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Chirk Castle

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

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Two people and a dog walk past a sculpture of a tern on the edge of a grassy cliff top overlooking blue sea

Durham Coast

Seaham, County Durham

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

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Cotehele

near Saltash, Cornwall

Tudor house with superb collections, garden, quay and estate

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Visitors watching a cinema on a screen in the garden at Hardwick

Outdoor spots for theatre, music and film

From al fresco jazz on the lawn to Shakespeare on stage and Oscar-winning movies on the silver screen, join the outdoor theatre, music and film events at some of your favourite places.

A child explores a hollow log at Dunham Massey, Cheshire

50 things to do before you're 11¾

Get up close and personal with nature this summer by trying '50 things to do before you're 11¾'. Whether it's making friends with a bug or rolling down a big hill, there's lots to do with your family and friends.

Alan Clamp's shortlisted image for 2019 photo competition of Brimham Rocks — Alan Clamp's photo of Brimham Rocks, shortlisted entry in 2019's competition

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For our annual photography competition this year, we're looking for an outstanding image to feature on our 2020 Handbook, capturing the 'places that make you feel good'. Show us how your favourite National Trust places can inspire you and change the way you feel.

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Kids paddling in the River Wandle at Morden Hall Park, London

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Mam Tor gives Yvonne a break from the city and space to think

These are the places that make us

Whether it's the place you fell in love, somewhere to escape from the bustle of everyday life, or to get closer to nature, we all make special connections with different places. For Yvonne, it's Mam Tor in the Peak District that's become her favourite walking place to enjoy with friends.

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