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Saltram
A house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A garden with year round splendour, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love.
Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UH
Opening times for 20 September 2024
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 16:30 Car park Dawn - Dusk Garden 10:00 - 17:00 Park Dawn - Dusk Park Café 09:30 - 17:00 Shop 10:00 - 17:00 Chapel tearoom 11:00 - 16:30 Second-hand bookshop 10:30 - 16:00 Please note last admission to the garden is 45 minutes before closing time. Last admission to the house is 45 minutes before closing time. Please check social media for latest news.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £9.40 £8.50 Child £4.70 £4.25 Family £23.40 £21.25 1 adult 2 children £14.10 £12.75 House & Garden
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £15.40 £14.00 Child £7.70 £7.00 Family £38.80 £35.00 1 adult 2 children £23.10 £21.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only for house and garden entry
Car park
Bookshop
Dogs allowed
Dogs are allowed anywhere in the parkland, but not in the garden or house
Café
Tea-room
Chapel Tea-room located within the garden
Accessible and disabled parking available. There are level paths in garden suitable for wheelchairs. All-terrain tramper available to book, please email saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk to book. Audio induction loops are in place in the cafe and the Welcome centre. There are adapted toilet/baby changing at the Stables and a disabled toilet in the Park cafe.
Accessible toilet
Level access to food outlet
Designated parking
Level access/terrain
Level and wide path access all through the garden
Induction loop
Powered mobility vehicle available
By road
3½ miles east of Plymouth city centre. Travelling south (from Exeter): exit from A38 is signed Plymouth City Centre/Plympton/Kingsbridge. At roundabout take third exit for Plympton and follow the brown signs for Saltram. Travelling north (from Liskeard): leave A38 at Plympton exit. From roundabout take first exit to Plympton and follow the brown signs for Saltram. What 3 words for Saltram's entrance: ///steep.runner.boring
Parking: One way car system in place in car park, please follow exits signs when leaving the car park. Majority of parking on gravel spaces. Overflow parking on grass or matting, this may be closed during bad weather conditions. Tarmac disabled spaces available. 50 yards.
Sat Nav: What 3 words for Saltram's entrance: ///steep.runner.boring Latitude and longitude for Saltram entrance: 50.384816, -4.076327
On foot
South West Coast Path within 4 miles. Route 27 cycle path also accessible to pedestrians from Plymouth City Centre or Dartmoor (via Plymbridge Woods).
By train
Plymouth 3½ miles
By bus
Service from city centre will drop off within one mile.
Planning your visit
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Things to do in Saltram house
Home to the Parker family for several generations, Saltram house is Georgian jewel, rich with original collections and architecture. Discover more about and the wonderful conservation stories featured in the BBC Hidden Treasures of the National Trust Series 2.
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Family-friendly things to do at Saltram
Find family-friendly activities to do at Saltram, from exploring the estate and gardens to seasonal events.
Events at Saltram
Search our upcoming events including seasonal family trails.
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Visiting Saltram with your dog
Find out the best places to walk your dog at Saltram and which areas are dog friendly, including the facilities available.
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Group and school visits at Saltram
There’s lots for groups and schools to enjoy at Saltram, from learning about history and nature to tucking into tea and cake, as well as group discounts.
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Accessibility at Saltram
Discover how we’re making Saltram accessible for all visitors, with detailed information on mobility aids, sensory-friendly options, and more to enhance your visit.
Highlights
House
Overlooking the River Plym and set in a rolling 18th-century landscape, the house is full of treasures, stories and intrigue to discover. Explore the creativity of, and inspirations for, work by Kauffman and other artists and makers at Saltram this year.
Garden
Complete with 18th-century sweeping lawns, an ancient lime tree avenue, exotic planting and garden follies, the garden offers layers of history, planting and tranquillity to be explored.
Estate
Rare survival of a working 18th-century estate, including farmland, beaches, salt marshes, meadows, woodland and an estuary, perfect for family walks, cycling and exploring with four legged friends.
Things to see and do
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Family-friendly things to do at Saltram
Find family-friendly activities to do at Saltram, from exploring the estate and gardens to seasonal events.
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Things to do in the garden at Saltram
Explore a garden full of seasonal bursts of colour and scents to fill the senses at Saltram, with views across the River Plym and garden walks.
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Exploring the park at Saltram
Explore beautiful countryside nestled amongst Plymouth’s urban environment at Saltram. Woodland, estuary and open green spaces provide the backdrop to this city escape.
