Mompesson House

Mompesson House, ‘The House in The Close’, is a perfect example of Queen Anne architecture and was built for Charles Mompesson in 1701. It is noted for its elegant and spacious interior, especially the magnificent plasterwork and fine oak staircase. See the important Turnbull collection of 18th century drinking glasses, fine period furniture and charming walled garden with its garden tearoom. Mompesson House featured as Mrs Jennings’ London home in the award-winning film ‘Sense and Sensibility’.

Opening Times

2008 15 Mar 2008 - 2 Nov 2008

* Open Good Friday. Last admission 4.30pm

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Located in the Cathedral Close. Nearest major roads are M3; M27; A36 and A303. Follow signs to Salisbury. Park and Ride sites are located on A36 west of Salisbury; A345 near Old Sarum to the north of the city; A30 London Road - also in a northerly direction and the A338 south of Salisbury on the Downton/Ringwood/Bournemouth road.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Salisbury station, 10 min walk. From station turn right into Mill Road. Continue along this road and Cranebridge Road to city centre. At High Street traffic lights turn right into Cathedral Close. First right, house is on right.
All Salisbury city centre bus routes within easy walking distance.

 Facilities

Accessibility

• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop
• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print guide, Braille guides, scented plants.
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• Parking (charge)

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Garden room, for 20. Light lunch and teas.

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Group bookings accepted only during normal opening hours.
• Max group size - 30
• Min group size - 10
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
• TIC Staff Admitted Free

Establishment Features

• Printed Material in Foreign Languages
• Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
• Toilets

Languages spoken

• French spoken
• Spanish spoken

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

• Braille
• Dutch printed material
• French printed material
• German printed material
• Italian printed material
• Japanese printed material
• Spanish printed material

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups