Wilton House

The Estate Office
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 OBJ

Tel: +44 (0)1722 746 729 (24 Hr Information Line)
+44 (0)1722 746 720 (Group Bookings)
Fax: +44 (0)1722 744 447
Email: tourism@wiltonhouse.com
Web: http://www.wiltonhouse.com


Wilton House, 460 year old home to the Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history.

The House contains many splendid State rooms including the magnificent Double Cube room which houses the world famous collection of Van Dyck paintings. This room, among others, has offered film-makers the perfect setting for films such as, Sense and Sensibility, Mrs. Brown and most recently Pride & Prejudice.

Created within the atmospheric setting of the Old Riding School, is the modern interpretative centre containing the award winning introductory film, recreated Tudor Kitchen, Victorian laundry and Times Past, Times Present exhibition. New for 2005 - 'Of Corsets Art!', a costume exhibition covering 500 years of fashion.

Extensive landscaped parkland, water and rose gardens beside the River Nadder, Palladian Bridge and the millenium water feature designed by world famous sculptor William Pye.

Exciting adventure playground, Old Riding School Tearoom and gift shop.
Adjacent garden centre.

Full wheelchair access, admittance for guide dogs only.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
Gardens: 9th April to 30th September Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm).

House: 13th April to 29th September.
House and Exhibitions closed Saturdays except Bank Holiday weekends.

Gardens, Adventure Playground & Palladian Restaurant open daily.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
House & Grounds: Adult £9.75; Concessions £8.00; Child 5-15yrs £5.50; Family ticket (2+2) £24.00.
Garden & Grounds Adult £4.50; Child over 5yrs £3.50.
Please telephone for group booking and event information.
Full wheelchair access, service dogs only admitted.

Directions
Three miles from Salisbury and ten miles from Stonehenge.
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Wilton House Postcode for SatNav: SP2 OBJ

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