This May, Saltram House near Plymouth will launch a brand new exhibition, ‘By the Book’, which will celebrate the best loved items from the Parker family library.
On display together for the first time are highlights from the collection, including Mark Catesby’s beautifully illustrated Natural History of Carolina, local interest works such as Smeaton’s Narrative of The Building of the...
Tour the House and children will discover some of Saltram's winged inhabitants.
Explore the House on a taster tour and discover a side of Saltram's decor that adults don't notice. Meet cranes, griffins and more mythical, winged creatures that hide in Saltram's sophisticated decoration. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. House admission applies to non-member, under 5s free.
11.45am-12.15pm
More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333500, saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk
Step back in time and imagine yourself at Saltram 300 years ago with this family Garden tour.
Using your mind as a Tardis, journey through space and time to recreate the histories of Saltram.
One of our Saltram Tour Guides will set the scene and help children imagine life at the mansion with it's Garden as the backdrop. Hold on tight! Suitable for ages 5-12 years but will be flexible to suit the group.
Garden admission applies to non-members, under 5s free
More Information: email saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk
Bring whistles, pan lids and wellies as we bless our orchard at Wassail.
Join everyone in the Saltram Orchard to scare away the spirits and bless the crop for 2014 in the ancient custom of wassailing.
Spend the rest of your evening with us in the Cafe to sample the fruits of last year's crop with apple cakes, juice and ciders whilst watching or joining in with the Dartington Morris Men. Sorry no dogs.
More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333500, saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk
This year, visitors to National Trust’s Saltram Estate in Plympton will have the chance to experience Christmas with the servants. For this special family event on 14 and 15 December, the domestic areas of this Palladian mansion will be brought to life with tours that see the hustle and bustle of a whole host of servants preparing to celebrate the festive season.
A servants’ Christmas returns to Saltram This year, visitors to National Trust’s Saltram Estate in Plympton will have the chance to experience Christmas with the servants. For this special family event on 14 and 15 December, the domestic areas of this Palladian mansion will be brought to life with tours that see the hustle and bustle of a whole host of servants preparing to celebrate the festive season.
Families joining in with the event will meet various servants and learn more about how festive traditions have changed over time, and how different their ‘below stairs’ Christmas...
Like most UK charities, the National Trust depends on legacies to help it look after its special places such as Saltram, near Plymouth. By taking part in the Free Wills Month campaign this October, you could help support this precious green space on the outskirts of the city and its magnificent mansion and gardens for future generations to enjoy.
On Sunday 29 September, visitors to Saltram, near Plympton, can enjoy the change of seasons by celebrating Michaelmas; the coming of autumn and the shortening of days.
Join staff and volunteers in their harvest celebrations in the Stable Courtyard – pressing the masses of apples picked from the orchards and sampling freshly made apple juice and homemade cider.
Then, either take a seat on a hay bail or wander amongst local traditional craft stalls; chat to Saltram’s allotment holders or enjoy a hog roast. Entertainment will be provided by the Dartington Morris Men and Dixie...
