This event has been rescheduled and will now take place on Wednesday 15 October.

Emma Heard joins us to delve into the captivating history and haunting legends of Wiltshire. This enchanting county, with its rolling hills and ancient monuments, is brimming with tales of ghosts, folklore, and the paranormal.

Emma will share spine-chilling first-hand accounts from those brave enough to share their encounters with the unseen. We’ll journey through time, exploring eerie mysteries and captivating yarns from the past.

Emma Heard
Lover of the weird, unusual and strange, Emma lives in rural Wiltshire, where ley lines cross and the ancient souls of years gone by continue to roam the land of the living.

Crafting spooky tales on her successful blog, Weird Wiltshire,  Emma investigates ghosts, folklore and history, digging into the most mysterious stories in Wiltshire and the world beyond. Emma can be found in Haunted magazine and various other publications, appearing as a guest on podcasts and YouTube. Stay spooky!

Date: Wednesday 15 October
Time: Doors from 19.00, talk starts 19.30
Where: Arundells, 59 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Tickets: £15

All tickets are non refundable but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.

In a new production from Opera Anywhere, fall in love with Mozart’s beloved characters all over again as we ride the waves of comedy and drama with them.

In the Court of Count Almaviva, there’s a divide. The servants are young, wild and free – seizing the day and looking for change. The elders, however, would prefer things to stay traditional. Very traditional. 18th century traditional. Just for one day, the New Romantics and the old Romantics collide as Figaro and Susanna try to escape into a new world, while Almaviva and Bartolo cling to the rules of the past.

Sung in English

Date:  Saturday 24 May 2025
Time:  Access to the garden from 17.00, show starts 18.00
Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Where: Arundells, 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets: SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING Prior to 31st March 2025 Adults: £25 and Under 18s: £10
Thereafter; Adults:£30 and Under 18s: £15

We encourage picnics but we do ask that you please take your rubbish home with you.
As much as we love dogs and welcome them in the garden on our open days, only special assistance dogs are invited to our events.
There is no parking at Arundells, we recommend using city centre car parks.
All tickets are non-refundable, but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.

There are a number of works by both Augustus John and his sister Gwen John in the Arundells collection, and this talk will explore the life and work of these two extraordinary but very different Welsh artists.

Dr. David Boyd Haycock is a freelance art historian, curator and lecturer, and a Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University. He read ‘Modern History’ at St John’s College, Oxford, and the History of Art at the University of Sussex. A specialist in Modern British Art, he has curated exhibitions at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Salisbury Museum, the Russell-Cotes Gallery and Museum and the National Horse Racing Museum. His books include A Crisis of Brilliance: Five Young British Artists and the Great War (2009), Lucy Kemp-Welch: Painter of Horses (2023) and Brilliant Destiny: Augustus John & his Young Contemporaries (2023).

Date: Wednesday 28 May
Time: Talk begins at 2.30pm
Where: The Studio, Arundells, Cathedral Close, Salisbury.
Tickets: £15

Additional Details

There is no parking at Arundells, we recommend using city centre car parks.

All tickets are non refundable but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.

In his account of his 1937 tour of Germany Edward Heath referred repeatedly to his attendance at concerts, describing these as the redoubt of those civilised German values that the Nazis were busy corrupting. His story fits with what many Germans wanted to believe after 1945 – that the symphony concert hall had been a place of retreat from the vicious politics of the Nazi regime. But was this the case? Drawing on hitherto unknown sources from orchestras up and down Germany Neil Gregor shows, rather, how German orchestras became thoroughly incorporated into the political, ideological and cultural universe of Nazi Germany, and at a terrible price.

Neil Gregor
Neil Gregor is Professor of Modern European History and Director of the Parkes Institute at the University of Southampton. His newest book, The Symphony Concert in Nazi Germany, is published in May 2025 by the University of Chicago Press.

Date: Thursday 5 June
Time: Talk begins at 2.30pm
Where: The Studio, Arundells, Cathedral Close, Salisbury.
Tickets: £15

There is no parking at Arundells, we recommend using city centre car parks.

Glyn Coy runs the Hidden Wiltshire project, which encourages people to explore the hidden parts of the Wiltshire landscape, uncovering the past and finding out about local history.

After a fascinating talk in 2024, Glyn returns to Arundells to share some more of Wiltshire’s hidden gems. More details to follow. Not to be missed!

Details about the project can be found at www.hiddenwiltshire.com

Date: Thursday 12 June
Time: Doors open 7pm, talk begins at 7.30pm
Where: The Studio, Arundells, Cathedral Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets: £15

Additional Details

There is no parking at Arundells, we recommend using city centre car parks.

All tickets are non refundable but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.

Lizzy finds disdainful Mr Darcy detestable! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together? Award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in sparkling style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, bitchy best!

