We are a charity that preserve historic places and green spaces and open them up for everyone to enjoy, for ever, for everyone.
See something new
Why not do something diferent this weekend? Relax in our gardens and parks, experience hands on history in our houses, enjoy adventure and fresh air in the countryside or get involved with one of the many events going on at our places.
Win your ideal day out
Where would you go for a perfect day trip? You've got until 31 May to be in with a chance of winning your Great British Day Out. Let your imagination run free - just visit our Facebook app to create your dream event.
Download a walk
Make the most of the good weather this weekend by heading to the hills with one of our walks. We've got something for everyone, including summer strolls and walks for little legs to two-day adventures.
Summer of Celebration
This summer we've teamed up with Wallace and Gromit to bring you a host of special tea party events across the Jubilee weekend. There'll be all sorts of fun and games for you to enjoy including model making, trails, brass bands and screenings of a new mini animation featuring the much-loved duo.
Latest news
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Unsung ‘Green Heroes’ recognised
The winners of our first Octavia Hill Awards are announced, including a prolific drystone waller, an...
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Open Garden Squares Weekend 'mystery' garden
With 2012 being such an important year in London, Open Garden Squares Weekend, in conjunction with us,...
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Celebrate the Jubilee in true British style
Brits to celebrate Jubilee with 200,000 cups of tea, 30,000 scones and enough picnic rugs to cover six...
Octavia Award winners
The results are in. You voted in your thousands and we can now announce the winners of our first Octavia Hill Awards, recognising unsung 'green heros'. Patrick Frew (pictured) won our Growing Hero category.
Pack a picnic
There's no better way to celebrate a spot of sunshine than packing a picnic and chilling out with friends and family. So fill a flask, grab your sarnies and head to one of our top places for a picnic.
Local to you
Get closer to your local community with our regional guides to what's happening, where to go and how to get involved. Compliled by the teams in the areas, these are an expert's guide to your local National Trust.
More about us
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What we do
Our work includes caring for houses and their contents, open spaces and their inhabitants and more.
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Holidays
Take a break with us - we've got cottages, hotels, bed and breakfasts and even campsites to stay in.
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Get involved
We rely on people giving us both their time and money, to ensure that we can be enjoyed for ever.