Open Monday–Saturday · 10am–4pm · last entry 3pm
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Everything you need for a straightforward visit.

Find opening times, admission, access information and directions before you travel.

HouseMon–Sat, 10am–4pm
Last entry3pm
General admission£11 · £12.10 Gift Aid
Location132 High Street, SN8 1HN

Before you set off

Four checks for a smoother visit.

Check hours, booking, access and parking before setting out—especially for a guided tour, group visit or special event.

  1. 01

    Check opening information

    Confirm house and shop hours, especially around special events or seasonal changes.

    Current visitor information
  2. 02

    Use official booking links

    Reserve guided tours and events through the Trust’s hosted booking provider.

    Admission & booking
  3. 03

    Read the access guide

    The building has uneven floors, narrow routes and several staircases. Contact the team before travel when access is important.

    Access guide
  4. 04

    Plan parking and facilities

    There is no dedicated visitor parking and no visitor toilet inside the house.

    Getting here

Getting here

In the centre of Marlborough.

Marlborough is approximately 75 miles from London and 30 miles from Bath. The entrance is on the north side of the High Street, about 100 yards from the Town Hall.

By car
From London, leave the M4 at junction 14 and follow the A4. From the west, leave at junction 15 and follow the A346.
Parking
Short-stay parking is available on the High Street. Longer-stay parking is available behind Waitrose (SN8 4BY); check current restrictions.
Coach groups
Arrange a group visit in advance and check coach-parking arrangements with Marlborough Town Council.

Admission

Choose how you visit.

General admission normally needs no advance booking. Guided tours and events should be reserved online.

01Drop in

General admission

£11£12.10 with Gift Aid

Explore the house at your own pace during public opening hours.

  • Children visit free
  • Historic Houses members visit free
  • Friends visit free except on separately ticketed event days
View opening information
03Tailored visit

Groups & schools

Price arrangedbefore payment

Plan a visit around your group size, interests, preferred date and access needs.

  • For societies, schools and tour operators
  • Practical details agreed in advance
  • A confirmed price before payment
Plan a group visit
Access
Uneven floors, level changes, narrow doorways and several staircases. Step-free access to every room is not possible. Read the access guide
Toilets & parking
No visitor toilets or dedicated parking at the house. Use town-centre facilities and allow walking time.
Shop
Open to everyone without a house ticket. Cashless, card payments only. Explore the shop
During your visit
Assistance dogs are welcome. Ask about photography, travel light and contact the team before a special journey for a specific object or display.

Questions before travelling?

Talk to the visitor team.

Contact us about access, groups, schools or a specific collection item.

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.