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Historic gardens and wide open parklands

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Walking

Explore some of the finest landscapes in our care on coastal paths, accessible trails, woodland walks and everything in between. Find the best places to walk near you.

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Houses and buildings

Historic buildings are a treasure trove of stories, art and collections. Learn more about what makes these places so special and plan your visit.

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Gardens and parks

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

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Where to see snowdrops

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

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Top UK spots to see the Northern Lights

You don’t have to travel to the Arctic to see the Northern Lights. Discover the best places in our care where the aurora has been known to appear.

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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.

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Find the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to spot seals in the wild. Whether you're on a coastal walk or boat trip, there are plenty of places to see both grey and common seals as they come ashore to give birth.

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History

Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens.

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Nature

Get closer to nature by reading our guides on how to spot wildlife, facts about ancient trees and tips on identifying birdsong, plus many more activities.

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Wherever you are, experience nature, beauty and history as you explore National Trust places with a podcast, virtual tour or online exhibition.

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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.

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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.

A covered Japanese porcelain bowl in the collection at Sizergh Castle, painted in enamels with red and orange flowers among foliage, mounted in silver

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Ceramics highlights in our collection

Discover highlights from our collection of around 75,000 ceramic objects, from an early Ming dynasty dish to an ancient Greek hydria.

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Make a cosy draught excluder

Follow our easy guide to sewing a simple draught excluder that will keep the heat this winter. Make one for your own home or gift one to friends and family.

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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.

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Find your 2024 staycation

Get back to into nature with a stay at one of our holiday cottages. Spend April by the coast, August in the heart of the woodlands or October nestled by a mountainside.

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Prepare for winter adventures

Find all the essentials to make the most of your winter walks on our online shop. From thermal flasks to walking socks, don't let the weather stop you from getting out and about in nature.