Come and get lost in a story with us 📖 🧚 🌹📙 Explore the second hand book shop at #Saltram and cosy up with a book in our magical children’s corner 🥰 There are so many books for all ages, and we love receiving your donations 😁 every book donated and purchased helps us to look after the monuments and landscapes in our care 💕 What’s your favourite children’s book? Let us know! ⬇️ National Trust South West #Reading #StoryTime #Children #NationalTrust #Books #SecondHandBooks #Plymouth
Let’s play This or That at #Saltram 😍 1. Coffee first or walk first? 2. Visit the Orangery or the Long Border? 3. Relax on a deck chair or a picnic blanket? 4. Complete the Music Makers trail or visit the play tent? 5. Enjoy a cream tea or an ice cream? What’s your favourite thing to do at Saltram? 😁 Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ Head to the link in the comments to plan your visit to Saltram in #Plymouth. National Trust National Trust South West #NationalTrust #ThisOrThat #Devon #Accessibility: Three women answering ‘This or That’ questions in different locations around Saltram, including the Long Border, the lawn, Music Makers trail, and the cafe courtyard.
Summers at Saltram be like ☀️😍😎🩷 National Trust National Trust South West #Saltram #Plymouth #Summer #NationalTrust #VisitPlymouth #Devon #Vibe
Come and cast your vote at #Saltram 🌝Pick up a coloured lollipop stick, each one representing a different story of Saltram, and pop it into the voting box. You can also join us for a special session where you’ll have the opportunity to dive deeper into these stories and help shape the future storytelling of Saltram. Bring the kids along for fun activities, ask us questions and share your stories with us to bring the history of Saltram to life in new and interesting ways. Book onto one of three free sessions on 27 August via the link in our bio and get a voucher for a free ice cream plus free entry to the house and garden 🍦🌳🌺😍 The National Lottery Heritage Fund National Trust National Trust South West #NationalTrust #Plymouth #History #Heritage #Nature #Heritage #VisitPlymouth #ThingsToDo #SummerHolidays #FreeActivities #NationalLottery #HeritageFund
Take a moment to enjoy our beautiful Summer Border 🧡 It’s full to the brim with colour and scent and has been carefully curated by Saltram’s gardeners to produce a stunning display throughout the warmer months 🌸🌺🌼. 📝: Summer Flowers by Christian Lacdael National Trust National Trust South West #Saltram #NationalTrust #Gardens #Summer #Flowers #Plymouth #VisitPlymouth #GardenLove #GardenLovers
Have you become a Marvellous Maker at #Saltram? Join us for our #SummerOfPlay where you can complete your very own activity scrapbook, featuring activities and trails - including our brand new Music Makers trail - to become a Marvellous Maker. You’ll even get a medal! 🥇 There’s something for all the family at Saltram this summer, including Tournament Tuesdays, Wild Wednesdays and drop-in art workshops. The Marvellous Makers scrapbook can be picked up for just £1 at the Welcome Centre 🥰 National Trust National Trust South West #NationalTrust #VisitPlymouth #Plymouth #FamilyFriendly #SummerHolidays #SummerFun #Kids #ThingsToDoWithTheKids #SouthWest #History #Heritage #Nature #Music
Discover #Saltram’s lost Grotto with us 👀 The Grotto and nearby Amphitheatre once played a big part in the fashionable pleasure ground at Saltram in the 18th century. Two years ago the Grotto was excavated to find out how and when it was constructed, and what it might once have looked like. Finds from the dig included a stalagmite, crystals which were used to decorate its walls and ceilings, and a mosaic stone floor. What else is waiting to be discovered at Saltram? National Trust National Trust South West #NationalTrust #History #Heritage #Archaeology #ArchaeologicalDig #Plymouth #18thCentury
Meet our young volunteers 🌟 Ahead of #YouthTakeoverDay at #Saltram on August 12, we’ve been hearing from our amazing young volunteers to find out more about their experience with the National Trust and what they’ve learnt on their journey with us so far. Pop along and meet them next month and find out how you can get involved 😍 National Trust South West #nationaltrust #volunteering #plymouth #amazingpeople #history #heritage #nature
Saltram’s #SummerOfPlay launches on Saturday 20 July! 🎪🥇🎨🪇🌈🐝 Get ready to unleash your playful spirit at #Saltram every day this summer until 1 September. Who’s joining us? 😍 National Trust National Trust South West Sponsored by Starling Bank #NationalTrust #FamilyFriendly #SummerHolidays #FreeFamilyActivities #Plymouth #VisitPlymouth
Discover the hidden gem of #Saltram, the Orange Glade 🧡 This serene corner of the garden is a peaceful retreat, especially in the mornings when it's a designated quiet zone. It’s the perfect spot to soak in nature’s beauty and take a moment to breathe. Here are some of the stunning blooms you might encounter: Lilium candidum (white lily); Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Lucifer montbretia); Zantedeschia (Calla lily); Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium). The Orange Glade offers a perfect blend of tranquillity and beauty. Come and discover it for yourself. National Trust South West National Trust #SaltramGardens #NationalTrust #NationalTrustGardens #Flowers #Gardening #FlowerPower #GardenMagic #HistoricGardens #Heritage #NatureLovers #PeacefulPlaces
Help us make #Saltram more accessible 💚 We’re excited to trial @NAVILENSGO technology, supporting blind and partially sighted visitors to explore our garden independently. Funded by @HeritageFundUK, this trial runs until the end of September. We welcome everyone to come, experience the technology, and share your feedback with us. #NationalTrust #Accessibility #Innovation #Inclusion #Plymouth #NationalLottery #HeritageFund
National Trust unveils plans to double the size of Plymouth country park for residents to enjoy
Want to know more about our plans for #Saltram? 😍
We want to open up more of the estate to double the size of the free-to-access country park. The new area of country park will enhance public access, restore historical landscapes, and improve the area’s natural habitats. Spanning the equivalent of 45 football pitches, this ambitious project aims to create a vibrant, accessible green space for community wellbeing and engagement as well as providing a boost for nature.
