Mompesson House
Wiltshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EL
Telephone 01722 335659
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Mompesson House is an elegant Queen Anne townhouse tucked into Salisbury Cathedral Close, furnished to evoke the Regency period of the early 1800s. It's a small museum rather than a grand estate, and reviewers describe it as a cosy, characterful visit best paired with the talks given by volunteers on the house's history. The garden, cafe and second-hand bookshop round out what's a modest but well-loved stop.
Worth the trip
The Regency-period interiors, furnished and decorated to bring the early 1800s to life within a genuinely elegant townhouse setting.
Before you go
Make time for the volunteer-led history talk - reviewers rate it as the highlight of the visit, and the small garden and cafe make it easy to linger afterwards.
Reviewers consistently describe Mompesson House as a lovely small property in the heart of Salisbury, next to the cathedral, with a particular warmth at Christmas when every room is decorated. The Regency-period interiors and the talk given by volunteers about the house's history are praised repeatedly as bringing real depth to a short visit. The garden, small cafe and second-hand bookshop are all well liked, giving the visit a cosy, unhurried feel. Reviewers frame it as a modest but charming stop rather than a full day out.
Elegant Queen Anne townhouse in Salisbury Cathedral Close
“A lovely "little" house next to Salisbury Cathedral. Our visit was during the Christmas period so every room was decorated.”- David Burns, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Very pleasant garden, cafe (thank you girls on cafe duty) and loo.” - Philip Blair
Common questions about Mompesson House
Where is Mompesson House?
Mompesson House is in Wiltshire, England, at The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EL.
Do you need a ticket to visit Mompesson House?
Yes - Mompesson House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Mompesson House?
The Regency-period interiors, furnished and decorated to bring the early 1800s to life within a genuinely elegant townhouse setting.
Is Mompesson House a ruin or still intact?
Mompesson House is largely intact - Elegant Queen Anne townhouse in Salisbury Cathedral Close.
