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Image shows a family of three cycling along a path alongside the wildflower meadows, flourishing with yellow buttercups. In the background you can see views across the water.
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Great places for a family bike ride 

Discover some of the best family-friendly rides at the places we look after. Find miles of peaceful, traffic-free trails through woods and parkland.

Visitors in the garden in spring at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Where to see daffodils 

Typically flowering from February to May, the daffodil's trumpet-like blooms announce spring's arrival. Find out where to see the best daffodil displays at the woodlands, gardens and parks in our care.

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.

The Long Gallery at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire
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Kids' indoor activities for rainy days 

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

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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.

Things to see and do

A close-up of snowdrops at Ickworth in Suffolk
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Top tips for growing snowdrops in your own garden 

Discover some top tips for growing common snowdrops in your outdoor space. Find out when, where and how to plant your snowdrops to end up with your own carpet of white flowers every spring.

The showcase in the Treasure Room at Hill Top, Sawrey, Cumbria, the home of Beatrix Potter
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History podcasts playlist 

Be transported through time with our history podcast playlist. From the origins of drag performance to the boys who became the Beatles, discover stories from across the ages.

Adding the finishing touches to the bee box
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How to build a bee box 

Bee populations have been dwindling in recent years, and building homes is just one way of encouraging them to stick around. Follow these steps to build your own nesting box to attract bees to your garden.

NARCISSUS 'THE INCOMPARABLE DAFFODIL' by Georg Ehret, 1753. Botanical illustration situated in Gallery IV (the Botanical Gallery) at Dudmaston, Shropshire.
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Spring scenes in our collections 

Spring's promise of new beginnings has been an inspiration to artists and designers for centuries. Discover spring through some of its most evocative depictions in the collections and objects we care for.

Free Wills Month

Two women exploring the garden in spring at Cotehele, Cornwall
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Free will writing 

It's Free Wills Month, so if you're 55 or older you can write or amend a simple will for free. Discover the legal specialists we've partnered with so our supporters can write a will for free, either online, over the phone or face to face.

In the news

A tree seedling growing in a plant pot
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Our response to the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree 

For nearly 200 years, the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was an unmistakable landmark at Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort. We were shocked and saddened when it was felled on 27 September 2023. We’re now working to create a lasting legacy for the tree, including growing seedlings and genetically identical replicas.

Holidays and shopping

A tranquil spot at the Eskdale Campsite, Cumbria
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Discover our top campsites 

Wake up to birdsong and woodlands filled with bluebells on a camping trip this spring. Our campsites will put you in the heart of nature.

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Spruce up your garden 

Get your green space ready for the months ahead with our gardening essentials. You'll find tools, seeds and planters to help your garden bloom.

Two visitors exploring the garden in spring at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

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