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.
In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. Please always check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.
What's closed?
Following the Prime Minister's announcement of the latest lockdown in England, our shops, houses and visitor centres are closed, and some cafés will offer takeaway refreshments.
All National Trust in Wales places are currently closed in line with Welsh government restrictions. In Northern Ireland, houses, shops and visitor centres are closed and cafés are takeaway only.
Get stuck into a winter adventure with these Peter Rabbit™ packs for you to do at home. From crafts and games, puzzles and ideas inspired by nature, you can have a mini adventure with the help of Peter and his friends.
This winter, snuggle down in a cosy throw, curl up with a good book or stay toasty from your head to your toes on your next outdoor adventure. Wherever you go or whatever you plan to do, our winter accessories, books, outdoor essentials and much more will help keep you a little warmer through the frosty months.
Perhaps the best known of the winter flowers, snowdrops are thought to have been introduced to British gardens in the late 15th century from mainland Europe. They flower between January and March.
There are 20 species of wild snowdrop, of which Galanthus nivalis is the most common. Over the years over 1,000 new varieties have been cultivated. New varieties are also created by cross-fertilisation.
Going wild
Snowdrops aren’t native to the UK. Historians believe they were introduced from Europe in the late 15th century. Cultivated varieties became popular in Elizabethan gardens and were first recorded growing wild in the 1770s.
Tougher than they look
Their buds have a hard tip that helps them break through frozen soil. The sap also contains a type of antifreeze which helps to protects them from frost.
Homes for bees
Bees love snowdrops. They're a vital source of nectar early in the year when not many other plants are in flower. By planting snowdrops, you'll be building on the eco-system this vital species calls home.
Churchill's Study at Chartwell, KentNational Trust Images / James Dobson
Fancy a change of scene for your virtual meetings? From beautiful libraries to quirky studies and other striking interiors, discover some of our best background images to download for your Zoom calls and online catch-ups.
Why not make your new year foodie resolution to join in Veganuary this month? We've got lots of tasty dishes that are packed full of fresh fruit and vegetables. Cook up a storm with scrumptious starters, mouth-watering mains and 'I'll only have one more' bakes. And we've got lots of tasty veggie dishes too.
Get the latest news from around the Trust. We’re beginning a project to protect North Yorkshire's Skell Valley, including the globally important Fountains Abbey, from flooding thanks to a £1.4m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.