Groups & travel trade

Itinerary Ideas

From the wilds of North Wales to the lovely gardens of Surrey, there's so much to see and do in the UK that it can be hard to know where to start when planning a group excursion. To help you out, here's a selection of itinerary ideas:

• Glorious gardens of Cornwall

  

  Take a tour around Cornwall's beautiful gardens and stunning coastline, and if you have time, pay a visit to 'England's last castle'.

  Gardens of Cornwall

• Going behind the scenes in Yorkshire

  

  See how the servants lived at some of Yorkshire's finest houses, and take in stunning views of the ruined Rievaulx Abbey.

  Go behind the scenes in Yorkshire

• Captivating collections in the capital

  

  Take a look at some of our collections of porcelain, musical instruments, furniture, art and more with this group itinerary for London.

  Be captivated

• Highlights of the Lake District

  

  Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous stories at Hill Top farmhouse in the Lake District, and it's now one of many interesting places to visit in the area.

  Highlights of the Lake District

• Famous London homes

  

  Explore fascinating family histories at the former homes of famous writers, statesmen, and stars of the stage.

  Famous London homes

• Views of Northern Ireland

  

  There's loads to see in Northern Ireland, from the wildlife of Strangford Lough to the natural beauty of Giant's Causeway.

  Views of Northern Ireland

• Behind the scenes at London productions

  

  Our properties have featured in countless films, from Help! starring the Beatles to Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law.

  Behind the scenes at London productions

• Paintings and parks in the South West

  

  World-famous gardens, Renaissance houses and a gallery full of portraits make this an appealing itinerary for the South West.

  Paintings and parks in the South West

• Secrets of Suffolk

  

  See an eccentric stately home at Ickworth, visit the hauntingly beautiful Anglo-Saxon burial site at Sutton Hoo, and take in a performance at the only surviving Regency playhouse in Britain.

  Secrets of Suffolk

• Spectacular gardens of Sussex

  

  The beautiful and exotic gardens of Sussex make a great destination for a day out or short break.

  Spectacular gardens of Sussex

• Wonders of North Wales

  

  Spectacular castles, beautiful gardens and the stunning Snowdonia National Park make North Wales the perfect place for a group visit.

  Wonders of North Wales

• Working lives in the Midlands

  

  Discover what life was like for people in the Midlands during the 19th and 20th centuries, from the segregated dormitories of The Workhouse at Southwell to the perfectly preserved home and furnishings of a 1920s grocer.

  Working lives in the Midlands

• Sights on the North East coast

  

  A trip to the North East has plenty to offer, including some inspirational coastline.

  Sights on the North East coast

• Walking with wildlife in Cambridgeshire

  

  Walk with wildlife at one of Europe's most improtant wetlands before heading to the working estate of Wimpole - home to our MyFarm project.

  Walking with wildlife in Cambridgeshire

For all the information you need to plan your visits, order a copy of the award-winning National Trust Groups Guide by emailing traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk