Discover more at Saltram
Find out when Saltram is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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.
Family fun this February half-term - Green Fingers Garden trail
Saturday 15th February - Sunday 23rd February 2025
Head around the garden this half term and join in with some fun, play themed family activities and nature spotting.
Have a go at wheelbarrow racing around the tree racetrack, plan out which veggies you would grow in your dream garden or help us to make the bug houses all cosy with some bamboo furniture.
Graden trail is free, admission and car park charges apply unless NT members.
Half term - Family crafting sessions
Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th February 2025
Why not join us for some family crafting?
It would not be a family crafting session without some paint and glue and this half term we are making hand hedgehogs to take home.
This is a great, free activity to do with the kids, especially if it is raining.
Running from Stable 6, 11-2pm
Booking not needed.
Half term - Wild Wednesday
Wednesday 19th February 2025, 10:00-11:15 and 11:45-1:00pm, Orchard Classroom
Join our community Ranger team with some forest school activities and crafting based in our new orchard classroom.
Please meet at the top of Saltram car park near the bench by the gate, What 3 words: Herbs.Blunt.Poems. Please arrive 10 mins before the start of the session and we will walk as a group to the orchard classroom.
Please wear clothing which you don't mind getting muddy and dirty.
We have 2 sessions available: 10:00-11:15 and 11:45-1:00
Children over the age of 5, due to the nature of the activities and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
The walk to the orchard classroom is via a steep hill. We will provide a fun activity to complete on the walk to the classroom.
Booking is essential, £4 per child with craft to take home. Book here.
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
Winter opening times 2025
- 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 at Saltram
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.
Top things to do in the house
*Please note the house is now closed for its winter break from January 1 to February 15*
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.