Little Holland House

About the museum

Little Holland House was built between 1902 and 1904 by the artist, designer and craftsman Frank R. Dickinson (1874-1961) and his fiancee Florence. They followed the ideas of William Morris and John Ruskin, and the house is a Grade II listed example of the English Arts and Crafts style that mixes traditional forms with Art Nouveau touches.

Dickinson had little money, so he built much of the house and made most of the furniture himself. The rooms hold hand-made furniture, paintings, carvings, metalwork and decorative schemes of his own design. He named the house after the painter George Frederic Watts's Little Holland House in Kensington. He and Florence lived there with their children, Julie and Gerard.

Sutton Council later took over the house and, from 1974, let it to a tenant on the condition that it be opened to the public once a month. That tradition continues, with volunteer guides leading tours on open days, and the house also joins festival weekends.

Visitors can look around the ground floor and see a 3D scan of the upstairs rooms on a tablet. Entry is free, and volunteer-led private tours for groups can be booked on weekdays.

Highlights

• Arts and Crafts house built by Frank Dickinson in 1902-1904
• Hand-made furniture, carvings and metalwork
• Grade II listed interior
• 3D scan of the upstairs rooms
• Free monthly open days with volunteer guides

Permanent exhibition

• Little Holland House interiors – The Arts and Crafts house with Frank Dickinson's hand-made furniture, paintings, carvings and metalwork.

Operated by

London Borough of Sutton

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry on open days is free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

There is one step at the front of the house, and the back door gives level access. The ground floor is all on one level. Visitors who cannot manage the stairs can see a 3D scan of the upstairs rooms on a tablet. There are no disabled toilet facilities. Only service dogs are allowed.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available

Pushchair access is limited; ask staff for advice on arrival.

Getting there & parking

The house is on the B278.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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