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Family-friendly things to do at Saltram
Discover all the things to do with the family on a day out at Saltram. Explore the garden, house or head out on a family adventure around the estate. Find out what events are coming up that have children in mind.
The house will be closed for Christmas
While the house will be closed this year as we begin exciting preparatory works to make Saltram more accessible for the future, there's still so much to see, do and enjoy. All the details and FAQs can be found on the main Christmas page.
The Gruffalo's Child Christmas Garden Trail
Join us this Christmas at Saltram and experience the magic of the beloved Gruffalo’s Child story brought to life within Saltram’s garden. Whose is this track, and where does it go?! Step into the world of the Gruffalo’s Child and follow along on the journey through the deep dark wood with games, challenges and plenty of festive photo moments along the way.
The festivities commence on 29th November through to 1st February. There is no need to book your visit for Christmas this year.
Garden admission applies for non-members. There is no extra cost to experience the Gruffalo's Child trail.
Opening times – 10am – 4pm daily (last entry 3:20pm) Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Park café and shop – 10am-5pm daily Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
Father Christmas Grotto
Father Christmas will be dropping by the stables for meet and greets in his very own Saltram grotto! Spend some time with the big man, get a family photo and pick up your Christmas book present to take home. There will be 6 dates with lots of tickets available on each day, all tickets will need to be pre-booked tickets are £7 per child. Head to our events page to book your tickets.
Sensory backpacks at Saltram
Did you know you can now borrow a sensory backpack from Saltram’s Welcome Centre? Our sensory backpacks are specially designed for children with SEND needs, and they're available at no extra cost for families. Inside, you'll find noise-cancelling headphones, cuddly toys, a torch, and even mini canvases for children to 'paint' as they explore Saltram. We want to make every visit to Saltram more inclusive, engaging and fun. These backpacks hopefully help to create a more interactive and sensory-friendly experience, making every visit more enjoyable, inclusive, and educational.
Planning your family visit to Saltram
- Free entry for under 5s
- Baby-changing facilities in most toilets
- Buggy-friendly routes and paths around the garden and estate walks.
- Play area next to the car park and cafe
- Children’s menu available at the cafe
- Pocket money gifts and children’s books available in the shop
Top things to do in the house
What can we see?
Discover the history of the Parker family and the amazing collection of items and paintings adorning Saltram's show rooms.
Can buggies go into the house?
You can measure the width of your buggy at the Welcome Centre to see if you can bring your buggy into the ground floor of the house. There are some steps leading out through the kitchen, so the volunteers will direct you back along the route to the front door.
Alternatively, you can leave your buggy at the front of the house undercover.
Things to do in the garden and estate
Family friendly estate walks and cycling
Saltram's estate boundary walk is a great way to stretch your legs and walk along our buggy friendly paths towards the woods with views of the estuary.
Why not explore the quieter 'Dell walk' if you would like to venture into the estate a bit further on your adventures.
Its also a great place to bring the bikes and explore! The paths are generally level with some hilly areas for those up for a challenge. There are also dedicated cycle paths and a pump track dedicated to those littler bikers.
A garden for all seasons
The garden is a great place for the family to create lasting memories. Free seasonal garden trails throughout the year get children to connect with nature and the history of Saltram.
The paths are buggy and wheelchair friendly and the borders are bursting with interest and colour all year round.
The garden is the best place to have a picnic and the lawns make a great snack spot but also the perfect place to fly a kite, play and let off some steam.
Eating and drinking at Saltram
The Stables cafe is the perfect place to sit and have some lunch as a family. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, as well as lots of highchairs to use and a baby change within the cafe. The Stables is a perfect family friendly place to visit.
For those who want to continue to explore, there is the option of take away drinks from the trailer cafe in the car park.
In the Spring and Summer, Saltram is perfect for family picnics to. Our favourite spots around the garden include the serpentine lawn or castle folly area.
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