Arundells Journal

News from Arundells

Find out what’s going on in the house and garden. Read about Arundells history and discover interesting facts about our collection.

The Stubborn Bowl

The Stubborn Bowl

Exciting news at Arundells, Conservation of the Ming bowl is complete, and the bowl will be back on display this season.   The History   Sir Edward's large celadon-glazed porcelain bowl is an example of Ming dynasty Zhangzhou ware dated to the Wanli period,...

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Robert Key

Robert Key

 The trustees and staff of the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation learned with sadness of the death of Robert Key, the former MP for Salisbury and Minister for Sport, on the 3rd February at the age of 77. Robert served as a trustee of the Foundation from 2012 to...

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An Enlightening Evening

An Enlightening Evening

On the 1st September, Arundells hosted a very special event  The Uganda Asians Crisis 50 Years On: From Controversy to Success An amazing line up of speakers gathered in the marquee to examine the mass expulsion of Uganda’s Asian community, their experiences in...

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Ken Clarke & Special Guests

Ken Clarke & Special Guests

The 2022 Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation Annual Lecture as held on the 30th June in Salisbury Cathedral. (Lord) Kenneth Clarke, was a whip during the Heath government before serving as Education, Health and Home Secretaries, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lord...

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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.

Upcoming Event at Arundells