Montacute House

Important notice -

22/03/20 - All our houses, gardens, parks, toilets, cafes, shops and car parks are now closed to further restrict the spread of coronavirus

A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, with towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone and surrounding garden.

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Coronavirus update 

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

The house and garden

Montacute ham stone

The Phelips' family home 

Explore the history behind the people that once lived in 'the most beautiful Elizabethan house in England'.

Section of a sampler dated 1662 Easle Swinson at Montacute House

The Goodhart collection  

One of the most important collections given to Montacute House is a outstanding group of 130 samplers that mostly date from the 17th century.

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Montacute House

Art and collections

The east front of Montacute House

Curator's choice at Montacute House 

Learn more about National Trust Curator, Barbara Wood's, favourites at Montacute House.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Montacute House on the National Trust Collections website

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