Saltram's exciting future

29th July 2025

Saltram House, one of Plymouth’s most treasured historic landmarks, is set for a remarkable new chapter with a £4.5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Led by the National Trust, this ambitious restoration and transformation initiative will preserve the estate’s unique heritage while enhancing the visitor experience for years to come.

Located just minutes from Plymouth city centre, Saltram offers a stunning example of Georgian architecture surrounded by beautiful parkland and gardens. The Future Saltram project will safeguard its architectural splendour, restore key features, and create vibrant new spaces designed to welcome and inspire visitors of all ages.

Key highlights of the project include:

• Improved accessibility: A new step-free route from the stables through the historic house, including the installation of a lift to the first floor.
• Plymouth’s first Changing Places facility in a green space, offering dignified access for people with complex disabilities.
• Revitalised spaces: Six areas across the estate will be reimagined to tell previously untold stories, shaped by input from over 4,000 local people.
• Inclusive programming: Sensory-friendly exhibits, relaxed openings, and audience-led activities will help more people connect with Saltram in ways that are meaningful to them.
• Nature-based experiences: From wildflower meadows and 20,000 new trees to co-created play spaces, we’re investing in wellbeing and environmental stewardship.
• Opportunities for young people: Nearly 5,000 children and young people will benefit from work experience, school programmes, internships, and apprenticeships.
• Conservation and restoration: The Grade II* listed parkland will be enhanced, and the iconic amphitheatre will be stabilised and removed from the Heritage at Risk register.

The project is generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other supporters, demonstrating strong commitment to Plymouth’s cultural heritage.

Visitors can continue to enjoy Saltram throughout the works, with new updates and events planned to mark milestones in the project.

For more information on Saltram and the Future Saltram project, visit here: Our work at Saltram| Plymouth | National Trust