267, 290

Stations:

Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith

Access:

Access to garden up three steps; museum partly accessible by wheelchair users.

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• Garden's web site
• Printable version