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Sevres Wine Cooler, showing nymphs worshipping the bust of Pan, from a service made for Louis XVI, dated 1792, in the Porcelain Lobby at Upton House, Warwickshire

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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.

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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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.

Visitors take a walk around Tarn Hows, one of them is in a tramper, during early spring. To the left of the image, you can see down the hillside and to the lake below which is surrounded by trees.

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Top accessible walks

Find out more about the places in our care with accessible trails to explore with pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids. Experience nature without having to go off the beaten track.

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in spring

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

Rudyard Kipling's writing desk in the study at Bateman's, East Sussex

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Places with literary connections

Visit some of the places we look after that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.

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

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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

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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.

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Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury, also known as Bess of Hardwick' by Rowland Lockey. Hanging in the Long Gallery at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

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Remarkable women in history

Learn about remarkable women in history linked to the places in our care, from the political player who helped make Charles II king to the archaeologist who helped discover a 7th-century Saxon ship burial.

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Our guide to identifying birdsong

There are more than 600 known bird species in the UK and their calls are an important clue when bird spotting. Listen to our selection of distinctive songs to get you started.

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How to make an origami blossom

Try our step-by-step blossom origami tutorial in this easy spring-inspired craft. Make flowers in different sizes and colours to decorate your home or give to friends and family.

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Interior design through the ages

As fashions change over the eras, so do our homes. Explore the history of British interior design and learn about the centuries of design innovation at the places we care for.

Cherry (Prunus) blossom against a blue sky at Knightshayes, Devon

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