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Things to do in Saltram house
Feast your eyes on Robert Adam’s neo-classical saloon at Saltram, lose yourself in the stories in the Chinese wallpaper and wonder at the sheer volume of books in the library.
Spotlight events
Magic and Myths - October half term trail
All trainee witches and Wizards are encouraged to dress up in their spookiest costumes and collect a wand from the wand shop at Visitor Welcome. Then head around the garden to cast all the spells you might find. Why not join in some Halloween inspired family games as well?
All events at Saltram
Find out about all the events we have coming up this season and plan your next day out.
Top trails
Trail
Saltram boundary walk
Enjoy an easy circular walk following the perimeter of the Saltram estate, offering views of the Plym Estuary and Blaxton saltmarsh.
Trail
Saltram pillars walk
Take an easy 1-mile walk from Saltram House that follows parkland and woodland, providing distant views of the estuary, Plymouth and Cornwall.
Trail
Riverside cycle trail at Saltram
This 2-mile trail through woodlands and beside the Plym estuary is perfect for a family bike ride with plenty of picnic stops en route.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Saltram
Grab a bite to eat and drink in the Chapel Tea-Room, or browse the National Trust shop. Find out what’s on the menu, and the shelves, this season.
Places to stay
Wembury Mill Cottage
Stay as close to the beach as possible in this old mill conversion right on the edge of Wembury.
Cider Cottage
Tucked away on the Buckland Abbey estate with its own private garden and a bright interior.
Malt House
A unique house on the Cotehele estate with a tower room and stylish interiors.
Elbow Cottage
A pretty former gamekeeper’s cottage perched next to woodland on the Cotehele estate.
Upcoming events
Event
Creative Saltram
Inspired by Angelica Kaufman’s self-expression through art, music and poetry, this year Saltram celebrates work by Kauffman and other artists and makers at Saltram, offering ways to get creative on your visits this season.
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Magic and Myths Half Term Trail
Dress in your spookiest outfit and collect all the spells and charms around the garden to complete your spell book.
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Wild Wednesday - October Half Term 2024
Learning forest school skills and eating marshmallows...is there a better way to spend an autumnal Wednesday?
About Saltram
Saltram overlooks the River Plym and is set in a rolling landscape park that provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth. Strolling along the riverside or through the woodland, you can almost forget that the city lies so close.
Saltram was home to the Parker family from 1743, when an earlier mansion was remodelled to reflect the family’s increasingly prominent position. It's magnificently decorated, with original contents including Chinese wallpapers and an exceptional collection of paintings (several by Sir Joshua Reynolds). It also has a superb country house library and Robert Adam’s Neo-classical Saloon.
The garden is mostly 19th century, with a working 18th-century orangery and follies, tropical planting and specimen trees providing year-round interest.
Our work
Project
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Future Saltram: Investing in heritage, nature and wellbeing in Plymouth
The future looks bright at Saltram. Find out more about the work we are doing in partnership to ensure Saltram continues to meet the growing needs of Plymouth's communities. Discover our vision for the Saltram and keep up to date with our progress here.
News
Real Work Real Lives project at Saltram
Thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the lives and work of Saltram’s historic staff have been uncovered by volunteers. Through a partnership with The Box, Plymouth, National Trust volunteers learned new skills in archive research and writing for the public. Starting with the census, the Real Work Real Lives team transcribed over 800 entries to build a better picture of who lived and worked on the estate between 1841 and 1921. Personal details of some of the workers and their families emerged from the archive collections stored at The Box.
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Our work at Saltram
A dedicated team of staff and volunteers work to maintain Saltram’s house and estate, which includes a project to revive the Orange Grove in the garden.
Project
Project
Green Minds project at Saltram
Saltram continues to put nature at the heart of its decisions with the Green Minds Plymouth project. Find out how the project has helped to change and shape Saltram for future generations.
History
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The history of Saltram house
An 18th century Palladium summer residence, Saltram’s historic interiors are just as beautiful today. Browse the shelves in the Library and see architect Robert Adam’s designs in the Saloon.
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The history of the garden at Saltram
A garden made for entertaining guests amongst the Amphitheatre and Orange Grove, Saltram has plenty of history, both outside and in.
Art and collections
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The collection at Saltram
See what there is to discover among the collection at Saltram, including fine examples of Wedgwood ceramics, intricate Chinese wallpapers and portraits by Joshua Reynolds.
Support us
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Volunteer opportunities at Saltram
Saltram is always looking for volunteers to join its dedicated team and offers a variety of opportunities.