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Christmas
Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we have plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care.
Ideas for days out
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Top kitchen gardens
Visit our pick of the best kitchen gardens around the UK. Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy plots are rich in history, and some of their produce is still served in our cafés.
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Best places to see deer rutting
Every autumn, drama unfolds as male deer lock antlers in competition for females. Find out where you can see this natural spectacle during deer rutting season.
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Life below stairs
Have you ever imagined what life was like for a servant in a country house? Wander round sculleries, pantries and servants’ quarters, and uncover their stories.
Visit Father Christmas
Plan a festive family day out and meet Father Christmas in his grotto this Christmas. You can even settle down for a storytelling session or leave a gift at a reverse grotto at some of the places in our care.
History
Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens.
Things to see and do
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Disability histories at the places in our care
This Disability History Month (14 November–20 December), explore the stories of disabled people throughout history at the places and collections we care for.
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Explore Wolf Hall filming locations
Based on the bestselling trilogy by author Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall follows Thomas Cromwell’s rise to becoming the most powerful man in King Henry VIII’s Tudor court. Discover the places in our care that were used as filming locations for both the 2015 and 2024 series.
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National Trust Podcast: series eight
In our latest podcast episode, learn about Sir Isaac Newton – who's best known for coming up with the theory of gravity at his home, Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire – and his less-known friendship with astronomer Edmund Halley. You can also find more stories about nature and history from series eight.
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Make fat cakes for birds
As the first frosts arrive, create a wildlife-friendly environment by making these fat cakes to keep birds nourished and encourage them to visit your garden.
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Happy 30th Birthday, National Lottery
As the National Lottery celebrates its 30th birthday, we look back at the ‘game changing’ moments its funding has supported at our places - and the difference these have made to how we explore and share heritage of all kinds.
Holidays and shopping
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Festive season stays
There's still time to book a holiday cottage for Christmas or New Year. Choose the escape that's right for you, from cosy boltholes to large houses to celebrate the season with family and friends.
Stock up on Christmas food
Think ahead to Christmas get togethers and browse our hamper of food and drink, including small-batch Christmas puddings, flavoured liqueur, chutneys and luxury shortbread.
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