One of the great English seats, home to the Earls of Pembroke for nearly 500 years.
Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0BJ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Wilton House has been the Earl of Pembroke’s ancestral home for over four and a half centuries.
Rebuilt in the Palladian style in 1647 by Inigo Jones & John Webb, with further alterations made by James Wyatt in 1801, the chief architectural features are the 17th-century State Apartments and the 19th century Cloisters.
The Cloisters house an important collection of antique Greek & Roman statuary formed by the 8th Earl, including the Mazarin Collection from Paris, bought in the 1720’s.
The State Apartments include the Single and Double Cube rooms which contain seat furniture by William Kent and an impressive number of portraits by Van Dyck, including the huge ‘family piece’ of the 4th Earl, as well as paintings by Lely, Rembrandt, Pieter Brueghel the Younger, and Gerrit van Honhorst, amongst others.
In the Lower Cloisters, the Smoking Rooms contain fine examples of English Georgian furniture including Chippendale’s ‘Violin’ Bookcase and a wealth of equestrian and military paintings by Baron Reis d’Eisenberg and Swiss artist, David Morier.
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Wilton House will be closed to visitors throughout 2026 due to internal refurbishment works on the heating system. However, the Grounds, including the Adventure Playground, Café, Gift Shop, and Classic Car Exhibition, will remain open on specific days and times as detailed below.
Grounds Opening Times
The Grounds will be open:
- Easter: From Sunday 29th March to Thursday 9th April (daily).
- Regular Season: Sundays to Thursdays (closed Fridays and Saturdays) from Sunday 12th April to Thursday 10th September inclusive.
- Bank Holiday Weekends: Saturday 2nd May, Saturday 23rd May, and Saturday 29th August.
Note: The Grounds will be closed from 15th to 22nd June (both days inclusive).
Opening hours are from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm, with the last admission at 4:30 pm.
Admission Prices
- Adult: £8.50
- Concessions (65+ years): £8.00
- Child (5-15 years): £7.00
- Under 5s: Free
- Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children aged 5-15): £25.00
Historic Houses and Royal Horticultural Society members have free access to the Grounds. Wheelchair users' carers also have free entry.
Facilities and Accessibility
- The Adventure Playground is suitable for all ages, with a special area for toddlers and children under 5.
- The Café will reopen on 29th March 2026, offering a variety of refreshments including morning coffees, light lunches, and afternoon teas.
- The Gift Shop will also reopen on 29th March 2026, featuring a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs.
The Grounds are wheelchair accessible, though some paths include ramps and gravel. Visitors with special needs are advised to bring a companion.
Special Events
Wilton Christmas Wake Up: This event will take place on Sunday 14th December from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It is a charitable event supporting Salisbury Hospice, the Stars Appeal, and the Wilton Rotary Club. The Café will serve festive treats such as mulled wine and mince pies.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Wilton House Grounds in 2026!
Grounds only:
Adult £8.50 / Concessions (65+ years) £8.00 / Child (5-15) £7.00 / Under 5s Free
Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children 5-15) £25.00
• HHA Historic Houses Members – free of charge to Grounds (House closed in 2026)
• RHS Royal Horticultural Society – free of charge to Grounds (House closed in 2026)
• Wheelchair users – carer has free entry
* Please Note: The Grounds may be closed at short notice due to family commitments and unforeseen circumstances. Please check the website or telephone us before making a long journey.
There are no Group discounts in 2022.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Getting here
Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0BJ
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Wilton House is situated 3 miles west of Salisbury, just off the A30 and 9 miles from Stonehenge, 37 miles from Bath and 90 miles from London.
From Salisbury Train Station take the Wilton/Ditchampton bus Route R3 &/or R8 (bus stop opposite Salisbury Postal Depot). The Bus takes approximately 15 minutes and drops passengers just beyond the main gates of Wilton House.
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