National Trust

Blossom watch day

Share in the joy of spring blossom with #BlossomWatch

Celebrate the blossom season with us

Easter fun

Things to do over the Easter holidays wherever you are

Things to do

Stretch your legs

Enjoy a spring coastal walk

Find your walk
Find a place to visit
Daffodils on the lawn at Chirk Castle seen from the East

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

Daffodils in the meadow behind the house at Cotehele

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.

Visiting and booking information 

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

Plan your visit
Visitor walking in the Orchard in May at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Places to see blossom 

Take time to admire spring blossom, whether it's down your street, on a walk with family or friends or in a vibrant garden. You can also learn more about how these floral wonders support wildlife.

Children collecting rewards at the Easter egg hunt at Dyrham Park

Take part in the Easter egg trails 

Join us for an Easter adventure in nature across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Discover your local family-friendly trail with fun activities to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end.

View of Dunster Castle through the trees

Top 10 castles 

From Bodiam and Lindisfarne to Penhryn and Wray, we look after some of the most fascinating and enchanting castles in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here's our pick of the must-see castles.

Honey bee feeding on nectar rich plant

Our most bee-friendly gardens 

The variety of flowers on offer in spring is irresistible for bees, and they rely heavily on flower nectar in the early part of the season. Several of our places keep bees as they play a vital role in pollinating our garden flowers, fruit and vegetables. Read our list to find out where to see them.

Go in search of bees
Visitors taking a group selfie at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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

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Apple blossom and a honey bee in the fruit orchard at Cotehele, Cornwall

Donate

Everyone needs nature, now more than ever. Donate today and you could help people and nature to thrive at the places we care for.

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Woodblock print by Andō Hiroshige

Spring into our collections 

Artists and designers are always taking inspiration from the natural world, from wildlife and plants to the changing seasons. Celebrate spring through some of its most evocative depictions in our collections.

Explore objects inspired by the joys of spring
Carrot cake seen from above, topped with frosting, sunflower seeds and walnuts

Tuck into spring 

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Have a go at our favourite family bakes if the weather keeps you indoors, or take a look at some of our other tasty recipes that are perfect for when the sun is shining.

Recipes to try
The exterior of Powders, Helston, Cornwall

Plan your next holiday

Whether you booked a break for Easter this year or not, why not look at going away for Easter 2023? If want to go away sooner, look ahead to May half term or the summer holidays.

Find your escape
Garden gifts including a kneeling mat, gloves and tools

Get garden ready

Spring is here and signs of life are appearing in gardens everywhere so it's time to get your garden ready. Discover our new garden décor, tools, wildlife homes and more.

Browse the online shop
Senior Propagator Ellie Pay inserts rhododendron cuttings into a hydropod propagation unit.

Read our news 

Get the latest news from around the Trust. This month we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Plant Conservation Centre, which plays a vital role in conserving rare and historically important plants for the gardens and parklands in our care. The centre, which began life in 1982, is even more important as plant collections age and as we experience the impacts of climate change.