The Parterre Garden at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, with flowerbeds and the chateau-style house in the background

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From country estates to suburban homes

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Precious landscapes

Safeguarding nature for years to come

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'Penelope and Euriclea' by Angelica Kauffman on display in the picture gallery at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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One million objects from more than 200 places

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The garden in spring at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Gardens and parks

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

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Houses and buildings

Historic buildings are a treasure trove of stories, art and collections. Learn more about their histories and plan your next visit.

Visitors walk through a round structure of twigs in Walk Wood, Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex

Plan a visit to one of the special countryside places in our care and discover the benefits of being in the great outdoors. Pack your walking boots and get ready to explore woodlands, valleys and rivers.

Visitors walking in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

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Best places to see bluebells

Discover some of the best places to see bluebells in the UK, from trails through ancient woodlands to valleys and nature reserves.

A woman and young child walk a dog through Plas Newydd garden, following a pathway leading between grassy lawns covered in daffodils and snake's head fritillary in spring.

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Family-friendly walks

Go on a family-friendly walk with these trails suitable for buggies and children. Go wild in natural play areas and compete in woodland den building.

A group of three visitors, including a woman carrying a baby, walk towards the camera along a stone pathway that leads through bare lime trees in early spring. The lawn either side of the trees is filled with daffodils in bloom.

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Explore the most famous gardens in our care

We care for hundreds of historic gardens, encompassing more than 500 years of history and a range of garden styles and fashions. Learn about the most famous and significant gardens you can visit.

A wide landscape photograph of a white room with information on the walls and a brown cabinet with cereamic mushrooms in the middle.

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Special exhibitions

Visit the exhibitions hosted at some of the places we look after. From showcasing art and collections to exploring the connections between people and places, there's lots to discover.

A gardener plants a young tree in the ground while kneeling

Gardening tips

Discover our gardeners’ top tips so you can make the most of your garden, plot or window box.

Song thrush sitting on grass amongst small blue flowers at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

Nature

Get closer to nature by reading our guides on how to spot wildlife, facts about ancient trees and tips on identifying birdsong, plus many more activities.

Overhead view of an octagonal table with the figure of Silenus, a drunken follower of Bacchu, in The Library at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire

History

Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens.

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Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.

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TV presenter Matt Baker during the filming of Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker

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Watch Our Dream Farm

We've been searching for a tenant farmer to manage a vacant farm in Northumberland. You can follow along by tuning in to Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker – a new TV show on Channel 4. The series features seven shortlisted applicants applying for a 10-year tenancy on the Wallington estate.

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How to make an origami blossom

Try our step-by-step origami tutorial and fill the world with blossom. Make flowers in different sizes and colours to decorate your home or give to friends and family.

Professor Mary Beard stood behind a podium giving a talk

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Octavia Hill Lecture

The annual Octavia Hill Lecture is an opportunity for respected voices and commentators to lead us in reflecting on nature, beauty and history. Watch the 2024 lecture with guest speaker Professor Mary Beard. After the lecture, Professor Beard was in conversation with Gus Casely-Hayford.

Making bug houses in the garden at Washington Old Hall, Tyne & Wear

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Build your own World Heritage Site

This World Heritage Day (18 April), challenge yourself to build a World Heritage Site or historic place with whatever you have at home and discover the history and legends of your favourite landmark.

Magnolia tree and daffodils on a sunny day in the Walled Garden at Nymans, West Sussex

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Plant a Tree

Trees provide vital habitats for a range of wildlife and are one of the best natural defences against climate change. This is why we're aiming to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Donate to Plant a Tree and make a difference.

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