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Ceremonies and events at Mompesson House

A bride and groom looking at each other under a veil
Celebrate your special day at Mompesson with a host of options | © National Trust / Robin Kent

Offering an exclusive, intimate and picturesque backdrop for your ceremony or proposal of marriage, Mompesson House provides the perfect location for your special day.

Why choose Mompesson?

Located in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close, with views across to the Cathedral, Mompesson House is a beautiful Georgian property with a quiet secluded garden.

Whatever you are celebrating, our friendly team will help to make it an occasion you will never forget. We will work closely with you to understand your requirements, before curating a package that’s tailored to your budget and tastes.

Weddings at Mompesson House

Congratulations on your engagement, we are delighted that you are thinking of Mompesson for your special occasion.

What could be more romantic than holding your wedding or civil ceremony amid the surroundings of this beautiful property or within the garden? We are licensed for ceremonies throughout the house and garden, specialising in micro weddings and offered with exclusive use mid-week between May and September.

The events team can also recommend local caterers, florists, musicians, and photographers to make your occasion extra-special.

A view of Mompesson House from the garden, with purple alliums in the foreground, in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Garden borders at Mompesson House | © National Trust Images / Tamsin Holmes

Welcome and naming ceremonies

We are proud to host welcome and naming ceremonies. Why not celebrate this special family occasion, welcoming new family members through a small intimate ceremony in the house or garden followed by photographs and afternoon tea at this picturesque property.

Engagement proposals

A moment to remember and treasure against the backdrop of Mompesson House.

A champagne toast set against the beautiful backdrop of the 18th century Georgian House makes the ideal setting for your proposal of marriage.

How to book your function at Mompesson

To request a copy of our brochure please contact the events team on 01747 841 152 or email MompessonEvents@nationaltrust.org.uk.

A view of Mompesson House from the garden, with purple alliums in the foreground, in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Discover more at Mompesson House

Find out when Mompesson House is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

A bride and groom walking towards a sunset in the meadow at Calke Abbey with a glowing sun on the horizon and ancient trees in the background
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Why choose the National Trust for your wedding? 

National Trust places are very popular for proposals and weddings. Read some stories from real couples to find out why they chose us for their special day.

Mompesson House watercolour by George Henton (1888), at Mompesson House, Wiltshire
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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.

Close view of Charles Mompesson's monogram in the wrought-iron gates at the front of Mompesson House
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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.