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Arundells

59 Cathedral Close, SP1 2EN, England
01722 326546
Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Salisbury
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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67 reviews 67 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A quintessential setting, Arundells is a former Canon's home and now a museum of the last home of the former PM, Ted Heath. Ted's love of music and sailing is self evident and gifts that he received from the great and the good are everywhere. My favourites are two oil paintings by Sir Winston Churchill. The staff are a credit... More

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Cooegio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

There are very few residences of prime Ministers of the United Kingdom open to visitors. This was Sir Edward Heath's last home and probably the one most closely mirroring his tastes. The problems with the trustees have been well documented in other reviews. They do a disservice to Sir Edward's memory and wishes and to those interested in the history... More

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Wimborne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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We had the services of 2 excellent guides for our tour, who provided a fascinating insight into the history & contents of the house. The garden looked beautiful & you were able to spend as much time there as you liked after the tour had finished. Worth every penny of the £10.00 charge. Apparently will get very busy now so... More

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Really enjoyed the guided tour. Would like to see more of the house opened up and a tea room at the bottom of the garden to relax and take in thos fabulous views. More

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Wiltshire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Only small groups are allowed in and you had to book well in advance. It's small and you only get to see the ground floor. It was interesting to see the photos of the world leaders on the piano and be able to sit on the same sofa as them. More

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Salisbury
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Arundell House has been given a reprieve of a year, but the trustees are itching to shut it down if it doesn't attract enough tourists. It is in a lovely position in the famous close , start off in the garden and admire the Cathedral from a unique position. A peaceful garden with the River Avon at the bottom. Inside... More

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Somerset UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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We had high expectations of Arundells but I have to say we were a little disappointed. To my mind the entrance fee is a little on the high side and you will only get to see four rooms with neither the kitchen or upstairs open to visitors. The first room is just about totally devoted to sailing which is fine... More

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Wiltshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

Arundells was the home of former Prime Minister, Sir Edward Heath until he passed away in 2005. The beauty and peace of the house and its gardens, with magnificent views across to Salisbury Cathedral, becomes obvious on arrival as it was clearly a very well-loved home too. The excellent guides speak so knowledgeably of Sir Edward and his time in... More

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