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Saltram’s Maritime Summer of Play

Ahoy shipmates, are you ready for a fun filled summer of play adventure?!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Head to Saltram for a Summer packed with experiences and activities designed to spark imagination and inspire a maritime adventure.

Whether you’re navigating the treacherous seas, creating your very own flag or stepping into the spotlight for a playful moment of performance, there’s something for every kind of explorer.

They’ll be activities going on each day over the summer so keep an eye out for Saltram’s planner to fill your summer with play.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The play will all be based in Saltram's garden with level wide, gravelled paths. Most activities will be positioned on lawns. There are level disabled toilet facilities within the garden by the Chapel Tearoom.

Meeting point

Head to the welcome centre to start your adventure

Upcoming events

Summer of Play - Planetarium 

Calling all space explorers - Join us for an out of world adventure, as we journey through the stars, planets and beyond.

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on
28 Aug to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:15+ 3 other dates or times

'Jersey's' Story 

For the first time in over 200 years, two companion portraits painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1748, will be brought together by the National Trust and Royal Museums Greenwich in a display in the Saloon at Saltram, from May 23 until 1 November

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on
28 Aug to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:30+ 65 other dates or times

Summer of Play - Maritime family crafting 

Climb aboard for a sea-sational family craft session!

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on
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play - Wild Wednesdays 

Join us this Summer for fun and adventures in nature with Wild Wednesdays.

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on
2 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time