Saltram House and Gardens

Description

Saltram overlooks the River Plym and is set in a rolling landscape park that provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth. Strolling along the riverside or through the woodland, you can almost forget that the city lies so close.
 
Saltram was home to the Parker family from 1743, when an earlier mansion was remodelled to reflect the family’s increasingly prominent position. It's magnificently decorated, with original contents including Chinese wallpapers and an exceptional collection of paintings (several by Sir Joshua Reynolds). It also has a superb country house library and Robert Adam’s Neo-classical Saloon.

Price starts from £16.50 for Adults(18 years and over), £8.30 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £24.80 for Family(1 adult & 2 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • House: Overlooking the River Plym and set in a rolling 18th-century landscape, the house is full of treasures, stories and intrigue to discover. Explore the creativity of, and inspirations for, work by Kauffman and other artists and makers at Saltram this year.
  • Garden: Complete with 18th-century sweeping lawns, an ancient lime tree avenue, exotic planting and garden follies, the garden offers layers of history, planting and tranquillity to be explored.
  • Estate: Rare survival of a working 18th-century estate, including farmland, beaches, salt marshes, meadows, woodland and an estuary, perfect for family walks, cycling and exploring with four legged friends.
  • 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.
  • Things to do in the garden at Saltram: With beautiful views of its Palladian exterior, the garden and grounds at Saltram remain a peaceful space throughout the year. Filled with many impressive specimens of rare, ancient and exotic trees and plants, the garden is a horticultural delight. Bursts of colour adorn each area throughout the seasons and the heady scents along many paths fill the senses during a walk.
  • Exploring the park at Saltram: A much-loved green space for Plymouth, Saltram Park welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Whether you're here to cycle, stroll, picnic, explore with your dog, or enjoy the local wildlife, this space offers something special for everyone.
  • Things to do in Saltram house: Home to the Parker family for several generations, Saltram is a Georgian jewel, rich with original collections and architecture. An elegant façade built around a much earlier house, it was acquired by George Parker in 1712 and today provides a fascinating glimpse into upper class life at the time.

Facilities

  • Parking: One way car system in place in car park, please follow exits signs when leaving the car park. Majority of parking on gravel spaces. Overflow parking on grass or matting, this may be closed during bad weather conditions. Tarmac disabled spaces available. 50 yards.
  • Food & Drinks: Chapel Cafe located within the garden.
  • Dogs allowed: Dogs are allowed anywhere in the parkland, but not in the house.

What to see

The history of Saltram house: The Parker family arrived at Saltram in the 1740s, transforming it into a place for visiting and entertainment. Developed as a summer residence, the remodelling of the house, garden and parkland through the years are still at the heart of what makes Saltram special.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/saltram/history-of-the-house-at-saltram

The history of the garden at Saltram: Originally developed as a landscape garden, the Plantsmans’ garden at Saltram, was mostly created in the late 19th century by the 3rd Earl of Morley. In more recent years the garden team have added to it's history of exotic planting, eighteenth century sweeping lawns and woody shady planting. Discover how the Parker developed a fashionable show home, with equal attention paid to the garden and estate. The garden is also home to several historic garden buildings and follies, there is so much to explore!

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/saltram/history-of-the-garden-at-saltram

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

House & Garden: 

  • Adult (18+): £16.50 with Gift Aid & £15.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Child (5–17) under 5s free: £8.30 with Gift Aid & £7.50 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £41.30 with Gift Aid & £37.50 without Gift Aid.
  • 1 adult, 2 children: £24.80 with Gift Aid & £22.50 without Gift Aid.
  • Group (Adult 18+): £14.25 without Gift Aid.
  • Group (Child 5–17): £7.13 without Gift Aid.

Garden:  

  • Adult (18+): £9.90 with Gift Aid & £9.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Child (5–17) under 5s free: £5.00 with Gift Aid & £4.50 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £24.80 with Gift Aid & £22.50 without Gift Aid.
  • 1 adult, 2 children: £14.90 with Gift Aid & £13.50 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/saltram#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Garden: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Park: Dawn - Dusk
  • Park Café: 09:30 - 16:00
  • Shop: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Chapel Café: Closed
  • Second-hand bookshop: 10:30 - 16:00

Address: Plymouth PL7 1UH, UK

Post Code: PL7 1UH

Council: Plymouth

County: Devon

  • By road: 3½ miles east of Plymouth city centre. Travelling south (from Exeter): exit from A38 is signed Plymouth City Centre/Plympton/Kingsbridge. At roundabout take third exit for Plympton and follow the brown signs for Saltram. Travelling north (from Liskeard): leave A38 at Plympton exit. From roundabout take first exit to Plympton and follow the brown signs for Saltram.
  • On foot: South West Coast Path within 4 miles. Route 27 cycle path also accessible to pedestrians from Plymouth City Centre or Dartmoor (via Plymbridge Woods).
  • By train: Plymouth 3½ miles.
  • By bus: Hourly Plymouth City Bus Service from city centre will drop off at the bottom of Cott Hill, from here it is a half an hour walk to the Saltram estate. New Stagecoach 19 bus route departs from Plymouth city centre (Derry's Cross) and drops you at Grantham Close, near the entrance to the driveway of Saltram. From there it is a 10 - 15 walk to Saltram Visitor Welcome.
  • Cycling: Cycle parking is outside the welcome centre in the disabled car park area. Saltram is approximately 3 1/2 miles (5.6km) from the centre of Plymouth via National Cycle Network route 27 (NCN27) This route follows quiet roads or is off-road and is part of the longer distance Devon Coast to Coast cycle route. It will take you out of Plymouth and along the banks of the River Plym. As you come out of the wooded area with the Plym on your left, continue straight ahead, following the signs to Saltram, and not NCN27. The path goes up a steep hill bringing you into the main estate. Follow signs to the house and welcome centre. Plan your route to Saltram using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle- prohibited track, please don't ride on it)
  • Parking: One way car system in place in car park, please follow exits signs when leaving the car park. Majority of parking on gravel spaces. Overflow parking on grass or matting, this may be closed during bad weather conditions. Tarmac disabled spaces available. 50 yards.

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