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The garden sundial at The Merchant’s House

News

Approved updates from the house.

Read current, dated information about funding, strategy, conservation and organisational activity.

Current approved updates

Dated stories about funding, strategy and organisational activity.

£30,000 Heritage Fund award

Initial support for “Re-inventing The Merchant’s House on Marlborough High Street” will help the Trust plan for a resilient future.

Read the funding update

Our plan for 2026–2028

Priorities for conservation, visitors, participation, income, governance and organisational capability.

Read the plan

Current events

Event dates and availability are maintained through the booking provider rather than duplicated in the news archive.

See what’s on

Editorial approach

A useful, maintainable archive

Only approved and dated stories should be published here. Every update should identify an owner, publication date, review or expiry date, and the source for operational or financial claims.

Urgent opening information belongs on the visit pages and announcement bar; live ticket availability belongs in the booking provider.

Historic stained glass inside The Merchant’s House

A house worth keeping

The next chapter needs all of us.

Visits, donations, memberships and volunteer time all help protect this remarkable place and share it with future generations.