Talk to an expert, learn a new skill, enjoy some music or watch a re-enactment. Joining an event is a great way to make your day out amazing.

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With hundreds of activities taking place each week, we have the perfect event for you. Start looking for events

Bring history to life

A young girl in costume, blowing a horn at Sutton Hoo © Fisheye Images

We are passionate about bringing the past to life, and hold hundreds of events that allow you to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of days gone by. Join us as we dress up and celebrate our history.

Crafty fun

Making your own mosaic © NTPL/Paul Harris

We love to get making, and many of our places hold craft days for both adults and children. So whether you're interesting in model-making or fancy trying your hand at mosaic making, find out what's happening near you.

Stretch your legs

Area Warden Craig takes a guided walk through the Rose Garden © Minnowburn, National Trust

Combine fitness with learning when you join us for a guided walk across our gardens and estates. Guided walks are a fabulous way to find out more about the history and wildlife of our houses, gardens and parks.

Lecture lunches

Speaker at a Lecture Lunch at Petworth House, West Sussex. © NTPL/David Levenson

Nourish your mind and your body, when you join us for a bite to eat while listening to a guest speaker talking about history, wildlife or art.

Performances

Young musicians at an outdoor concert

Our houses and gardens make grand settings in which to enjoy a spot of Shakespeare, watch an open air concert complete with fireworks, or even to attend a music festival.

Garden events

School group planting bulbs

Pick our gardeners' brains or join in with a seed planting day, we have garden events that to suit you - whether you're a seasoned gardener or wanting to grow your first pumpkin.