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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
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.
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The Christmas trail around the garden is perfect for children of all ages. With seven Christmas-inspired family games, there's no better way to enjoy a crisp winter morning.
Inside the decorated house, discover key items in each room that bring the story of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to life.
For toddlers and pre-schoolers:
The Christmas trail is an ideal outing for little ones. Father Christmas has accidentally dropped all the carrots for his reindeer, and we need some keen-eyed helpers to find them along North Walk.
For primary schoolers:
Christmas is all about music and joy. This year, we have music stations throughout the garden where children can play Christmas tunes like Jingle Bells and try their hand at sleigh bells.
For older children:
Challenge older kids with festive puzzles and games. They can map a route for the reindeer, tackle a three-in-a-row reindeer and snowman puzzle, or enjoy a game of candy cane hoopla. Finish the adventure with a cosy hot chocolate.
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.