William Morris Gallery

Such a beautiful gallery to explore inside and out! There was a wonderful exhibition on Women in Print (on till June 2026) and it was a great hisorical overview as well as just seeing some beautiful prints! I had to massively hold back in the gift shop :D There was also a food market right outside on the Saturday we went which was a delicious treat afterwards.

A small (allow 30-45 minutes) free-to-visit museum with a fascinating permanent exhibition. It turns out that William Morris was, in many ways, “woke” before the term existed: he supported environmental and social causes, believed that art and freedom should be for everyone, and was friendly with Marx’s daughter (as well as Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, and the Pre-Raphaelites). And he was also a very successful businessman.

The William Morris Gallery is a HUGE asset to the community and world. I am a big fan of the Liberty fabrics that have popularized Morris’ designs- as far as I knew at least. As a person who sews, I have often admired the small bird stealing a strawberry… They even have a neon sign that you might notice with a similar idea in their tea room. When you walk through the doors to experience this FREE gallery- learning about the teenager who once lived in this neighborhood and became world famous- for his dedication to improving the world around him/ us. You can see how one person’s imagination and vision really might be able to make a difference. I love that this gallery is truly a community space- filled with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. They have a great tea room- serving various pastries and toasties of all varieties- including their popular haggis and vegetarian haggis versions. They make a mean latte and pot of tea… Go ahead and check it out. :) It seems a good place for those on a walk in the nearby park, a warm spot for parents to come together before lunchtime. Definitely a place for all ages. They currently, as of October 2025, have a show to display the female designers within Liberty. When I say that I LOVE their shop- I mean it. They have a bit of everything there- from a postcard to large pieces of paper for any creative projects you want to try; they have books about the Arts and Crafts movement, they have embroidery projects, locally produced handkerchiefs that are (In my opinion) better quality than a certain big department store that carries similar things;) and at a better price… if you are interested- go check them out!! :) They have Christmas gifts for all of those people on your list too.

We visited yesterday. Parking nearby, reasonable price. Free entry to the museum. Really lovely and informative. Also were lucky enough to see the Liberty exhibition. The cafe serves great food l, the staff were friendly and you can sit outside and enjoy the grounds. Definitely recommended.

It was such a fun and informative gallery. If you like the works of William Morris, then this is a must visit. The gallery is small but I still spent a good 3 hours there and then an extraordinary hour going through the gift shop. I had a hard time convincing myself to not but everything there. 🤭 The volunteers were helpful and friendly. I also managed to catch the Morris Mania exhibition which shows the influence of William morris and his designs.

I really enjoyed visiting this gallery — it was actually my first time there! I hadn’t planned to go, but since it’s located right next to the main road and so easy to find, I decided to stop by. What impressed me the most was the art, the history, and the storytelling throughout the gallery. Everything was presented in such a detailed and thoughtful way. I really appreciated how each section had clear information and meaningful descriptions. The coffee shop inside was also beautiful and well-decorated — it actually inspired me to make my home feel as cozy and stylish as that space! But my favorite part was the garden and park area. It was full of flowers, butterflies, and even birds — all so beautiful and peaceful. The flowers were especially stunning. The whole area was quiet and relaxing, with everyone just minding their own business, which made the experience even more serene. And luckily, the weather was absolutely perfect that day!

The gallery showcases different sides of William Morris beyond his identity as a pattern designer, giving every visitor a more well-rounded understanding of his work. You can see many of his creative processes, old tools, and even how his patterns function as repeats. There’s also a lovely café next to the garden where guests can enjoy a beautiful view. Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful house and great exhibition of liberty design at present. Lovely location beside the park and sometimes has a market outside.