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Garden tours at Saltram

Join one of Saltram's garden team for a walk and talk around the garden, learning about the history and its highlights. You will also get an exclusive look behind the scenes, where there is even more to learn about the garden at Saltram.

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  • Admission applies

Enjoy seasonal highlights of the garden with a tour available to join each month from July through to October - from vibrant summer planting, to rich autumn colour. Meeting at 11am by the Stables flower bed, approximately 1 hour tour. Pre-booking is required for this tour, or on-the-day tickets may be possible depending on availability. Tickets are £4 which contributes to fundraising for Saltram. Please note the tour ticket does not include garden entry and a garden admission ticket will need to be purchased upon arrival, or entry is free for National Trust members. Tours dates on Wednesdays; 15th July, 12th August, 9th September and 7th October.

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Prices

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All £4.00
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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

The tour follows gravelled paths that are fairly level and suitable for wheelchairs. There are some slopes in places. The tour is approximately 1 hour and will be walking & standing for duration.

Meeting point

Meeting by the Stables bed, which is on your left once your have taken the path from the Welcome Centre into the garden. A 'meeting point' board will be in place as a marker point.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather as tour is fully outdoors. The tour follows gravelled paths, but may go to other areas that may be muddy, so wear suitable footwear.

Other

Dogs are welcome on short leads in the majority of the garden at Saltram, however dogs would not able to join the full garden tour due to one location on the tour route. If you would like to attend the tour with your dog, you are welcome to, however you would need to step away from the tour momentarily whilst the tour continues through the Orange Grove and join again after.

Upcoming events

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Saltram 

Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this May half-term, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.

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3 Jul to 4 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 63 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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3 Jul to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:30+ 121 other dates or times

Saltram’s Maritime Summer of Play 

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

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18 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 50 other dates or times

Summer of Play - Maritime family crafting 

Climb aboard for a sea-sational family craft session!

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27 Jul to 1 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 11 other dates or times