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Saltram
Magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors, gardens, follies and landscaped parkland.
Saltram stands high above the River Plym in a rolling and wooded landscapeed park that now provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth. The house, with it's magnificent decoration and original contents, was largely created betweem the 1740's and 1820's by three generations of the Parker family. It features some of Robert Adam's finest rooms,exquisite plasterwork ceilings, original Chinese wallpapers and an exceptional collection of paintings, including many by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Angelica Kauffmann. The gardens are predominately 19th century and contain an Orangery and several follies, as well as beautiful shrubberies and imposing specimen trees.
Opening Times
2007 House 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2007
2008 Park 21/03/2008 - 02/11/2008
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday - Closed
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 09:00 - 17:00
2008 House 21/03/2008 - 02/11/2008
Monday 12:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 12:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 12:00 - 16:30
Thursday 12:00 - 16:30
Friday - Closed
Saturday 12:00 - 16:30
Sunday 12:00 - 16:30
Bank Holiday 12:00 - 16:30
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | £22.00 per ticket |
| House and Garden Adult | £8.80 per ticket |
| Garden only Adult | from £4.40 |
| House and Garden Child | £4.40 per ticket |
| Garden only Child | from £2.20 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Three and a half miles E of Plymouth city centre. Travelling south (from Exeter): leave A38, 3ml N of Plymouth. Exit is signed Plymouth City Centre/Plympton/Kingsbridge. At roundabout take centre lane and follow brown signs. Travelling north (from Liskeard): leave A38 at Plympton exit. At roundabout take first exit for Plympton, then as above. Free parking, 50 yds
Public Transport Directions
Bus: Plymouth Citybus 19A/B, 19A, 20A, 21/2, 51 from Plymouth, alight Plymouth road-Plympton bypass jct, then three quarter mile walk.
Station: Plymouth 3 and a quarter miles.
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Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Ground floor mostly accessible. Manual wheelchairs available at Reception.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - self service restaurant.
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - booking essential.
Establishment Features
- Toilets
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