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The Invisible Hands of Mompesson House: Servants

This year, celebrate the unseen people who ran Mompesson House behind the scenes.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Find out what life was like for the people who worked behind the scenes at Mompesson House, from the servants of the eighteenth century to the housekeeper and gardener in the 1950s. We'll have information available in each room with details of servants' lives throughout the years. Dress up in an apron and try your hand at laying the Dining Room table for Elizabeth Mompesson’s grand dinner party. Perfect for the young and the young at heart.

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Upcoming events

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Festival of Blossom at Mompesson House 

Celebrate blossom this spring at Mompesson House with free activities from 22 March to 4 June.

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on
13 May to 4 Jun 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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Festival of Blossom - Arts Week 

Bring a sketchbook or borrow one from Mompesson and take the time to draw, paint or even write a poem in the garden. Free botanical illustration workshops in the garden.

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on
13 May to 21 May 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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The Invisible Hands of Mompesson House: Artisans 

This year, celebrate the unseen people who ran Mompesson House behind the scenes.

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on
13 May to 28 May 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 11 other dates or times
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Early entry 

As part of our Festival of Blossom celebrations, we are offering free early entry to Mompesson House for those who require a quieter environment. Early entry starts half an hour before opening times.

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on
18 May to 28 May 2024
at
10:30 to 11:00
+ 2 other dates or times