Saltram

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Venue: 
Saltram House, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 12:00
Category: 

Step back in time and imagine yourself at Saltram 300 years ago with this family Garden tour.

Using your mind as a Tardis, journey through space and time to recreate the histories of Saltram.

One of our Saltram Tour Guides will set the scene and help children imagine life at the mansion with it's Garden as the backdrop. Hold on tight! Suitable for ages 5-12 years but will be flexible to suit the group.

Garden admission applies to non-members, under 5s free

More Information: email saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk

1pm-3.15pm, gates oen 11am, l ast...

Appeal for witnesses following exposure

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the salt marsh area of Saltram House on Tuesday 25 March 2014 between 5.20pm and 5.45pm.

A 20 year-old woman was indecently assaulted by a man who exposed himself to her.

The suspect is described as a white man with an unkempt appearance and tanned complexion. He is average height, with dark hair going grey, of slim...

Wassail!

Wassail!

Bring whistles, pan lids and wellies as we bless our orchard at Wassail.

Join everyone in the Saltram Orchard to scare away the spirits and bless the crop for 2014 in the ancient custom of wassailing.

Spend the rest of your evening with us in the Cafe to sample the fruits of last year's crop with apple cakes, juice and ciders whilst watching or joining in with the Dartington Morris Men. Sorry no dogs.

More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333500, saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Winter wildlife walk

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a pleasant woodland and estuary walk.

Meet in the courtyard by the shop of this National Trust property.

Binoculars an advantage. Dogs on leads.

10.30am-1pm.

More details: 01364 642007

Suggested donation £2

A servants’ Christmas returns to Saltram

This year, visitors to National Trust’s Saltram Estate in Plympton will have the chance to experience Christmas with the servants. For this special family event on 14 and 15 December, the domestic areas of this Palladian mansion will be brought to life with tours that see the hustle and bustle of a whole host of servants preparing to celebrate the festive season.

Families joining in...

A servants’ Christmas

A servants’ Christmas returns to Saltram This year, visitors to National Trust’s Saltram Estate in Plympton will have the chance to experience Christmas with the servants. For this special family event on 14 and 15 December, the domestic areas of this Palladian mansion will be brought to life with tours that see the hustle and bustle of a whole host of servants preparing to celebrate the festive season.

Families joining in with the event will meet various servants and learn more about how festive traditions have changed over time, and how different their ‘below stairs’ Christmas...

Will you consider Saltram in Free Wills month?

Like most UK charities, the National Trust depends on legacies to help it look after its special places such as Saltram, near Plymouth. By taking part in the Free Wills Month campaign this October, you could help support this precious green space on the outskirts of the city and its magnificent mansion and gardens for future generations to enjoy.

Free Wills Month is a national campaign...

Michaelmas fayre – an apple extravaganza

On Sunday 29 September, visitors to Saltram, near Plympton, can enjoy the change of seasons by celebrating Michaelmas; the coming of autumn and the shortening of days.

Join staff and volunteers in their harvest celebrations in the Stable Courtyard – pressing the masses of apples picked from the orchards and sampling freshly made apple juice and homemade cider.

Then, either take a seat on a hay bail or wander amongst local traditional craft stalls; chat to Saltram’s allotment holders or enjoy a hog roast. Entertainment will be provided by the Dartington Morris Men and Dixie...

Marking the way for a fabulous new heritage trail

Distinctive sign posts to point people in the right direction will be going up as work on the new Saltram and Plym Valley heritage trail gets underway.

Seven waymakers made by Bodmin artists Gary and Thomas Thrussell are being installed over the next couple of weeks along the new route that will link Saltram House with Plym Bridge Woods and onto Efford and Plympton.

Each...

Distinctive signposts mark the way for new heritage trail

Distinctive signposts to point people in the right direction will be going up as work on the new Saltram and Plym Valley heritage trail gets underway.

Seven waymakers made by Bodmin artists Gary and Thomas Thrussell are being installed over the next couple of weeks along the new route that will link Saltram House with Plym Bridge Woods and onto Efford and Plympton.

Each...

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