The Merchant's House
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1HN
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
---|---|
Child Under 16s | Free |
Guided | £15.00 per ticket |
Self-Guided | £10.00 per ticket |
Self guided Monday-Friday 10am - 3pm
Guided (please check website for availability)
Opening Times
Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
Friday | 10:00 | 15:00 |
* General Opening Text
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Disabled Visitors - stair lift to the first floor however the building has uneven floors and low ceilings throughout
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access - some areas
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Establishment Features
- Open All Year
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - one hour
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times - House by appointment only. Shop open regular hours.
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
- Parking (charge) - town centre car parks
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted - Accepted in Shop
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Please book in advance
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Tues, Fri & Sat from 1st April to 31 Oct
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The main A4 London to Bath road runs through Marlborough - 30 miles from Bath and 75 miles from London. Use one of the town's many convenient car parks.
Public Transport Directions
There are regular bus services to Marlborough from surrounding towns and villages.
TripAdvisor

- Excellent106
- Very Good26
- Average5
- Poor3
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- Paul QIsle of ManNo one to guide us so very disappointingThursday, 19th December 2024We had read some great reviews about this place but all of them mention how good & knowledgeable the person acting as the guide was. Strangely you enter through a retail shop. We paid a tenner each... Read full review
- Carolyn WNewbury, England, United KingdomA very worthwhile place to visitMonday, 7th April 2025We had the pleasure of a guided tour of the Merchant’s House last Saturday. Our guide Robin did an excellent job and was incredibly informative on the history of both the house and Marlborough... Read full review
- helgre2016Chelmsford, United KingdomThe Merchants House and a lot moreThursday, 24th April 2025This was an amazing little find. Going in through what appeared to be a normal shop to an historic house that seemed to go up and back for miles. So much authentic orginal nooks and crannnies in the... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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