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Ideas for days out

View of Newton House from the parkland at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Our most haunted places 

Explore the ancient buildings in our care that are said to be home to headless phantoms, strange spirits and tormented souls.

Seal lying on a shingle beach with head turned to one side, with sea in background
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Visit nature reserves 

We look after some of the UK's most important nature reserves, and therefore a wide range of wildlife and plantlife. Discover the best ones to visit near you.

A family playing outside at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey
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October half-term events and activities 

This October half term, why not get involved in some great family events and activities at a place near you? From pumpkin trails to Victorian kitchen tours, there's more than enough to keep everyone entertained.

Autumnal exterior view of Standen House, West Sussex
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Arts and Crafts houses 

These fascinating and honest buildings showcase traditional craftsmanship, many featuring William Morris designs and interiors.

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Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.

Things to see and do

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Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers kids' podcast 

Learn about our new kids' podcast, Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. Listen to six stories where Ranger Rae, Apprentice Roxy and their seven animal friends go off on adventures to look after people and animals in trouble.

Close-up detail of Medusa's head at the back of the statue of Fame and Pegasus (c1705) by Andries Carpentiere, at Powis Castle, Wales
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Mysterious objects in our collections 

There are many intriguing objects with connections to magic, mystery or death at the places in our care. From a witch's cauldron to death masks and a boat made of bones, discover some of the most mysterious objects in our collections.

Carved pumpkin display for Halloween at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
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Carve a pumpkin lantern 

Find out how to make a pumpkin lantern this Halloween and find tips for recycling it afterwards. You can also find ideas for using natural materials as an alternative to plastic decorations.

Carrot cake topped with creamy frosting, sunflower seeds and walnuts

Cakes, bakes and desserts 

Whether you're looking for classic cakes, easy bakes or indulgent desserts, find inspiration for your next sweet treat to make and share at home. Here are some of our favourite recipes from our chefs and local experts.

Last chance to have your say

The National Trust AGM 2023, STEAM Museum, Swindon

Annual General Meeting 

Your Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place at 10am on Saturday 2 November 2024. Voting closes at 11.59pm on Friday 25 October. Find out more about how to vote, how to register to attend and view this year's resolutions and elections.

Free Wills Month

Visitors at Wightwick Manor and Gardens, West Midlands
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How to write your will 

October is Free Wills Month, which means you can write or amend a simple will for free. Learn how we've partnered with a number of legal specialists so you can write yours for free, either online or face-to-face.

In the news

Walkers on the path besides the wall at Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort, Northumberland
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Sycamore Gap Trees of Hope scheme launched 

We've launched the Trees of Hope initiative, where we'll gift 49 saplings – one to represent each foot of the height of the Sycamore Gap tree at the time of felling last year – to communities around the country.

Holidays and shopping

The exterior of Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 3, Devon
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Book a last-minute getaway 

It's not too late to find a holiday for October half term. We have cottages available beside the coast, in the countryside or near a family-friendly place in our care.

Felt Halloween decorations from Nepal

Celebrate spooky season 

Calling all trick-or-treaters and pumpkin carvers, we have everything you need for Halloween this year, from garlands and felt monster decorations to bat boxes, ghost stories and woolly gloves.

A group of young adults kicking up autumn leaves on a walk around the estate at Hardwick, Derbyshire

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Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.