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Explore the great outdoors this National Walking Month

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Chirk Castle

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

Cliff top view of the pale rocky cliffs and bay of Blast Beach on a sunny day, looking south.

Durham Coast

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

Cotehele

near Saltash, Cornwall

An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore.

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Find out what's open, which places need booking and what to expect from your visit.

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Visitors at Dyffryn House and Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

May half-term activities for all the family

Get closer to nature and let your imagination run wild this May half-term. From nature trails to family theatre performances, you can discover a whole range of activities to entertain the family.

Explore the greatest houses

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to the houses we look after. From the biggest to the smallest, the most innovative to the most scandalous, discover the amazing variety of houses in our care.

A greenshank wading in the water at Newtown National Nature Reserve

Help us celebrate Natural England's Festival of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) by visiting the nature reserves we look after. The festival runs until October and marks the 70th anniversary of the UK's first NNR.

A Jubilee garden party — Join a garden party to celebrate the Jubilee this summer

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Join us in commemorating Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer. Find an event near you, whip up some treats for a picnic or street party and find out how we're marking this historic occasion through tree planting.

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Visitors at the beach at Robin Hood's Bay

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Gardeners planting in spring — Planting out in spring at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

Spring gardening tips

Spring is a busy time for gardeners, who take advantage of warmer days to sow seeds, plant colourful spring blooms and cultivate vegetable patches. Whether you want to create an eye-catching display of spring blossom or you're looking for advice on attracting pollinators, here are some top tips from our gardening experts for the season ahead.

Get growing

Detail of the ceiling of the Drawing Room at Attingham Park, Shropshire — The pastel blue ceiling of the Drawing Room at Attingham Park, Shropshire

If walls could talk: the history of paint in our places

Past owners of country houses have had an enormous influence on historic interiors by indulging their passion for the latest fashion or covering an existing decorative scheme. Paintings Conservation Adviser Christine Sitwell takes a look at four different National Trust places to tell the story of wall paint through the ages.

Add some colour

The bright exterior of Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon

Last-minute breaks

With the bank holiday weekend just around the corner, why not treat yourself to a trip away? From cosy cottages to coastal retreats, find a place you'll love.

Find a break

Selection of bee-inspired gifts including cushion, honey and felt toys

Buzz over to the online shop

From honey and home décor to wildflower mixes for the garden, our bee-themed range is the perfect way to celebrate these vital pollinators. What’s more, every purchase helps us look after gardens and wild spaces that keep bees buzzing.

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Puffin on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. This year’s puffin count, which will take until the end of July to complete, will be vital for understanding how the seabirds are faring following two years of restricted surveys due to coronavirus.