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Opening Times
| Season (22 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Garden, Welcome Centre, Café, and Shop open at 10am, House open at 11am
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Experience the magic of Christmas at Saltram 2024. Explore festive trails, grand interiors, and a captivating portrayal of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Festivities begin on Friday, 22nd November and run through to Wednesday, 1st January. House entry must be booked in advance to guarantee your visit. There will also be a festive, fun-filled children’s trail around the garden for everyone to enjoy.
Book your tickets for Christmas at Saltram now.
Tickets available on Saltram's website.
Jump to: Christmas opening times | Magical Christmas trail | Christmas in the garden | Visit Father Christmas in his grotto | Quiet sessions | Father Christmas songs and stories | Festive storytime with Father Christmas and BSL signing | Father Christmas and BSL signing in the Grotto | Christmas food and drink
Christmas opening times
- Garden, Welcome Centre, Café, and Shop: 10:00–17:00.
(Last entry to the garden: 16:15) - House: 11:00–17:00
(Last entry: 16:00–16:30)
Magical Christmas trail
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.
Christmas in the garden
Bundle up and get ready for a magical winter walk in Saltram’s garden. 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.
Visit Father Christmas in his grotto
This year, why not visit Father Christmas in his grotto, located in our historic stable yard?
Father Christmas will be welcoming families 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.
Our Father Christmas will be played by the talented storyteller and children's author, Clive PiG.
Please note: entry to Father Christmas does not include entry to the house, which must be booked separately.
Quiet sessions
Quiet sessions at Saltram’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ event are designed for anyone who would benefit from experiencing Saltram’s decorated house in a calmer environment, alongside others who may be more familiar with additional needs.
These sessions may be particularly enjoyable for visitors with learning disabilities, dementia, autism, neurodivergent or visual impairments. During these sessions, visitor numbers are limited, and lights and sounds can be adjusted where possible.
To aid your experience, sensory bags tailored to Saltram, as well as communication cards, are available. There are 40 tickets available per session, and we recommend arriving between 10:00-10:15am at the Welcome Centre.
Please note that the house will open to other visitors from 11am. There’s no rush to leave before then, but be aware that more people will begin entering the house from this time. Please meet at the front of Saltram House, where our wonderful guides will open the doors for you.
Father Christmas songs and stories
Join Father Christmas for a lively musical story session where singing loudly is highly encouraged!
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.
This isn't your typical Father Christmas experience! Our Santa is loud, a bit cheeky, and loves to play music and instruments while making everyone laugh with his jokes. Please note that the session will begin with loud drumming and music as you enter the room.
This experience is designed for families with children aged 6 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.
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Festive storytime with Father Christmas and BSL signing
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 our 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, you will receive a wrapped Christmas book as a gift from Father Christmas.
A relaxed Father Christmas means fewer people in each session, with more space to accommodate wheelchairs, ear defenders, or the flexibility to leave your seat during the show. This is not your average Father Christmas experience! Our Santa can be loud at times (and a little cheeky), playing musical instruments and telling jokes to keep everyone laughing.
Please note, the session will begin with loud drumming and music. You can choose to enter the room once the drumming has finished. A quiet room will also be available during the session if you need to step out at any time. This room is accessible via a ramp.
This session is designed for families with children over the age of 6. It is a 45-minute sit-down session, best suited for children who can engage for this duration. Songs and Stories sessions must be pre-booked. Please check back on this page soon for booking details.
If you require a familiarisation visit, please contact Saltram, and we will try to accommodate this where possible. We are also offering BSL grotto sessions for families who would prefer a conversation with Santa and a gift. Please see below for further details.
These sessions are ideal for families who require BSL or are part of the deaf community. If you do not require BSL, please consider booking another session to reserve these dates for families who need a signer.
Please note: Entry to Father Christmas does not include admission to the house or gardens, which must be booked separately.
Join Father Christmas and BSL signing in the Grotto
Father Christmas will be welcoming families to share their festive wishes and receive a wrapped Christmas book as a gift. Our BSL signer, Jase Trotter, will also be available to help families communicate with Father Christmas.
These grotto sessions are perfect for families looking for a more relaxed experience or for those who require a British Sign Language signer.
Pre-booking is required for all Grotto sessions. Please check back on this page soon for booking details.
Our Father Christmas is played by the talented storyteller, Clive Pig.
If you do not require a BSL signer, please consider attending one of our other Father Christmas grotto sessions, which do not need to be pre-booked. We want as many families as possible from the deaf community or those who require BSL to have access to Father Christmas.
Please note: Entry to Father Christmas does not include entry to the house, which needs to be booked separately.
Christmas food and drink
Winter courtyard café
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 in the cosy Winter Courtyard Café this Christmas.
Chapel Tearoom
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.
