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Choose an area to explore
- Bath & Bristol
- Birmingham & West Midlands
- Cambridgeshire
- Cheshire & Greater Manchester
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire
- Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds
- Hampshire
- Isle of Wight
- Kent
- Lake District
- Leicestershire & Northamptonshire
- Liverpool & Lancashire
- London
- Norfolk
- North East
- Northern Ireland
- Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire
- Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire
- Peak District & Derbyshire
- Shropshire & Staffordshire
- Somerset
- Suffolk
- Surrey
- Sussex
- Wales
- Warwickshire
- Wiltshire
- Worcestershire & Herefordshire
- Yorkshire
Plan your day out
Woodland walks
From tree-lined avenues to ancient woodland, find a sense of calm among the trees with our pick of the best woodland and forest walks.
Best natural play areas
Whether it's splashing, climbing or running, there's nothing quite like playing outdoors. Explore the best natural play areas at the places in our care where kids can run wild.
Top free places to visit
Did you know that many of the places we look after are free to access? Find some of the best places for a budget-friendly day out.
Places to spot red squirrels
Discover the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they're busy gathering food ahead of winter.
Indoor exploration
Unique houses
Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after. There's a hydroelectric-powered Arts and Crafts home with an early dishwasher, a 16-sided house and even a Jacobean time capsule to visit.
Special exhibitions
Connect with nature, beauty and history at an exhibition near you. From showcasing art and collections, to exploring the connections between people and places, there's something for everyone.
Places with literary connections
Visit some of the places we care for that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.
Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities at places we care for that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.
'50 things to do before you're 11¾'
Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in winter
Winter is the perfect time for many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities. Wrap up warm and go welly wandering, fossil hunting or stargazing.
No. 15 Go on a wintry adventure
When it's cold or snowing, there's still plenty to discover outdoors as lots of outside activities are just as fun in the winter. Wrap up in your warmest clothes, and maybe take a hot drink with you, before setting off.
No. 34 Discover wild animal clues
Learn some top tips for nature spotting, track animal footprints and identify common types of animal poo in no. 34 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ challenge.
No. 47 Cook on a campfire
From top tips to campfire safety, find out how food cooked over an open fire can give you a tasty outdoor experience, whether you’re having toasted marshmallows or bacon and eggs.
Information about visiting
Places you need to pre-book
Planning to visit one of the places we care for? Find out which places require booking, and how you can join a guided tour experience.
Visiting and booking frequently asked questions
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about visiting and using the booking system.
Enhanced facilities for disabled visitors
Learn more about which places in our care have specialised, accessible facilities for disabled visitors.
Sustainable travel to the places in our care
Find out how you can travel to the places in our care by train, bus, bike or on foot, helping you to save money and care for the environment.
Explorer Pass
If you’re planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, our Explorer Pass gives you entry to most of the places in our care, plus free parking in our car parks.
