Opening Times and Admission Prices
Opening Times 2010
Wilton House
2nd - 8th April inclusive
1st May - 31st August (but closed 24th - 31st May 2010 inclusive)
The House is closed each Friday and Saturday but will open on Bank Holiday Saturday 1st May and Bank Holiday Saturday 28th August.
Open 11.30am - 4.30pm (last admission 3.45pm)
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to visit the House and an additional 60 minutes to view the exhibitions and film within the Old Riding School, and the Grounds.
During school holidays, Bank Holiday weekends and other busy times, access to the House is on a free flow basis. Knowledgeable guides are positioned in each of the main rooms and are always happy to answer questions.
On quieter days, access to the House is by guided visit. Wilton House Guides accompany visitors through the main state rooms, leaving the rest of the House to be visited on a free flow basis. Guided visits start every 30 minutes from the Front Hall and last approximately 40 minutes.
The first guided visit of the day is at 11.30am. Visitors can book places on a tour of their choice on arrival at Admissions. Places are limited to 20 on each tour and are allocated on a “first come first served” basis. Please telephone for further details.
The Wilton House Guide Book costs £5 and can be bought in our Shop, or in the Front Hall of the House. It may also be purchased in advance at a cost of £6 to include UK postage. Please enquire for overseas postage rates.
The South Ante Library and Dining Room
These two rooms will be open on the following dates and, when open, are included in the House admission price:
1st - 3rd May inclusive
1st July - 1st August Sundays to Thursdays
28th - 31st August inclusive
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that this information is accurate, it is occasionally necessary to close certain rooms in the House or parts of the Estate at short notice. Due to a private event both the House and Grounds will be completely closed 24th May to 31st May 2010 inclusive.
Grounds (including Adventure Playground)
2nd - 18th April inclusive
1st May - 31st August daily (but closed 24th - 31st May 2010 inclusive)
Weekends in September
Open 11.00am - 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm)
On Saturday 14th August Wilton House is holding a Supercar Event in the Grounds in aid of The Stars Appeal. On this day there will be no general or Membership admission to only the Grounds and Adventure Playground. All visitors will be charged at £10 for adults, £5 for children between 5 - 15.
The Wilton House Grounds extend to 21 acres of parkland including 4 formal gardens. They contain much of interest at all times of the year. A flat, circular walk mostly on gravel paths includes the main areas of interest and takes about 45 minutes. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the grounds.
The children’s Adventure Playground is easily accessible from the Entrance, and is near to both the Shop and Restaurant. Aimed at children from toddlers to early teens, it is a safe and exciting area and is included in the grounds admission price.
The HHA is an an association representing the interests of Britain’s historic houses, castles and gardens which are still in private hands. Wilton House extends free entry to HHA Friends. For further details click here.
Royal Horticultural Society
Wilton House offers free access to RHS Individual Members (and the main card holder of Joint or Family/Explorer membership) to the Grounds throughout the open period (except regular access to the adventure playground). For further information please refer to the RHS Members Handbook 2010 or log on to www.rhs.org.uk/entry.
Great British Heritage Pass
Overseas visitors with Great British Heritage Passes have free entry to the House and Grounds. To find out more click here.
Old Riding School, Exhibitions and Film
2nd - 8th April inclusive
1st May - 31st August (but closed 24th - 31st May 2010 inclusive)
The Old Riding School is closed each Friday and Saturday but will open on Bank Holiday Saturday 1st May and and bank Holiday Saturday 28th August.
Open 11.30am - 4.30pm (last admission 3.45pm)
The exhibition area of the Old Riding School displays many interesting objects previously used on the estate. In further rooms are a Victorian laundry, a Tudor kitchen, and the Wilton House dolls houses.
The 20 minute film, shown continually throughout the day, is a dramatised account of the history of the Herbert family and the Earls of Pembroke.
Restaurant
2nd - 18th April inclusive
1st May - 31st August daily (but closed 24th - 31st May 2010 inclusive)
Weekends in September
Open 11.00am - 5.00pm
Open for morning coffee, and afternoon teas. Light snacks and lunches are served throughout the day. A take away service of drinks and icecream is also available.
Admission Prices
Without Gift Aid
House and Grounds
Adult £12/Concession £9.75/Child (5-15) £6.50
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children 5-15 incl) £29.50
Grounds, including Adventure Playground
Adult £5/Concession £4.50/Child (5-15) £3.50
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children 5-15 incl) £15
Old Riding School, Exhibitions and Film
Entry is included in the House and Grounds ticket. Grounds only ticket holders are also welcome to visit Sundays to Thursdays and Bank Holiday Saturdays.
With Gift Aid
Receive a Gift Shop or Restaurant voucher WORTH DOUBLE your gift aid donation.
House and Grounds
Adult £13.50 (includes a £3 voucher)
Concession £10.75 (includes a £2 voucher)
Child £7.00 (includes a £1 voucher)
Family £32.50 (includes a £6 voucher)
Grounds (including Adventure Playground
Adult £5.50 (includes a £1 voucher)
Concession £5.00 (includes a £1 voucher)
Child £4.00 (includes a £1 voucher)
Family £17.00 (includes a £4 voucher)
All money raised from Gift Aid goes directly towards the maintenance and preservation of Wilton House. To pay by Gift Aid you must be a UK tax payer.
CHILDREN UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AT ALL TIMES AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY ON THEIR OWN.
ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED. OTHERWISE NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS.
IN THE INTERESTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY NO ROLLERBLADING, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, HEELYS OR BARBEQUES ARE PERMITTED IN THE GROUNDS.
