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About Montacute House

Montacute is a masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design. With its towering walls of glass, glow of ham stone and surrounding garden and parkland, it is a place of beauty and wonder.

Sir Edward Phelips was the visionary force and money behind the creation of this masterpiece, which was completed in 1601. Built by skilled craftsman using local ham stone under the instruction of William Arnold, master mason, the house was a statement of wealth, ambition and showmanship. The ground floor of the house is open, however, the upper floors are currently closed.

A beautiful garden surrounds Montacute House, constantly changing, filling the house with scent in summer and providing an atmospheric backdrop for a winter walk.

National Trust

National Trust

National Trust

National Trust

National Trust

National Trust

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Food Available iconFood Available
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly iconDog Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00

Garden 10:00 - 17:00  House 11:00 - 16:00 Opening hours vary depending on the season, so please check the with the attraction before you go

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-17) : £6.50
  • Adult (17-18+) : £13.00

Free entry for National Trust members. The reduced ticket price reflects the current closure of the house upper floors.

Admission (from 1 March 2024)

Ticket type Gift aid Standard

Adult £14.30 £13.00

Child £7.20 £6.50

Family £35.80 £32.50

1 adult, 2 children £21.50 £19.50

Group Adult £12.35

Group Child £6.15

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 2 - 3 hours

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Contact Details

Montacute House
Montacute
Somerset and Bristol
TA15 6XP
England

Tel: 01935823289

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