Mompesson House
Homely and welcoming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close
The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL
Important notice
Opening times for 21 February 2025
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £1.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £0.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £2.50 Family (one adult) £1.50 House and Garden
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £10.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £25.00 Group (Adult 18+) £9.50 Group (Child 5-17) £4.75 Family (one adult) £15.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Throughout the property.
Tea-room
Garden tea-room serving drinks and light bites
Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop with a variety of books and jigsaw puzzles.
Toilet
Two toilets, one of which is accessible
Guided tour
Introductory talks available throughout the day.
Limited Blue Badge parking available. Ground floor of house accessible. Level access to garden. Manual wheelchair available. Accessible toilet.
Accessible toilet
Two toilets, one of which is accessible.
Seating available
Designated parking
Limited spaces for Blue Badge holders; please book in advance by phone or email
Wheelchairs available
A manual wheelchair bookable in advance by phone or email
Level access/terrain
Ground floor of house accessible. Level access to garden.
By road
Park and ride on all main routes into city.
Parking: Pay and display available in the city centre (not National Trust).
On foot
From city centre follow tourist signs to the Cathedral. Enter the Cathedral Close through the High Street Gate and take the turning to the right in front of Choristers' Green.
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 bus
Buses to city centre from surrounding area.
Planning your visit
There is no need to book to visit Mompesson House. Please just arrive on the day for entry. Please note last entry into the house is at 3.30pm.
Group visits
If you're interested in visiting Mompesson as a group, please phone 01722 335659 or email mompessonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk for more details.
Ceremonies and events at Mompesson House
Mompesson House, with its city-centre location and picturesque 18th-century townhouse, is the ideal setting for your ceremony or special event.
Highlights
House
18th-century town house with tea-room in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close.
Garden
Tranquil walled garden with traditionally planted herbaceous borders and pergola.
Tea-room
Peaceful tea-room with indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy cakes, bakes, hot and cold drinks and light lunches in this former summerhouse with views over the garden.
Second-hand bookshop
A large range of modern and antiquarian books available, with new stock coming in weekly.
Things to see and do
Things to see and do at Mompesson House
Step inside the 18th-century town house, wander through the atmospheric rooms and discover a tranquil walled garden in the heart of Salisbury’s historic Cathedral Close. Take a moment to relax and treat yourself in the peaceful tea-room.
Festival of Blossom at Mompesson House
From 4 April to 1 June, celebrate blossom with activities, workshops and a Cathedral Close trail, all free with entry. Family activities during May half term.
Family-friendly things to do at Mompesson House
Count the hidden faces in the plasterwork, imagine yourself back in time and check out the creaky staircase.
Top trails
A walk around Cathedral Close, Salisbury
While visiting Salisbury, take this walk around the historic Cathedral Close and soak up the atmosphere and history of this special place.
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Upcoming events
Regency at Mompesson House
This year we’re exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family lived at Mompesson.
Festival of Blossom 2025 - Make and Mend Week
Take inspiration from the garden at Mompesson House. Join in with a free blossom-themed yarn spinning demonstration. Create fabric blossom flowers and add them to the community blossom bunting. Suitable for young families.
Festival of Blossom 2025 at Mompesson House
Celebrate blossom this spring at Mompesson House with free activities from 4 April to 1 June.
Festival of Blossom 2025 - creative mending workshop
Rejuvenate your old clothes in a creative mending workshop with Thea Batty.
Festival of Blossom 2025 - spinning demonstrations
Discover the world of traditional yarn spinning with local artist Liz Tanner from Fibre Creative. Suitable for young families.
Festival of Blossom 2025 - Tree Huggers Week
Feel inspired by the blossom appearing in the garden at Mompesson House. Try your hand at drawing with the art supplies in the garden and create your own masterpiece.
Festival of Blossom 2025 - Spring Celebration Display
Celebrate spring with a joyful and colourful display in the Dining Room of Mompesson House.
Festival of Blossom 2025 - Spring Celebration Week
Celebrate spring in Regency style here at Mompesson House. Discover the joys of watercolour painting in our free workshop or try your hand at making a daffodil posy to take away and brighten your home.
About Mompesson House
Visiting Salisbury’s Cathedral Close is like stepping back into a past world. Mompesson House, which featured in the film Sense and Sensibility, has been called 'home' by many different families.
The main features of this quintessential Queen Anne town house are the plasterwork, graceful oak staircase and fine period furniture. Mompesson has one of the finest displays of English 18th century drinking glasses in existence.
The garden, with traditional herbaceous borders and pergola, is an oasis of calm in busy Salisbury.
History
History of Mompesson House
Discover the stories of the people who have lived at Mompesson House over the past 300 years, from Charles Mompesson in 1701 to Denis Martineau in the 1950s.
Art and collections
Mompesson House's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Mompesson House on the National Trust Collections website.
Support us
Volunteering at Mompesson
We're looking for House volunteers to join the Mompesson team in 2025. Please phone 01722 335659 or email mompessonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk for more details.
Supporter groups in Wiltshire
There is one National Trust supporter group in Wiltshire where you can join to meet like-minded people, make new friends and learn more about the work of the National Trust.