Regency at Mompesson House

In 1798, Mrs Ann Portman moved to Salisbury with her three unmarried daughters, Ann Mary, Henrietta and Wyndham. After becoming a widow, she had to leave her family home and brought her daughters to live at Mompesson House. She died in 1814 but two of her daughters continued to live at Mompesson until their deaths. Henrietta was the only daughter to marry and sold the house in 1846.

Explore the house dressed to reflect the Portman family’s time at Mompesson and discover more about the family and Regency life. Highlights include a Regency parlour downstairs and a children’s playroom upstairs featuring Regency games and toys. Pick up a spotter trail when you arrive and look for hidden details around the house.

Join us in celebrating Mompesson’s links to Jane Austen including the 30th anniversary of the filming of Ang Lee’s Sense and Sensibility with a special trail and pop-up performances with actors in Regency dress from Studio Theatre (a local theatre troupe).

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

1100-1600

Monday 15 September:

1100-1600

Tuesday 16 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Mompesson House, The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL

Directions:

Mompesson House is located in Salisbury's historic Cathedral Close. Follow signs to Salisbury Cathedral.

Contact on day:

Andrew Portas

Telephone number:

+441722335659

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

On-site disabled parking bookable in advance of visit. Pushchair/pram friendly in the Tea-room but not allowed in the house.

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