Date:  Friday 25 July
Time:  Access to the garden from 18.00, show starts 19.30
Where: Arundells, 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets: Adult: £18, Child: £10 (10-16yrs – under 10s free), Registered carers go free

Jazz in the Garden is one of the highlights of the event calendar every year. The Golden Eagle Jazz Band will join us for an evening of fabulous New Orleans style jazz that will please all ages. The perfect way to relax after a long day and get those toes tapping.

Bring your picnics, prosecco and chairs and settle in for what promises to be a brilliant evening in the heart of Salisbury’s Cathedral Close.

This is an outdoor performance come rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
Bring your own folding chairs or picnic blankets, there are no chairs provided.
We encourage picnics but ask that you please take your rubbish home with you.

Date: Friday 15 August
Time: Access to the garden from 6.00pm, music from 7.30pm
Where: Arundells, Cathedral Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets: Adults £18 | Children (10 to 16) £10 | Under 10s and registered carers go free

Additional Details
As much as we love dogs and welcome them in the garden on our open days, only special assistance dogs are invited to our events.
There is no parking at Arundells, we recommend using city centre car parks.

Jazz in the Garden is kindly sponsored by Parker Bullen.

Ceilidh in the Garden

Get ready to dance the night away! Ceilidh Factor, one of the UK’s hottest folk-dance bands, is bringing their infectious energy to the beautiful gardens of Arundells. Join us for a fun-filled evening of traditional music and dance. No experience necessary – our friendly caller will guide you through all the steps. Enjoy two lively sets with a break in between.

Date: Saturday 5 July
Time: Dancing will start at 7.00pm, entrance to the garden from 6.00pm
Tickets: Adults £18 | Under 14s £12

The Ceilidh will be held under cover if the weather is poor, but please bring clothing appropriate for the conditions.
We encourage picnics but we do ask that you please take your rubbish home with you.

Additional Information
As much as we love dogs and welcome them in the garden on our open days, only special assistance dogs are invited to our events.
There is no parking at Arundells, we recommend using city centre car parks.
All tickets are non-refundable, but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.

Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world – The Secret Garden. Following their success in 2024, The Plandits are bringing their re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book back for a second summer season. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors, audiences have described the show as ‘truly captivating’, ‘uplifting’, ‘totally charming and magical’. This heartfelt, energetic production is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs. As the three characters discover the transforming power of being active, the magic of nature and the joy of play, we’re sure you’ll leave this performance with a renewed enthusiasm for the world around you!

Date:  Wednesday 27 August
Time:  Access to the garden from 17.00, show starts 18.00
Where: Arundells, 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets: Adult: £17, Child: £10 (Under 12 – under 3s free), Family Ticket: £48 (x2 Adults and x2 Children), Registered carers go free

Additional Details
We encourage picnics but we do ask that you please take your rubbish home with you.
As much as we love dogs and welcome them in the garden on our open days, only special assistance dogs are invited to our events.
There is no parking at Arundells, we recommend using city centre car parks.
All tickets are non-refundable, but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.

Explore the treasures of Arundells’ diverse collection in a fascinating evening set within our beautiful gardens. We are delighted to welcome three leading specialists from the renowned local auctioneers, Woolley and Wallis, a Salisbury institution since 1884, who will offer insightful talks providing a fresh perspective on the art and history housed within Sir Edward Heath’s former home:

• Hear from John Axford, Chairman and Head of Asian Art, on the fascinating world of Chinese ceramics.
• Explore the beauty and intricacies of Japanese art with Alexandra Aguilar, Head of the Japanese Art Department and familiar face from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
• Discover the hidden histories within the paintings at Arundells with specialist Ed Beer.

Following the talks, there will be a Q&A session with the experts.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 15 July
From 5.30pm, guests can enjoy a reception in the garden and the opportunity to explore the house and gardens at their leisure.
Talks begin: 7pm
Where: Arundells, 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets: £18

The Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation is delighted to announce that our 2025 flagship annual lecture will be given by the former Prime Minister, Sir John Major, in the spectacular setting of Salisbury Cathedral on the afternoon of Thursday 26th June, starting at 2.15 pm.

The event will be introduced by the writer, Gyles Brandreth, who is Honorary Chair of the Foundation.

Reflecting on an increasingly troubled international and domestic scene, Sir John will focus his remarks on ‘The Changing Political Landscape at Home and Abroad: A Reality Check’. This will be followed by an ‘in conversation’ with the distinguished broadcaster, Angela Rippon, who will subsequently invite questions from the floor.

Sir John Major was British Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997, having previously served as Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer.

When: Thursday 26th June 2025, starting at 2.15 pm.
Where: Salisbury Cathedral.
Ticket options:
£ 28.00 - Lecture in Salisbury Cathedral.
£ 35.00 - Lecture in Salisbury Cathedral plus tea at Arundells.

Tea at Arundells offers an opportunity to socialise not only with our guests and trustees, but many of those involved in keeping the house, Edward Heath’s home from 1985 to 2005, open to the public as part of our national heritage.