The plans are the first stage in a 10-year programme designed to enhance well-being by connecting people with heritage and nature in the city 💚
“This is not the National Trust’s land, this is the nation’s land.” Exciting projects are underway at #Saltram, and over the next few months, we’ll be sharing our plans with you. We’re eager to hear your feedback and ensure that the people of #Plymouth have a say in shaping the future of this historic and beautiful place. Last month, we announced plans to more than double the size of the free-to-access country park at Saltram. There’s so much more on the horizon. From making Saltram more accessible to supporting well-being through connections with heritage and nature, to creating new habitats for wildlife and offering opportunities for young people to develop new skills. What would you like to see happen at Saltram? Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/future-saltram to find out more 💚National Trust National Trust South West #nationaltrust #heritage #history #nature #wellbeing #accessibility #visitplymouth #nationaltrustsouthwest #saltramhouse #visitdevon
Cycling for all 🚴♀️ Meet Jonathan, a dedicated Cycle Support Officer who has been leading ‘Bikeability’ sessions for post-16 students at Cann Bridge School. Jonathan talks about the importance of inclusive cycling sessions that empower young people to enjoy the freedom and joy of cycling. 💚 Watch the full interview to see how these sessions are making a difference in the Plymouth community, providing opportunities for everyone to take part in cycling, regardless of their abilities. National Trust South West National Trust #Saltram #Plymouth #NationalTrust #InclusiveCycling #Bikeability #CommunityEngagement #CyclingForAll #Accessibility #Empowerment
Get ready for Summer Late Nights at #Saltram 😏😍 Enjoy sunny evenings on Saltram’s lawns every Friday this #Summer. Join us at Saltram a few hours later than usual to enjoy those sunny summer evenings in the beautiful surroundings of Saltram’s garden. Launching July 19 😍 National Trust South West National Trust #Plymouth #NationalTrust #SummerFun #Sunshine #Happiness #BeautifulGardens #FridayFun
Are you ready for a Summer of Play? ☀️ 🎶 🎨🎪 Join us at #Saltram for a Summer jam-packed full of fun from Saturday 20 July – Sunday 1 September. Become a ‘marvellous maker’ by completing your very own activity scrapbook. Full of trails and activity pages, available for just £1 at the Welcome Centre. Games available every day or join in with some competitive fun in featured games ‘tournament Tuesdays’. Connect with nature in nature-based activities in Wild Wednesdays, booking is essential for these sessions via the Saltram website. Join art workshops every Thursday featuring a new theme each week, drop in anytime between 11am to 3pm. Don’t miss out on adding your artwork to the giant ‘Saltram summer scrapbook’ from August 26-31, drop in anytime between 11am – 3pm and add your personal touch. National Trust National Trust South West #Saltram #NationalTrust #Plymouth #FamilyFun #SummerActivities #VisitPlymouth #VisitDevon #FamilyFriendly #Kids
Welcome to our new Future Saltram discovery corner ☺️ Over the next decade the Future Saltram project will be working to support well-being through connections with heritage and nature; opening up more green space for visitors; creating habitats for wildlife; restoring historic landscape and parkland views; improving visitor facilities and offering better access and connections to Saltram for local communities. From taking care of important landmarks and opening up new spaces for visitors to enjoy, to creating new opportunities for Plymouth’s young people to grow skills - you can find out how Future Saltram is opening up more ways to connect with nature, our history, and each other. Together we can shape this next chapter in Saltram’s history, ensuring this special place can be enjoyed by everyone, for ever. National Trust National Trust South West #Saltram #Plymouth #NationalTrust #Nature #Heritage #Wellbeing #Environment #VisitPlymouth #VisitDevobn
Good morning from Saltram ☀️Sound on to hear the beautiful nature sounds on this glorious morning, including these hungry cows enjoying their breakfast in the sunshine 🐮#summer #cows #naturesounds #asmr #saltram #nationaltrustsouthwest #NationalTrustSouthWest #visitplymouth #devon #devonlife
From classroom to canopy: Cann Bridge School students have been making their mark at #Saltram’s Forest School.These enthusiastic learners have been helping to build a ‘Dead Hedge,’ contributing to our woodland’s ecosystem. Hear first-hand from Kevin, our Community and Volunteering Officer, and Cann Bridge student, Matthew, about the joy and learning that come from connecting with nature. Their stories remind us why spaces like these are crucial for well-being and environmental education. National Trust National Trust South West The National Lottery Heritage Fund #NationalTrust #Plymouth #Education #ForestSchool #LearningThroughNature #BetterFutures #HeritageFund #NationalLottery
When the pups take over! From boardroom boss to the master of ‘zoomies’ meetings, our office dogs are showing us how it’s done this #BringYourDogToWorkDay. Grab a ‘pup of tea’ and enjoy their adorable antics! 🐶National Trust National Trust South West #OfficeDogs #Dogs #DogsAtWork #NationalTrust #Saltram #NationalTrustDogs
