Mompesson House
Homely and welcoming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close
Summer at Mompesson House
Explore Mompesson House this summer.
Mompesson House
Overview
Homely and welcoming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close
When walking into the celebrated Cathedral Close in Salisbury, visitors step back into a past world, and on entering Mompesson House, featured in the award-winning film Sense and Sensibility, the feeling of leaving the modern world behind is deepened.
The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the magnificent plasterwork, fine period furniture and graceful oak staircase, which are the main features of this perfectly proportioned Queen Anne house. In addition, the Turnbull collection of 18th-century drinking glasses is of national importance.
The delightful walled garden has a pergola and traditionally planted herbaceous borders.
- Telephone
- 01722335659
- mompessonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Further reading
- Buy the guidebook
Mompesson House
How to get here
- Address
- The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL
- By cycle
- National Cycle Routes 24 and 45.
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- From city centre follow signs to the Cathedral
- By train
- Salisbury train station ½ mile. Turn right out of the station onto Mill Rd, follow the road past the park and over a bridge. Turn right at the traffic lights into The Cathedral Close.
- By road
- Park and ride on all main routes into city.
- Parking: Pay and display available in the city centre (not National Trust).
- By bus
- Buses to city centre from surrounding area.
Mompesson House
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.40 | £7.50 |
| Child | £4.20 | £3.75 |
| Family | £21.00 | £18.75 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £7.10 |
Garden only
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £1.50 |
| Child | N/A | £.75 |
| Family | N/A | £3.75 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Mompesson House
Opening times
Wednesday 19 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday 20 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Friday 21 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 22 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 23 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 24 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 25 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Mompesson House
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01722335659
- mompessonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL