Family-friendly things to do at Mompesson House

Two girls run on the lawn behind Mompesson House. — Children playing in the rear garden at Mompesson House | © ©National Trust Images/James Dobson

If you’re planning a day out in Salisbury, Mompesson House is the perfect place to relax and while away a few hours. From explorer activities to exploring our self-contained walled garden, there’s enough to keep interested minds busy and encourage play.

Planning your family visit

Here's the information you need at a glance to help plan your day out at Mompesson House:

Baby-changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet in our courtyard.
Pushchairs are allowed in the garden. We have a sheltered storage area for pushchairs and buggies and a member of staff will be happy to help you.
Hip carriers are available to borrow.

Family-friendly things to do

We have a free Mompesson House Christmas activity sheet to encourage children to take in their surroundings and use all their senses. There is also dressing up in the library.

Our second-hand bookshop has a children's section with chairs available to sit and read.

Our tea-room has plenty of child-friendly options, with sweet and savoury snacks available.

Two girls enter Mompesson House through the front door. — Visitors at Mompesson House | © ©National Trust Images/James Dobson

SEND families

Mompesson House is trying to become an inclusive site for families of children with SEND. We can offer the following:

Child-size ear defenders to borrow on entry at the front door.
A map in the second-hand bookshop showing quiet and busy areas. There are also seats in the second-hand bookshop and this is a quiet zone.
A sensory guide to Mompesson involving touch, sight, sound and smell. These are available at the front door or the second-hand bookshop.
A Now and Next board in our second-hand bookshop.
A peaceful and accessible garden.

If you have any questions or concerns about visiting, please call or email us. Our staff are happy to help guide you through your visit.