A historic Salisbury townhouse is bringing Regency glamour to life.
Mompesson House, located in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close, will reopen on Friday, March 6 and is offering visitors a taste of Regency elegance through its 2026 season theme.
The National Trust property will focus on life during the Regency era, highlighting the story of the Portman family, who lived in the house at that time.
Visitors can explore the rhythms of a Regency year, from the family’s spring return to Salisbury to the excitement of preparing for a summer ball and the rituals of closing the house for winter.
Jennifer Grene, visitor experience officer for the National Trust at Mompesson House, said: "The house always looks its best after its winter clean, but this year visitors will also be able to see conservation happening in real time.
"It’s a unique chance to see how we care for this important eighteenth-century townhouse while also enjoying a dive into the glamour of the Regency social season."
Seasonal activities, historical facts, and the chance to try Regency-era dance steps will also be part of the visitor experience.
The vast majority of the house and the garden will remain open whilst this work takes place.
Entry is free for National Trust members, with standard admission charges for non-members.
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