The Trust

The National Trust acquired Heywood House in 1982 and converted the estate into offices for their staff.

Capacity: up to 6 Cabaret style

Rates: Members £15 per hour; Non-Members £30 per hour.

The Treasury

Sir James Ley, 1st Earl of Marlborough was Lord High Treasurer to King James I and then to King Charles I.

Capacity: up to 20 Boardroom Style

Rates: Members £30 per hour; Non Members £60 per hour.

The Marlborough

Three Earls of Marlborough lived here. On Sir James Ley’s death his son Henry became the 2nd Earl and MP for Westbury and Devizes. Sir James’ grandson, James, became the 3rd Earl but died fighting the Dutch fleet off Lowestoft.

Capacity: up to 32 Cabaret Style

Rates: Members £30 per hour; non members £60 per hour

The Main Hall

This was the heart of the original Jacobean manor, extensively embellished in 1837 with a fireplace large enough for any “Fireside Chat”!

With its presentation screen and speakers, this space easily converts into a Conference Venue or Event Space.

Capacity: Up to 64 Cabaret Style or 120 Theatre Style

Rates: Members £600 for a full day; Non Members £850 for a full day

The Conservatory

This was originally created as a “Palm House” in the 1800s, then a swimming pool in the 1970s, then a Conservatory under the National Trust, and today it houses our Café and a further meeting room.

Capacity: up to 35 Theatre Style

Rates: Price on Application