Saltram

Important notice -

Booking is not required for parkland visits or car park; parking charge applies to non-National Trust members. Café and shop open daily 10-4. To avoid disappointment pre-book visits to Garden. House is currently closed.

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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More about this place

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Do i need to pre-book? 

The park and garden at Saltram are open. The house remains closed. Bookings are not required to visit the park. We’ve introduced advance booking for the garden only to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available, pre-booking may not always be necessary. You can book tickets online or by calling 0344 249 1895 by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. We look forward to seeing you.

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Hurray for half term 

Spot a pumpkin, have a conker match and kick some crispy leaves this October half term at Saltram.

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What's happening this Christmas?

Following the impact of the coronavirus crisis we are sad to say that Saltram will not be running Enchanted Saltram this Christmas. Thank you to our local community who have supported Enchanted Saltram. We hope you still visit to enjoy winter walks, warming cups of hot chocolate and a mooch in the shop this festive season.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Saltram (19 Oct - 25 Oct)

Fri 23 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Saltram.

Timed entry to Saltram (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Mon 26 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Saltram.
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Things to see and do

Tramper in the garden with a view of the house at Saltram

Mobility scooter hire returns to Saltram 

Explore the garden and estate with ease.

Exploring outdoors at Saltram

The orangery set behind green grass and autumn leaves

Autumn in the garden 

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

A couple walk through sunlit woods

Saltram pillars walk 

Take an easy one-mile walk from Saltram House that follows parkland and woodland, providing distant views of the estuary, Plymouth and Cornwall.

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Saltram boundary walk 

This walk follows parkland and woodland, providing views of the estuary and Blaxton saltmarsh, where the woodland flowers are particularly beautiful at spring time.

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Eating and shopping

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Feeling peckish?

The Park Café will be open 10-4 daily and the Coffee Trailer 11-4 daily, serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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Stop off at the shop

The shop is open seven days a week 10am-4pm. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. In line with government guidance visitors to our shop will be required to wear a face covering from 24 July. Please bring one along with you. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Saltram for everyone, for ever.

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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

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Addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery 

Saltram, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, deals with contentious political histories. Learn more about what we are doing to be inclusive in our work and acknowledge the impact and legacies of colonialism.

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Art and collections

Saltram House visitor looking at books in the library

If you could have one...object, book or even room what would it be? 

Louise, House & Collections Manager plays an imaginary game of 'If i could have...' with the collection at Saltram.

Our collections

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

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