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Saltram is a much-loved National Trust estate nestled alongside the River Plym and showcases nationally significant historic built and natural heritage. With the population of Plymouth increasing, the Future Saltram project will revolutionise how the estate is used by the community by removing access barriers.
Our support of £4.5million will help to make Saltram a leader in the heritage sector for inclusivity. The four-year project will improve physical access, create new and revitalised spaces and host community activities. It supports Plymouth’s ambition to connect communities with nature and heritage, improving health and wellbeing and offering more opportunities for children and young people.
Other key parts of the project will:
- create step-free accessible routes within the house, stables and gardens and install the first Changing Places facility in a green space in Plymouth
- run a substantial activities programme to engage locals through events such as tree planting and BSL and audio tours
- improve the Grade II* listed parkland by creating wildflower meadows and planting 20,000 trees resilient to climate change
- conserve the Grade I listed house and carry out urgent stabilisation works to other listed structures including restoring the Grade II* listed mid-18th-century Amphitheatre
- create opportunities for work experience, apprenticeships and volunteering for children and young people
- increase sustainable tourism and transport through cycling, walking and orienteering activities
John Orna-Ornstein, Director of Access and Conservation at the National Trust, said: “This project is about increasing access to nature and heritage in Plymouth for everyone. This treasured city greenspace is on the cusp of transformation, becoming a pioneer for inclusive access that will set a new standard for the National Trust and the wider heritage sector.”
Through Future Saltram, the estate will become a vibrant, welcoming hub for nature and culture for everyone.
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