Saltram

Important notice -

Please note that Saltram will be closed on Tuesday 13 November. The park will be open as usual however the house, garden, café and shop will be closed all day.

A house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A secret garden to lose yourself in, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love.

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Christmas helper decorates the tree in Saltram house, Devon

Elves at work 

The house is currently closed until the 22nd November when it will re-open for Enchanted Saltram.

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Autumn glory in the garden

Gardener Martin reveals the best bits about the garden at this time of year, and why autumn is the last 'big show' of the year.

Where first?

Golden leaves

Explore the outdoors  

Explore this beautiful countryside gem nestled amongst Plymouth’s urban environment. Woodland, estuary and open green spaces provide the backdrop to this city escape.

Two conservators move paintings

A house full of treasures 

Fascinating treasures and intriguing family stories await you at Saltram House. With a seasonal programme of exhibitions, events and activities you can always discover something new.

See the colours changing on the trees

A garden for all seasons 

Explore the unexpected beauty and tranquility of Saltram's garden just minutes from the city centre. Follies, exotic trees and beautiful blooms await you in this green oasis.

Red leaves hang in front of the Orangery

Autumn in the garden 

The rusty shades of Autumn have arrived in the garden and it's dazzling.

Venus directing Aeneas and Achates to Carthage

Reynolds and Kauffman: Royal Academy connections at Saltram 

Saltram in Devon houses a fine collection of works by two of the founding members of the Royal Academy: Angelica Kauffman and Joshua Reynolds. As 2018 sees the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy, curator Alison Cooper discusses Saltram's important collection of works by these founder members.

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What's on

Two people stand in the porch of Saltram house infront of a big christmas tree
A man holds his little girl at Christmas
The garden lit up for Christmas at Saltram, Devon
A girl sips from a hot chocolate
Volunteers dress up at Christmas in Saltram house, Devon

This Christmas we're feeling enchanted 

The magic is back this Christmas at Saltram...

When is the best time to visit? 

It can get extremely busy at Enchanted Saltram. Take a look at our visit planner and decide when is best for you and your family to come along.

Illuminated garden 

Bobble hat at the ready, the garden is all aglow this Christmas.

Feeling festively hungry? Fancy a christmas shop? 

This year there are even more opportunities to get your festive feelings going in the Winter Courtyard Café and shop.

Christmas volunteering at Saltram 

We are currently looking for Christmas Guides to help open the house this Christmas.

Father Christmas

Storytime with Father Christmas 

Find our what your fairy tale friends and their friends got for Christmas at Storytime with Father Christmas.

Visitors enjoy the food stalls at Saltram Christmas Fair

Christmas Festival - craft and food fair 

Transform your Christmas shopping with the perfect antidote to hectic high streets in the beauty of Saltram's garden.

Upcoming events

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Christmas Festival- craft and food fair

Fri 16 Nov 2018
10:00-16:00
Feel Christmassy as the garden transforms into a festive craft and food fair.

Enchanted Christmas at Saltram

Thu 22 Nov 2018
12:00-20:00
Brighten up dark winter nights with a stroll around the enchanted illuminated gardens and see the house magically decorated throughout with inspiration taken from some well-known fairy tales.

Storytime with Father Christmas

Sat 01 Dec 2018
15:00-15:45
Sit down and join Father Christmas in the stables as he shares magical stories and some festive songs. Includes a special keepsake.

Storytime with Father Christmas - Relaxed session

Sun 02 Dec 2018
15:00-15:45
Sit down and join Father Christmas in the stables as he shares some magical festive stories, songs and Christmas cheer. This will be a relaxed performance. Includes a keepsake.

Storytime with Father Christmas - For grown ups only

Fri 21 Dec 2018
18:30-19:15
Who said seeing Father Christmas was just for kids? If you're tired of missing out and struggling to get into the Christmas spirit we have just the thing for you, with our grown-ups only performance.
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Eating and shopping

Saltram park cafe

All your favourites at Park Café 

Reward yourself after a day's exploring with a tasty treat.

A couple taking tea in the Chapel Tea-room

Tea the old fashioned way at The Chapel Tea-room 

Take tea the old fashioned way at the Chapel Tea-room

Gifts, plants, books and more

Autumn winter 2017 National Trust Retail Range

Any excuse for a shop 

Saltram has great gift ideas for all of your favourite people or even if you want to treat yourself.

Books on a shelf

Volunteer your old books 

Set all of your unwanted books free by donating them to Saltrams second hand bookshop.

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History

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Saltram's story

Visited Saltram hundreds of times never really knowing how it came to be the place we enjoy today? This animation brings to life the history of Saltram and how it came into the care of the National Trust.

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Our work

The southwest corner of Saltram house in summer

Visitor Newsletter 

Welcome to our supporter and visitor newsletter. Read about the work we do to keep Saltram special.

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Get involved

A volunteer guts a large green plant back

Join our team of volunteers 

Make new friends, learn about the estate, and get involved with the work we do at Saltram.

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Groups

A group walk between green hedges at Saltram

Group visits 

Come as a group on a visit to Saltram, you'll have lots to talk about on the way home.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Saltram on the National Trust Collections website

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