Collection
Arundells remains very much as it was when it was Sir Edward’s home.
Collection
Sir Edward’s many interests included collecting pictures and other works of art.
Arundells reflects his time in public life, including a fascinating (and amusing) cartoon gallery and gifts from leaders as diverse as Sir Winston Churchill, US President Richard Nixon, China’s Chairman Mao and Cuba’s Fidel Castro.
His art collection includes works by Sir Winston Churchill, WL Wyllie, LS Lowry, John Singer-Sargent, John Nash, John Piper, Walter Sickert and both Augustus and Gwen John.
Sailing trophies, photographs, ceramics, model warships made by Napoleonic prisoners of war and musical memorabilia.
Japanese woodcuts and the spectacular hand painted Chinese wallpaper depicting the story of the “Monkey King”.
The Drawing Room is home to his Steinway grand piano and in the hallway can be found scale models of all of the Morning Cloud yachts.
The Library contains some of his extensive collection of recorded music as well as books on both music and art.
Sir Edward’s writing desk – in his Study – was previously owned by another Prime Minister … David Lloyd George.
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.