The Trustees have, according to the Arundell's website, agreed to open the house again for the 2013 season and hopefully beyond, thanks to the generosity of a former member of Sir Edward Heath's political staff. The house is situated in the most beautiful location. Not only does it provide the perfect vantage point from which to view the inspriring west... More

This is without a beautiful house and one of the most outstanding locations in Salisbury. I'm not sure whether this needs to be kept for the state though?

This should be a major attraction. However, you are asked to book in advance [so no turning up on the day as we tried]. The house is interesting, a personal record of Edward Heath's life interests. However, as he spent more time being nursed at the end of his life, the endowments he intended to keep his house as a... More

We loved the homely atmosphere and the enthusiastic guide. A pity we couldn't view upstairs. So sad that it may be sold and the wonderful collection split up and sold.

Arundells was an excellent place to visit and was really interesting to see where Edward Heath lived. We went there the very last weekend before it closed for good - due to financial implications.

The trustees have got they wanted and it has now been shut, so they can sell it off. Apparently it is running at a loss, even though it is run by volunteers. Just like that after a year without warning ,when The Friends of Arundells were given 3 years to make a go of it.

Fabulous staff gave me a tremendous welcome, followed by a truly informative and interesting tour. Sir Ed's life was so very interesting and varied and his home is quite beautiful, let us hope they win their fight to keep this lovely home open for us all to share.

Sir Edward Heath was unusual in politics - a man with what Denis Healey called "a hinterland", a range of interests outside politics. His accomplishments as a musician (organist, pianist, conductor of some of the world's great orchestras), trophy-winning yachtsman and collector of art and artefacts as well as his political life are all superbly represented in his home. And... More

There is not a lot to see here but what there is is in superb taste. Heath was a Grammer school homosexual so his taste was unencombered by public school or female influences. Also momentoes of his music and sailing career - a much under-rated man. It is very popular so you need to book. But despite its popularity it... More