The Arms above the entrance are of its foundress, Lady Margaret Hungerford who with her husband Sir Edward Hungerford, Commander of Cromwell's forces in Wiltshire during the English Civil War, lived in Corsham House (now Corsham Court) and there is a strong historical and interesting link between the two sites.
We are open:
- April to September
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
- Fridays and Saturdays 1.30 pm - 4.00pm
- October, November, February & March
- Saturdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm
We are closed during December and January.
Adults - £2.50
Pensioner/student concessions £2.00
Schoolchildren - 50p
Group (10+) visits - £2.00 per person
(contact Marian on 01249 713486)
Current News
In the shop, we now have copies of Ernest Hird's reprinted History of the Almshouses. As well as a selection of gift cards, pictures and postcards, also look out for the Melamine Giftware especially commissioned for us in 2008.
Interested in becoming a Volunteer?
If you have a couple of hours to spare once or twice a month, we are looking for people to join our friendly team of volunteer guides. Please contact our chairman, Peter, on 01249 713486.