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Sofa so good

Our new survey shows that we're spending hours and hours indoors when we could be enjoying the sunshine. Now you can sit back and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of one of our giant grass sofas. It's the ultimate in outdoor living.

Jumping off a giant sofa at Sudbury Hall

Summer nights

Gaze at the night sky this summer and experience a wealth of amazing sights. We’ve got top spots for star gazing as well as locations perfect for seeing nocturnal wildlife. View our selection of magical night-time events taking place across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

People gazing up at the sky © Steve Spraggon

On your bike

What better way to enjoy the summer than exploring the great outdoors by pedal power. Explore our downloadable cycle rides and do your bit for the environment and your health. The perfect family day out.

Family on bikes enjoying the gardens of Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
Video on how to make paper flowers

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Plan your visit

Folding map of the Lake District

Visiting us is time well spent

Go wild

Bring out your Wild Child

Release your inner Wild Child this summer and hunt out activities for all the family to enjoy.

Go camping

Relaxing by a tent

Pack up your tent and head off for an adventure under the stars this summer at one of our campsites.

family time

Children piggybacking

family time

From perfect picnic spots to gorgeous houses, we've hundreds of amazing places to discover. So come along and create your own family adventures. We're closer than you think.

consider visiting:

Penrhyn Castle Bodiam Castle Sutton Hoo Basildon Park Glendurgan Garden Quarry Bank Mill Find a place to visit

our time

Couple hold hands admiring view

our time

From romantic escapes to gorgeous gardens, we've hundreds of stunning places to discover together. So come along and create your own special memories.

consider visiting:

Bodnant Garden Kedleston Hall Rowallane Garden Sheffield Park Garden Montacute House Find a place to visit

past time

Knight stands proud

past time

From breathtaking open spaces to historical houses, we've hundreds of stunning places to discover. So come along and create your own unforgettable day out.

consider visiting:

Springhill Dunster Castle Cragside Erddig Wordsworth House Cliveden Trerice Find a place to visit

precious time

People sit on a bench

precious time

From peaceful parks to magical hideaways, we've hundreds of amazing places to share time together. So come along and create your own treasured memories.

consider visiting:

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park Canons Ashby Barrington Court Petworth House and Park Wallington Find a place to visit

free time

Surfer

free time

Catch a wave or a stunning view. We've hundreds of amazing places waiting to be discovered. So come along and create your own breathtaking day out.

consider visiting:

Burton Bradstock Wembury Bay to Ayrmer Cove Ullswater and Aira Force Cuckmere Valley Find a place to visit

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