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View of Chirk Castle, Wrexham

Chirk Castle 

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

Partially open today
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Durham Coast 

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

Open today
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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.

Partially open today
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Reopening update

We're reopening the places you love, safely and in line with government advice. ​

More than 135 gardens and parks are now open through advance booking, as well as hundreds of coast and countryside places. We’ve opened many of our cafés and shops to help you enjoy your visit. A small number of houses in England and Northern Ireland are open.

To ensure everyone’s safety, please continue to book your visit in advance. Every Friday we release new tickets for the following week, around 700,000 tickets are available weekly.​

More than 80 of our cafés and food outlets are taking part in the government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. ​

Follow the links below to find out what's open, how to book, and what to expect from your visit. Please always check before you travel. 

Check our helpful coronavirus FAQs

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

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Summer gardens near you 

With vibrant displays of flowers and long, warm days, summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore some beautiful gardens. Why not pay a visit to blooming gardens near you, and pick up some tips to use at home?

Get close to nature on a multi-use trail

Our top accessible walks 

If you're looking for a route that will suit walkers of all ages and abilities, here's some of our favourites. Watch the video with wildlife presenter Lizzie Daly and our area ranger Bethan, as they walk a multi-use trail and discover a lake thriving with trees and wildlife.

Agatha Christie as a young woman

100 years on: exploring Agatha Christie's life and work 

2020 marks 100 years since the publication of Agatha Christie's first novel 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles'. Thanks to your support, we care for Agatha's beloved holiday home, Greenway, in Devon. To mark this anniversary we're taking you behind closed doors at Greenway, and sharing new stories about her life and work.

Delve into Agatha Christie's world
George Clarke in the greenhouses at Tyntesfield

Historic places on screen with George Clarke's National Trust Unlocked 

Ever wanted to delve deeper into the stories of your favourite National Trust places? This new six-part series from Channel 4 takes you behind the scenes with architect and presenter George Clarke, as he visits some of the grand stately homes, quirky cottages and beautiful gardens in our care. Tune in on Sundays at 9pm.

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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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Take part in the Virtual Great North Run 

The Great North Run 2020 may be cancelled, but you can still take part in the Virtual Great North Run and safely raise money for the places you love. Sign up before 4 September and download the app to get the full Great North Run experience while you fundraise for nature, beauty and history.

National Trust Director-General Hilary McGrady at Croome, Midlands

Our vision for places and experiences 

Hilary McGrady, Director-General, has written a response to the recent stories in the press about our vision for places and experiences. In this blog she sheds light on what we're doing as a conservation charity for built heritage, historical collections and their curation.

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Addressing our histories of slavery and colonialism 

The National Trust cares for places and collections on behalf of the nation, and many have direct and indirect links to slavery and colonialism. We're addressing these histories and their cultural significance.

Reviewing our past histories
Cushions showing the new summer pattern for riverlands and summer throws are seen in the cupboard

Summer sale 

Save up to 50% on selected lines in our summer sale, from clothing to homeware, children's toys to gardening.

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