WINTER CLOSURE
Following our late summer reopening, Arundells has now closed for the winter. The house and garden will reopen in March 2021
Please keep an eye on our website and social media pages for news and updates.
Our sincere thanks for all your support and understanding over what has been a very difficult year for us all.
Statement by the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation on the death of former French President, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
The Trustees of the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation express their sadness at the news of the death of Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, President of France from May 1974 to May 1981. Although Giscard became President of France two months after Ted Heath left office as...
The Bown Family – Written by Annie Boag
(Image shows Elizabeth with Peterkin and Tribulation 1942. South door of Arundells with brown tape on glass to prevent blast damage) I'm being radical, rather than keeping things chronological I thought you would enjoy reading about the Bown family. I would like to...
Welcome to Arundells
With paintings by Churchill and Sargent, Chinese ceramics from Chairman Mao, David Lloyd George’s writing desk and memorabilia from Nixon and Castro, Arundells is the former home of Sir Edward Heath KG MBE, Prime Minister and Statesman. Located within Salisbury’s magnificent Cathedral Close, the house is one of Salisbury’s most charming destinations.
Sir Edward bequeathed Arundells to the Charitable Foundation set up in his name following his death in 2005. He very much wanted as many people as possible to “share the beauty of Arundells” and to enjoy his diverse and very personal collection of art work, photographs, sailing memorabilia and political cartoons.
We do hope that you will enjoy your visit.
Events at Arundells
House
The house was originally a medieval canonry, with the first recorded occupant being Henry of Blunston, Archdeacon of Dorset, who lived here from 1291 until his death in 1316.
garden
The peaceful garden extends to around two acres in total, with lawns, mature trees, shrubbery and borders and includes sculpture by G E Wade and the bow of Morning Cloud III.
collection
Arundells Collection includes works by well known artists, ceramics, gifts from world leaders, hand painted Chinese wallpaper and Morning Cloud scale model yachts.
EVENTS
Arundells events include talks, music concerts and recitals, seasonal outdoor theatre, children's events and Christmas events.
