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

Celebrate the blossom season with us

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.

Where can I visit?

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open.

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

We’ve reopened our shops in England, and outdoor seating is now available at some cafés.

In Wales we’re now able to welcome back visitors to our outdoor places, and have reopened some of our shops. Our cafés in Wales continue to offer a takeaway service.

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? 

All houses are currently closed.

Shops and visitor centres in Northern Ireland remain closed for now. 

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.

Plan your visit
The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 

There will be a minute's silence for our nations to pay their respects at 3pm on Saturday 17 April to mark the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. Our places that are currently open, will be open on Saturday, and we are inviting all of our staff, volunteers and visitors to join us in this.

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. We are grateful for his patronage and support and send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.

Read our statement

Easter highlights

Family looking at the daffodils

Things to do this Easter 

From nature activity downloads, recipes and Easter crafts to Easter trails at some of your local National Trust places, there’s lot to entertain the family at home and wherever you are. With stories and armchair adventures to enjoy for the grown-ups too.

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.

City blossom, Cheltenham

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
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.

Browse on our online shop
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.

Visitors in the garden in spring at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

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Old photo of Alfriston Clergy House in poor state of repair

Marking 125 years of Alfriston Clergy House 

Alfriston Clergy House in Sussex was the first building ever acquired by the National Trust, on 16 April 1896. This week, we're marking 125 years since that day. Through a series of changes and renovations across the centuries, Alfriston Clergy House has become the picturesque house seen today in its idyllic setting with views across the River Cuckmere.

Trace Alfriston Clergy's history
Chelsea porcelain figures,'The Agreeable Lesson', after Boucher, c1765, at Upton House, Warwickshire

Spring into our collections 

Artists and designers never cease to be amazed by the natural world, with plants, trees and wildlife acting as muse. Celebrate the season by exploring these evocative depictions from examples of fine Chelsea porcelain to Japanese blossom art in our collections.

Discover our spring-themed objects
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.