Had a very interesting tour round the house, very interesting insight into the life of a prime minister. We learnt so much about Mr Heath, but would like to have seen more about the full history of the house as well.

The tour was very interesting. Our guide was most informative and in addition to learning about Sir Edward Heath and his many accomplishments, the house and gardens were also interesting. Well worth our time.

If you visit two places in Cathedral Close (apart from the Cathedral of course), visit Mompesson House and Arundells. Both are historic properties, one linking back to previous generations with fine period furnishings; the other to the end of the 20th century as the home of the Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, left just as it was when he died in 2005.

The house dates back to the 13th century, though it appearance today is primarily 18th century. Edward Heath moved into it 1985 and it is filled with his personal collection of paintings and items relating to his three passions sailing, music and politics and memories of the wide circle of people he entertained from artists to archbishops; from popstars to policians.

The piano is bursting with photographs of many of the world leaders that Edward Heath met, of which there are further pictures elsewhere, along with gifts that he was given.

There is, of course, a strong yachting theme, with pictures, photographs and trophies, and the corridors are full of original cartoons from his time in Parliament.

At the back of this fascinating house is a beautiful secluded garden running down to the river. You can imagine this as a peaceful haven away from the hurly-burly of Westminster and Downing Street.