National Trust

Easter fun

Enjoy things to do over the Easter holidays wherever you are

Things to do

Blossom watch

Share in the joy of spring blossom with #BlossomWatch

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Plant a tree

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A view across the Chirk Castle gardens from the roof

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

A clump of daffodils in the upper garden

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.

What's open?

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open, and cafés are offering a takeaway service. Please note, places in Wales are only open for Welsh residents in line with Welsh Government Covid-19 legislation.   

Some places may be busy over Easter, so we strongly advise booking in advance. Tickets are released every Friday for the following week.

The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority. Please check the property webpage before you travel and follow government guidance when you visit.

What's closed and what's reopening? 

From 12 April, we're reopening shops in England and outdoor seating alongside some cafés. We’re also excited to welcome back visitors from the UK to our places in Wales from 12 April, and to reopen shops. Shops in Northern Ireland remain closed for now. 

All houses are currently closed.

Check our helpful coronavirus FAQs >

Read our latest statement update 26 March 2021 >
 

How to book your visit 

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

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The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 

The National Trust is deeply saddened by the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke became Patron of the Trust’s ‘Enterprise Neptune’ appeal on its launch in 1965 to save areas of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. National Trust Director General Hilary McGrady, said: “For decades the Duke was an enthusiastic supporter of our conservation work, and fundraising efforts that saw the acquisition of 576 miles of coastline during his patronage. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme has, for many years, recognised National Trust volunteer work. We are grateful for his patronage and support. We send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.”

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Easter highlights

Visitors enjoying easter craft activities

Easter activities and crafts to do at home 

We have some exciting nature-inspired activities that you can do at home over the Easter period. Our Easter adventures in nature activity packs are full of fun facts, craft ideas and much more, perfect for the whole family to get involved with.

Someone unwrapping the paper muffin case of the chocolate nest

Delicious Easter recipes 

Tuck into some tasty recipes this Easter. There's something for everyone to enjoy from tempting chocolate nests to a warming hot cross bun bread and butter pudding. If you're looking for something more savoury we've also got plenty of scrumptious dishes perfect for lunches and dinners.

Urban blossom

Spot blossom wherever you are 

Join our #BlossomWatch campaign on social media. Take time to admire spring blossom, whether it's from your window, on your street or local walk, or in your garden if you’re lucky enough to have it grow there. You can also share sightings on our blossom map and learn more about identifying blossom and how these floral wonders support wildlife.

Celebrate the blossom season with us
The Rock Garden in spring at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Bring spring colour into your garden 

Looking forward to some spring gardening? We've got tips on planting blossom trees, a chapter on garden design from The National Trust School of Gardening book, a video on how to make the most of colour in your garden, and more to share.

Boy and girl walking through a garden holding gardening tools

Gardening fun with Burgon & Ball 

Get everyone gardening this spring with the colourful tools and accessories from Burgon & Ball. Designed to inspire families to explore and grow fruits, vegetables, flowers and much more in their gardens or window sill boxes. The range is ideal for getting the whole family interacting with nature.

Visitors in the garden in spring at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

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Magnolia tree in bloom in the Wall Garden in April at Nymans, West Sussex

Virtual backgrounds for Zoom 

We're taking our Zoom backgrounds outside for the blossom season. You can bring the joy of spring into your calls, catchups and meetings with these colourful photos. There are also writers' retreats and studies to choose from, including Churchill's study and Virginia Woolf's writing lodge.

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Cardboard egg from the collection at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

The story of Easter eggs in our collections 

How did the humble egg come to be synonymous with Easter? Here, we take a look at the history of Easter eggs through examples from our collections.

Chocolate and Boer War Helmet Oxburgh Hall

Read our news 

Get the latest news from around the Trust. Chocolate commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1900, still within its original wrapper and tin, has been discovered in a Boer War helmet at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk.

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