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.

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

Join us for an enlightening evening with acclaimed historian and author Tim Bouverie as he discusses his latest work, Allies at War: The Politics of Defeating Hitler. Building upon the success of his bestseller Appeasing Hitler, which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing in 2020 , Bouverie delves into the complex and often fraught relationships among the Allied leaders—Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin—during World War II.

Drawing from over a hundred archives and previously unpublished diaries, Bouverie offers a fresh perspective on the Grand Alliance, highlighting the ideological divides, strategic disagreements, and personal rivalries that shaped the course of the war and laid the groundwork for the Cold War. His narrative brings to life not only the ‘Big Three’ but also the influential figures from Free France, China, and other nations whose contributions were pivotal yet are often overlooked. The book has been praised as “a brilliant narrative” by Antony Beevor and described as “magisterial in scope” by Tim Shipman.

Tim Bouverie read history at Christ Church, Oxford, and worked as a political journalist at Channel 4 News from 2013 to 2017. He regularly reviews history and politics books for publications such as The Spectator, The Observer, and The Daily Telegraph.

Date: Tuesday 30 September
Time: Doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Where: The Lecture Hall, Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets: £20

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