The Merchant’s House has re-opened to visitors.
Free-Flow visits will be in operation on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when the museum and selected rooms in the house will be open (£5 per person, children free). Tours will be on Thursdays and Fridays for full tours of the house with a guide (£10 per person, children free). For more information, please refer to the website.
About
The House of Thomas Bayly was built following the Great Fire of Marlborough in 1653. Over the years 1653-1700 a fine timber and brick building was constructed, its interior panelled, brilliant with wall paintings and with a commanding oak staircase. A substantial amount of this fabric survives and hidden painted decoration is still being revealed.
Many of us are familiar with homes of the aristocracy; here is a rare opportunity to view a 17th century house of the type many of us might have lived in. Thomas was a prosperous silk mercer whose lifestyle is reflected in the spacious and elegant rooms on show.
The house is a living place. Throughout the season there are demonstrations of costume making, needlework and historic paint conservation. Musicians often play music appropriate to the period.
The conservation that is still taking place makes the Merchant's House a special and unusual visitor attraction. Each year more of its splendours are being revealed and many visitors return regularly to view progress on the project.
There is a shop within The Merchant's House stocking a wide range of gifts to suit all ages and occasions.
Ticketart | Tickettarif |
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Adult - Adult | 8,70 € pro ticket |
Under 16s - Child | 1,16 € pro ticket |
Hinweis: Bei den Preisen handelt es sich lediglich um Richtwerte, die sich täglich ändern können.
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.
There are regular bus services to Marlborough from surrounding towns and villages.
* Pre-booked House and Garden guided tours available on Saturday at either 11 am, 1 pm or 2.30 pm and need to be pre-booked on the website. Additional tours may be available at other times. Please contact us either via the website or telephone the Trust Office on 01672 511491 if you have any questions.
Groups by arrangement at other times.
Guided tours generally last between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 mins and include the House & Garden.
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