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Marlborough’s living 17th-century house
Walk through the door. Step back four centuries.
Explore richly restored rooms, a walled garden and the stories of the people who lived and worked here—then help keep them alive.
Choose your next stepMake the house part of your day.
VisitOpening times, admission and accessSee what’s onTours, talks and special eventsProtect the houseEvery gift supports essential care
Welcome
A home rebuilt after the Great Fire.
Created for a prosperous silk merchant and his household, the building carries the colour, craft and ambition of late 17th-century life.
Conservation is still unfolding. Visitors see both beautifully restored rooms and the patient research behind them—from original painted decoration to domestic objects, furniture and archival discoveries.
Discover the storyA remarkable survivor
Historic detail, brought vividly to life.
The house is unusual not only for what survives, but for the way conservation, research and interpretation remain visible throughout your visit.
18Rooms across the historic building
3Staircases linking the complex plan
100+Volunteers supporting the Trust
4Centuries of Marlborough stories
Explore
More than a house.
Move from timbered rooms to a formal garden, then browse an independent shop where every purchase supports conservation.
Discover
The house
Original surfaces, unexpected colour and rooms shaped by work, worship and family life.
Wander
The garden
A practical and beautiful space of herbs, fruit, flowers, clipped hedges and quiet paths.
Browse
The shop
Thoughtful gifts, local makers and house-inspired finds—all supporting the Trust.
What’s on at the house
Live dates, availability, prices and event terms are maintained through the Trust’s hosted booking provider.
Before you book
Check the date, start time, age guidance, access arrangements and cancellation terms shown with each listing.
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Contact the visits team before paying when you have access requirements or a question about suitability.
Contact the visits teamA hidden historic world that seems to unfold room after room.Visitor reflection · The Merchant’s House
Protected by peopleSince 1991
Play your part
History survives because people choose to care.
This house does not stand still. It needs conservation, research, patient maintenance and a warm welcome every day it opens.
First-visit essentials
A few details make planning easier.
Opening
House Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm; last entry 3pm. The shop is open until 5pm.
Full visitor informationAccess
The historic building has uneven floors, level changes, narrow openings and stairs. Step-free access to every room is not possible.
Read the access guideFacilities
There are no visitor toilets inside the property and no dedicated visitor parking. Nearby town-centre facilities are listed in the visit guide.
Prepare for your visitPlan your day
Make a day of history in Marlborough.
Choose your visit, reserve a guided tour and leave time to explore the High Street before or after the house.
