Christmas at Saltram 2024

Three National Trust members of staff at Saltram in Christmas jumpers decorate three enormous Christmas trees in the entrance hall — The poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is brought to life within Saltram's magical interiors | © Steven Haywood Photography

Thank you for celebrating Christmas at Saltram with us. The house is now closed for its winter break from January 1 to February 15. When we reopen, visitors can enjoy the West Wing route once again. Our elves will be hard at work packing away the decorations and starting preparations for Christmas 2025. Stay tuned for updates later in the year.

Winter opening times

Garden, welcome centre, café, and shop: 10:00–16:00.
(Last entry to the garden: 15:15)
House: Closed until February 15.

Winter in the garden

Even after all the leaves have fallen and the autumnal colours are a distant memory, there's plenty to enjoy in the garden during the winter. Find out more here.

Fairy house trail

From Monday, 6 January, wander through the garden and spot 10 enchanting fairy houses hidden among the trees and shrubs. Perfect for little explorers and those young at heart, this whimsical trail adds a touch of magic to your winter stroll.

Two women laugh as a dog licks the cream from one of their hot chocolates under Saltram's Christmas tepee — Enjoy a warming hot chocolate with your dog under Saltram's sparkling Christmas tepee | © Steven Haywood Photography

Winter food and drink

In the café

Warm up and treat yourself to a seasonal delight with family and friends. Whether it’s a steaming hot drink or a comforting bite to eat, the café is the perfect place to relax after your winter wander through the garden.

Chapel Tearoom

Step into the charming Chapel Tearoom and enjoy festive tea and cake served on vintage crockery. With picturesque views across the lawn towards the house, it’s an idyllic spot for a slice of indulgence and a cosy winter drink.

Accessibility at Saltram

We aim to make Saltram as accessible and welcoming as possible:

Parking: Accessible and disabled parking spaces are available.
Paths and mobility: Level paths in the garden are suitable for wheelchairs. An all-terrain Tramper is available to book - please email us at saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk to reserve.
In the house: The maximum size for a wheelchair that can enter the house is 70cm wide and 1m in depth/length at its widest point. We have a mat in Visitor Welcome and outside of the house for visitors to measure the size of their wheelchair.
Electric wheelchairs of the same size are permitted in the house, as long as they fit between the two white lines on the ramp and its turning circle is within its own axis. Unfortunately mobility scooters are not currently allowed within the house.
For visitors unable to access the remaining spaces, a room guide will accompany them to the staircase hall, where a video tour of the final spaces is available to ensure everyone can enjoy the experience.
Please note that visitors with pushchairs are asked to leave them outside of the house in the pushchair parking tent.
Hearing support: Audio induction loops are installed in the café and Welcome Centre for visitors with hearing aids.
Toilets and baby changing: Adapted toilets with baby-changing facilities are located in the Stables. An additional disabled toilet is available at the Park Café.