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Saltram - National Trust A house full of treasures, stories and intrigue. A magical garden to lose yourself in, plus extensive parkland for everyone to enjoy.
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Saltram is still a largely undiscovered treasure, and the result of centuries of sophistication and extravagance just waiting for you to discover! The perfect family day out: close to Plymouth and yet in a world of its own. Home to the Parker family for nearly 300 years, the house with its original contents provides a fascinating insight into country-estate life throughout the centuries. Fine Robert Adam interiors and beautiful collections bring the 'age of elegance' to life at Saltram. Learn about some of the fascinating characters and family stories, including the correspondence between Frances, the first Countess, and Jane Austen. Surrounding the house is a beautiful 20+ acre garden, in which there are many plants of interest year round as well as historic statuary, follies and an orangery. The garden has excellent accessibility all year round and the many pathways that weave through the myriad of plants, from stunning large trees to herbaceous borders, provide sights and smells to capture the imagination of all ages.

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✨ It’s time! The tickets for Saltram’s Christmas are now all live! ✨Secure your tickets here: https://www.nationaltrust-...
15/10/2026

✨ It’s time! The tickets for Saltram’s Christmas are now all live! ✨

Secure your tickets here: https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets/34953?catID=33088&branches.branchID=2490

🎄 Step into a magical North Pole wonderland as you explore a series of four beautifully dressed rooms within the mansion, transformed into a festive world of twinkling lights, enchanting decorations and wintry wonder.

🎅🏼 Discover a little slice of the North Pole right here in South Devon, where Christmas magic awaits around every corner!
We look forward to seeing you there.



* Please note, a portion of the house will remain closed as exciting National Lottery Heritage Funded work begins installing a lift to the first floor, platform lifts and new ramps to create a step-free route through more of the house from summer 2027.
A slightly smaller route of four rooms will be beautifully dressed as well as lots of festive extras in the garden this year.

We're proud to be one of the partners that will benefit from a forest of the future thanks to Plymouth and South Devon C...
08/10/2026

We're proud to be one of the partners that will benefit from a forest of the future thanks to Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest. Updates on Saltram's new community forest coming soon!

07/10/2026

Did you know that Saltram was once in the intertidal zone? It gets its name from the saltmarsh that naturally existed on the edge of the estate before it was filled in and transformed into a racecourse.

This connection makes it a natural setting for 'Intertidal' - the art installation that has been making waves in the city since its launch last month, with four Fiestas filled with water which respond to the changing tide in real time. It helps to demonstrate that the influence of the sea does not simply stop at the water’s edge. And that while the weather can be unpredictable, there's a certain predictable rhythm to the tide.

Plymouth is a tidal city, shaped by the movement of water around, through and beneath it. Intertidal brings that hidden rhythm into everyday life.

Created by the artist, David Cotterrell, Intertidal is with us this week until Monday 12 October.


‼️We are very busy today and the car park is currently full ‼️Please consider visiting later in the day. Thank you for b...
04/10/2026

‼️We are very busy today and the car park is currently full ‼️
Please consider visiting later in the day. Thank you for bearing with us today

Have you seen Saltram's modern day equivalent of the Bayeux Tapestry yet? Work started this week to stabilise the rockfa...
03/10/2026

Have you seen Saltram's modern day equivalent of the Bayeux Tapestry yet?

Work started this week to stabilise the rockface that surrounds the historic amphitheatre and a 75-metre-long banner has been erected along the protective fencing.

The Grade II-listed amphitheatre on the Riverside Path at Saltram has overlooked the River Plym for nearly 300 years.

Yet in recent times it’s suffered a series of cliff falls from the surrounding rockface, leaving the granite screen wall and the three arches that form the focal point of the amphitheatre at risk of potential damage.

Thankfully, as part of the Future Saltram programme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, work to stabilise the rockface and protect the amphitheatre has been made possible. When the work is complete in around 8 weeks’ time, it can be removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.

Next time you take the Riverside Path, discover the stories behind the artwork on the banner through the visitor information, which reveals some of the fascinating history of Saltram over centuries.

Visit the Future Saltram page on our website for more updates on Saltram's transformation taking place. See link in bio. 👆

HeritageFund

28/09/2026

🌿 We're Hiring! 1 x Green Communities & 2 x Plymouth Natural Grid Urban Rangers 🌿

Passionate about nature? Love the outdoors? Join our team to help improve nature spaces across Plymouth alongside communities!

Green Communities & Plymouth Natural Grid are part of Plymouth City Council & National Trust’s Urban Pioneer Partnership, delivering local nature recovery and promoting nature connection across the city.

Find out more and apply:
- Green Communities Ranger: https://bit.ly/-GC-26
- Plymouth Natural Grid Ranger: https://bit.ly/PNG-26

🔹 Fixed-term until March 2029
🔹 NT Ranger career level B (£27,612 per annum)
🔹 Closing date: 11th October | Interviews: 20th & 21st October

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25/09/2026

Ewe better baa-lieve it - the sheep have returned to Saltram East!

A flock of Texel ewes and Suffolk rams are helping us keep the grass short, preparing the ground for future wildflower meadows that will, over time, bring colour and life to this landscape.

You might notice some changes to the dogs on leads guidance while the sheep are here. Thank you to everyone who helps us care for this shared landscape by keeping dogs on leads around sheep. Your support really matters.



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It's that time of year again...Christmas at Saltram 2026 is on its way...Step into a magical North Pole wonderland as yo...
23/09/2026

It's that time of year again...Christmas at Saltram 2026 is on its way...

Step into a magical North Pole wonderland as you explore a series of beautifully dressed rooms within the mansion, transformed into a festive world of twinkling lights, enchanting decorations and wintry wonder. Discover a little slice of the North Pole right here in South Devon, where Christmas magic awaits around every corner!

🎅 Please note, Father Christmas is a very busy man and he therefore cannot visit us this year. We hope to welcome him back once we have completed all the house adaptations in the future.

🎟 All visits to the house will need to be booked via Saltram’s website in advance to guarantee entry this Christmas.
(Tickets are not available just yet, we will announce as soon as they are ready on our social media in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out!)

❄ The festivities commence on Friday 20th November through to Sunday 3rd January

Head over to the website to find out all the details of this years offer: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/saltram/christmas-at-saltram

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