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A family in the garden outside the rotunda at Ickworth, Suffolk
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Top 10 unique houses 

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after and find out what makes them so special, from a tiny woodland cottage to a romantic country retreat.

Fallow deer doe in the woods at Cannock Chase, Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
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Places to spot winter wildlife 

Whether you're spotting seal pups in Norfolk or catching a glimpse of Devon's Dartmoor ponies, there's plenty of wildlife to see in winter. Get outdoors and discover the best places for winter wildlife watching.

A cyclist in a yellow winter coat rides his bike through the heathland of Carding Mill Valley, with rolling hills seen in the background.
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Best places for a longer bike ride 

Discover cycle-friendly routes across the UK where you can take a longer bike ride surrounded by scenic countryside views, from family-friendly trails to challenging climbs.

A couple, of advancing years, stop to look at the snowdrops growing among birch trees while the winter sun pierces the leafless trees

Where to see snowdrops 

The nodding, white blooms of snowdrops are starting to pop up at the places in our care. Find out where you can see them between January and March.

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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

Bust of Virginia Woolf in the garden of Monk's House, East Sussex
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Who was Virginia Woolf? 

25 January marks the birthday of author Virginia Woolf, a leading figure of the Bloomsbury movement in the early 20th century. Read about how her life was shaped by her unconventional approach to gender and sexuality.

Volunteer pruning an espaliered fruit tree in the Walled Garden during a working holiday at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
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Gardening tips for winter 

Keep your garden or green spaces thriving with our winter gardening tips. There are plenty of jobs to keep you busy, including protecting your plants and wildlife, planting for winter colour, pruning rose bushes or planning for warmer days.

Books in the collection at Florence Court, County Fermanagh
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Listen to our literary podcasts playlist 

Our literary-themed podcast episodes explore how several places we care for helped to shape the work of famous authors such as Agatha Christie and William Wordsworth.

Homemade bird feeders at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
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Make fat cakes for birds 

Encourage birds to visit your garden or outdoor space throughout winter and early spring by making these nourishing fat cakes. They're also a great way to make use of your food scraps and yoghurt pots.

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Apply for the Time + Space Award 

At the age of 23, Sir Isaac Newton was forced to leave university and return home to Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire because of a pandemic. He used this time to explore his ideas on calculus, optics and the laws of motion and gravity. If you’re aged 16 to 25, we want to hear your big idea and give you the chance to bring it to life with a Time + Space Award.

Holidays and shopping

The exterior of The Water Tower, Trelissick, Cornwall
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Book a romantic retreat 

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, find a fairytale hideaway, woodland cabin or riverside cottage for your next break.

Green and blue blankets and throws

Curl up with cosy throws 

Settle in for the evening with one of our best-selling woollen throws. Made in a variety of colours and patterns, they're comfy, stylish and will keep you warm this winter.

Visitors descending a path through the Rock Garden at Cragside, Northumberland

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