Summer of Play - Maritime family crafting
Climb aboard for a sea-sational family craft session!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Little sailors and their grown-up crew are invited to dive into hands-on activities, unleash your creativity, and make treasures to take home. Craft some colourful sea creatures and nautical masterpieces. There is fun on the horizon for everyone, every Monday and Tuesday throughout the school holidays, drop in anytime from 11-3pm. No crafts on Monday 31st August 2026
You do not need to find any ships gold for this activity as it is completely free. Car Park charges and garden admission charges apply unless an NT member. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
So hoist the anchor, gather your crew and set sail on a creative adventure
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Ramped access into Stable 6 for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Cobbles lead up to the Stables around the courtyard.
- Meeting point
X marks the spot at Stable 6 in the courtyard near the cafe.
- What to bring and wear
All crew mates must wear clothes they are happy to craft in.
Upcoming events
Saltram’s Maritime Summer of Play
Ahoy shipmates, are you ready for a fun filled summer of play adventure?!
'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
Summer of Play - Storytelling with Stiltskin Theatre 'All at Sea'.
We are delighted to welcome Stiltiskin Theatre company for another Summer at Saltram, as they tell the tales of All at Sea in the garden.
Summer of Play - Family game days
Chart a course for laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable family memories