Visitors to the National Trust’s Saltram estate in Plymouth will be able to celebrate summer in style as the property announces extended opening hours on Friday evenings throughout the summer.
From Friday 19 July to 30 August, visitors to the historic National Trust estate in Devon can enjoy the beauty of Saltram under the evening sun as the garden stays open until 7pm.
The National Trust has announced plans to open up more of its estate to double the size of the free-to-access country park at Saltram in Plymouth. The new area of country park will enhance public access, restore historical landscapes, and improve the area’s natural habitats.
Spanning 32 hectares (79 acres) - equivalent to 45 football pitches - on the eastern side of the 213 hectare (...
Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans.
There’s loads going on this season from Easter adventures and family trails to tree planting and learning about veteran trees to guided art tours and much more.
What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you...
Guide Dogs and Saltram House collaborated recently to improve the visitor experience for visitors to the property who have a vision impairment.
Last month, 13 members of staff and volunteers from the National Trust property situated on the outskirts of Plymouth received expert training and advice from Guide Dogs’ My Sighted Guide service.
The National Trust’s Saltram will be bringing some festive sparkle to the ground floor of the Georgian mansion near Plymouth. A staggering 48,460 lights will be adorning the huge Christmas trees inside the house, with the grand rooms elaborately decorated to tell the story of the Nutcracker. Booking will be essential with limited tickets to visit the display inside the house and garden until...
Magnificent houses with Father Christmas, warm mince piece at the tea-rooms, frosty walks all waiting to be discovered at National Trust places in Devon and Cornwall this Christmas.
A pop-up 1950s cinema has opened at Greenway in South Devon this December. Vintage-styled cinema in a cosy marquee in the garden, complete with red velvet seats and uniformed ushers, is screening classic...
Father Christmas will be telling stories and singing songs during four half-hour performances in the stables at Saltram, which have been decorated as a magical grotto. For the first time, these ‘relaxed’ sessions have been designed to welcome audience members who might benefit from a more informal experience, such as those with autism and sensory or communication needs.
There are opportunities to get more involved at Saltram this winter with the introduction of new Christmas Guides. These roles are great chance to join a growing family of volunteers and take part in the festivities, without having to commit a lot of time.
Saltram is becoming an ever more popular destination for Christmas. Last year saw the launch of ‘Enchanted Saltram’ with late...
Police have launched an investigation following reports of an assault that occurred within the grounds of Saltram House, Plympton.
Between 5:15-25pm on Monday 9th January, a female dog walker in her 30’s was attacked by a man who emerged from the bushes and attempted to drag her back in.
The suspect is described as white, 5'7” tall, and of slim build. He had short, dark hair,...
The National Trust has teamed up with Sport England to invest £146,000 into the existing pathways at Saltram’s parkland to provide better access for their outdoor users.
The parkland at Saltram already provides access to amazing countryside which is visited by hundreds of people, who both support the Trust and value the chance to experience and enjoy the outdoors. Thanks to Sport...
