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.
Upcoming Events
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Exhibition: Seen in the Trees – Tansy Lee Moir
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
The Great Gatsby
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
Volunteering Open Day
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
Lunchtime Concert: Wareham Whalers – Shanties and Strange Stories
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
Mozart’s Così fan tutte
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
The Nazi Party Rally Grounds – Past, Present, Future
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
Romeo and Juliet
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
The 1976 IMF Crisis in Britain – Fifty Years On
32 Smith Square, Westminster, London
Arundells Autumn Plant Fair
59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury
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Leadership at the End of an Age: Reflections on the 2026 Edward Heath Annual Lecture
On 9 July 2026, Salisbury Cathedral welcomed Lord Hague of Richmond for the Edward Heath Annual Lecture, held on what would have been Sir Edward Heath's 110th birthday. In a wide-ranging and thought-provoking address, Lord Hague reflected on leadership, public...
A Wonderful Summer Afternoon with the Wessex Folk Orchestra
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for our Lunchtime Concert with the Wessex Folk Orchestra in the Arundells garden. The weather was certainly on our side. It was a warm summer's day, but the welcome shade of the marquee and a gentle breeze created the...
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.