Woodland wanders are particularly special in autumn. Leaves crunch underfoot, champion conkers wait to be found, weird and wonderful fungi rear their heads and there are signs of wildlife everywhere. Why not stretch your legs and soak up the last of the autumn colours?
From handmade crafts to festive treats, experience the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas in stunning surroundings with the ideal antidote to the usual high street chaos.
Experience unique Christmas celebrations at a place near you. Whether you love seeing houses and gardens all dressed up for the season or are looking for some festive food ideas, there's lots to choose from.
Wounded soldiers convalesced at Dunham Massey during the First World WarNational Trust
Places across the country will be hosting exhibitions and events to commemorate the Armistice, where you can discover the stories of those whose lives were affected by the conflict.
Whether it's the place you first fell in love, somewhere to escape the bustle of everyday life, or where you go to get closer to nature, we all make special connections with different places. These are the places that make us who we are. For Stuart and Rebecca, they have watched their family grow at Dunham Massey in Greater Manchester. Join them as they take a break from the chaos of daily life and enjoy some time spent together in nature.
Your help is needed to protect our great monuments to freedom. We must raise urgent funds for three very special memorial landscapes undergoing major restoration work in the coming months. Runnymede, where Magna Carta was sealed and home to the ancient Ankerwycke yew, the Lakes' 14 war memorial summits and Wellington Monument all need our support.
