Saltram

Devon

A house full of treasures, stories and intrigue. A magical garden with year-round splendour, plus an extensive park for everyone to enjoy.

Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UH

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A crisp and wintry view of Saltram House from the Orangery at Christmas time

Opening times for 10 November 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed
Car park	Dawn - Dusk
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Park	Dawn - Dusk
Park Café	09:30 - 16:00
Shop	10:00 - 16:00
Chapel Café	Closed
Second-hand bookshop	10:30 - 16:00

Garden
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£9.90	£9.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£5.00	£4.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£24.80	£22.50
1 adult 2 children	£14.90	£13.50

House & Garden
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£16.50	£15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£8.30	£7.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£41.30	£37.50
1 adult 2 children	£24.80	£22.50
Group (Adult 18+)		£14.25
Group (Child 5-17)		£7.13

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Accessible and disabled parking available. There are level paths in garden suitable for wheelchairs. All-terrain tramper available to book, please email saltramtramper@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.
Saltram access statement
Find out more about accessibility before your visit to Saltram here
Our AccessAble page with more detailed information is available here
Accessible toilet
Designated parking
Induction loop
Level access to food outlet
Level access/terrain
Level and wide path access all through the garden
Powered mobility vehicle available
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Directions via Google Maps
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
Hourly Plymouth City Bus Service from city centre will drop off at the bottom of Cott Hill, from here it is a half an hour walk to the Saltram estate. New Stagecoach 19 bus route departs from Plymouth city centre (Derry's Cross) and drops you at Grantham Close, near the entrance to the driveway of Saltram. From there it is a 10 - 15 walk to Saltram Visitor Welcome.
Cycling
Cycle parking is outside the welcome centre in the disabled car park area. Saltram is approximately 3 1/2 miles (5.6km) from the centre of Plymouth via National Cycle Network route 27 (NCN27) This route follows quiet roads or is off-road and is part of the longer distance Devon Coast to Coast cycle route. It will take you out of Plymouth and along the banks of the River Plym. As you come out of the wooded area with the Plym on your left, continue straight ahead, following the signs to Saltram, and not NCN27. The path goes up a steep hill bringing you into the main estate. Follow signs to the house and welcome centre. Plan your route to Saltram using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle- prohibited track, please don't ride on it)
Cycling - more information
Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UH
01752333500
saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk

The Gruffalo's Child at Saltram 2025

Join us this Christmas at Saltram and experience the magic of the beloved Gruffalo’s Child story brought to life within Saltram’s garden.

Illustration of Julia Donalsons The Gruffalo's Child. Wintry snowy forest scene with Gruffalos child carrying a stick man.

Family-friendly things to do at Saltram

Find family-friendly activities to do at Saltram, from exploring the estate and gardens to seasonal events.

Explore Saltram with HistoryScapes

HistoryScapes is a GPS-based app that takes you on a journey back in time, immersing you in the sights and sounds of Saltram in the late 18th century. The pilot project is led by the National Trust’s Historic Environment and Visitor Experience teams and supported at Saltram by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Grab your phone and explore Saltram’s parkland and gardens through this unique mobile storytelling experience.

A couple using the HistoryScapes app are pictured enjoying a walk around the Saltram estate in the sunshine

Events at Saltram

Search our upcoming events including seasonal family trails.

Father Christmas in his red suit, is giving a gift to a child. There is a Christmas tree in the background and other children waiting.

Our work at Saltram

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.

Two Rangers are photographed building a new fence on the Saltram Estate

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