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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.
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
Magic and Myths - October Half Term Trail
Saturday 19 October - Sunday 3 November 2024
Dress in your spookiest outfit and collect all the spells and charms around the garden to complete your spell book.
Start your visit by heading to the wand shop at the Welcome Centre, or feel free to bring your own wand. Collect your spell book trail sheet and make your way around the garden, casting spells and collecting charms in your book to complete your magical training.
Around the garden, you'll have the chance to practice casting your charms in our 'Spell Casting Area.' Join in some fun spooky games like broomstick racing and spell dodging.
Great spooky fun for children and families of all ages.
Admission charges apply to enter the garden. NT members are free. The trail sheet is free. Car park charges apply. NT members park for free.
Wild Wednesday - October Half Term
Wednesday 23 and Wednesday 30 October 2024
Join us at the forest school for some Autumnal crafts such as making tree boggarts and then finishing it off with toasting marshmallows over the fire pit.
Booking is essential for these activities. Please click on the link below then click the 'Check Availability' button to book your place.
There are two booking slots available per day, 11am-12pm and 12:30-1:30pm.
Activities cost £4 per child. No booking required for accompanying adults.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Not suitable for under 5s.
Parking charges apply, unless an NT member.
Christmas at Saltram 2024
Friday 22 November - Wednesday 1 January 2025
This year, step into the magic of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' as it's brought to life within Saltram's magical interiors. With the house perfectly prepared and Father Christmas on his way, festive enchantment awaits you at Saltram.
House entry and Father Christmas must be booked in advance to guarantee your visit. There will also be a festive, fun-filled children’s trail around the garden for everyone to enjoy.
Visit our Christmas page here.
This half term - What is great for children who are...
Toddlers and Pre-schoolers
Half term is a great time of year for some spooky (not scary) family fun. The giant Pesky Pumpkins have returned and 8 of them are hidden around the garden to spot.
Primary Schoolers
All trainee witches and wizards can head to the Welcome Centre where they can select their chosen wand from the shop. After you have collected your spell book trail sheet you can collect all the charms you find around the garden and cast your spells at each of the trail points.
Older children
From Saturday 19th October, there will be spooky Halloween inspired games for families to take part in. From broomstick racing to witches hat ring toss, there will be something for everyone this half term.
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 Visitor Welcome 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.