Regency at Mompesson House
This year we’re exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family lived at Mompesson.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
In 1798, Mrs Ann Portman moved to Salisbury with her three unmarried daughters, Ann Mary, Henrietta and Wyndham. After becoming a widow, she had to leave her family home and brought her daughters to live at Mompesson House. She died in 1814 but two of her daughters continued to live at Mompesson until their deaths. Henrietta was the only daughter to marry and sold the house in 1846.
Explore the house dressed to reflect the Portman family’s time at Mompesson and discover more about the family and Regency life. Highlights include a Regency parlour downstairs and a children’s playroom upstairs featuring Regency games and toys. Pick up a spotter trail when you arrive and look for hidden details around the house.
Join us in celebrating Mompesson’s links to Jane Austen including the 30th anniversary of the filming of Ang Lee’s Sense and Sensibility with a special trail. Support Mompesson by making a donation for a Regency-themed pin badge as a memento of your visit.
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Summer Book Fair
Join us for our summer book fair in the garden of Mompesson House on Saturday 5 July. Thanks to generous donations, we have a very wide selection of vintage and antiquarian books as well as some fantastic summer reads.
Close Consort – Music in the Garden
Join the Close Consort recorder group for an afternoon of music in the garden of Mompesson House on Saturday 12 July.
Regency ladies at home
Jane Austen's world brought to life by actors from the local Studio Theatre. Pop up performances based on Sense and Sensibility will be taking place in the house throughout the day.
Summer of Play
Have lots of fun this summer at Mompesson House. From Friday 25 July to Tuesday 2 September, join us for toys, games and art materials in the walled garden.