Christmas at Plymouth's magical estate - including Santa's grotto and festive winter garden

Explore enchanting rooms and discover hidden surprises in this stunning National Trust property

Saltram is a magical place at the best of times, but the National Trust property really comes into its own at Christmas. It's revealed details of this year's festive programme, and there is plenty to delight all ages, including festive trails, grand interiors, and a captivating portrayal of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Festivities begin on Friday, November 22 and run through to Wednesday, January 1. House entry must be booked in advance to guarantee your visit. Details will be updated on the Saltram website here.

Guests can embark on a magical festive trail through the house and garden. Collect your Christmas family trail sheet from the Welcome Centre and set off on a merry adventure.

Explore enchanting rooms and discover hidden surprises along the way. Don’t forget to claim your festive sticker at the Bookshop or Welcome Centre once you’ve completed your journey.

If you're keen on exploring the garden, bundle up and get ready for a magical winter walk. Wander through frosty paths, breathe in the crisp winter air, and enjoy festive touches at every turn.

Stop by the Orangery and Castle Folly for displays created by our talented garden team, bringing even more seasonal magic to your stroll. Father Christmas will be welcoming families into his grotto in the historic stable yard to share their festive wishes, and each child will receive a wrapped Christmas book as a gift.

These sessions are perfect for families with young children who want a small, intimate grotto experience. Pre-booking is required for all grotto sessions - details will be updated at the Saltram website here.

In separate sessions, Father Christmas will share tales of Christmases past and guide you through the story of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Don't forget to bring your best singing voices, as Father Christmas will be leading us in some festive favorites to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

At the end of the session, each child will receive a wrapped Christmas book as a gift from Father Christmas. Saltram promises its Santa is loud, a bit cheeky, and loves to play music and instruments while making everyone laugh with his jokes.

The experience is designed for families with children aged six and above. It’s a 45-minute seated session, best suited for children who can engage for that length of time.Songs and Stories sessions must be pre-booked in advance - details will be updated at the Saltram website here.

You can also join Father Christmas in a special British Sign Language musical storytime session where singing and signing are highly encouraged. Father Christmas will share tales of Christmases gone by as well as guide you through the story of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Father Christmas and the Saltram BSL signer, Jase Trotter, will also be singing and signing festive favourites to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. At the end of the session, guests will receive a wrapped Christmas book as a gift from Father Christmas - details will be updated on the Saltram website here.

For Christmas food and drink, the Winter Courtyard café is open. Feel festive by relaxing with a seasonal treat beside a giant Christmas tree under a tipi filled with twinkling fairy lights.

Snuggle up with family and friends, enjoying a hot chocolate and mince pie.

There's also the Chapel Tearoom will be serving festive tea and cake on vintage crockery, with charming views across the lawn towards the house. It's the perfect spot for a Christmassy slice of cake and a warm cup of tea this winter.

Christmas opening times for the Garden, Welcome Centre, Café, and Shop are 10am–5pm, with last entry to the garden at 4.15pm.

The hose opening hours are 11am to 5pm, last entry at 4pm-4.30pm.

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