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Find the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they gather food ahead of the winter.

Discover the places we look after that have links to the Tudor period, from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. They’ve received royal visitors, hidden Catholic priests and witnessed important events.

From tree-lined avenues to ancient woodland, find a sense of calm among the trees with our pick of the best woodland and forest walks.

Autumn opens up a world of new adventures for kids. Discover the best activities from our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, including playing conkers and foraging for wild food.

Use up your leftover pumpkin with this satisfying savoury crumble recipe. It works well as a hearty side or a standalone dish.

Get ready for Bonfire Night (5 November) by discovering the history of Coughton Court and its ties to the Gunpowder Plot. The ringleader of the plot, Robert Catesby, spent time at Coughton as a young boy and went on to conceive the plot and recruit 12 more members.

Listen to series seven of the National Trust Podcast. From the communities celebrating blossom to the Anglo-Saxon ship buried at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, discover stories filled with history and nature.

There are many intriguing objects with connections to magic, mystery or death at the places in our care. Learn about death masks, a witch's cauldron, a boat made of bones and other mysterious objects in our collections.

The next Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place on 11 November 2023 and is your chance to help shape our work. Vote online, register to attend and find out more about this year's resolutions and Council elections.

For nearly 200 years, the iconic sycamore tree stood tall at Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort in Northumberland, a UNESCO Heritage Site. We were shocked and saddened when it was felled on 27 September, and we've now moved the tree to a safe location.

Embrace frosty morning strolls and evenings by the fire with a winter break at one of our holiday cottages. If you've already booked a stay, then you can look ahead to 2024.

Get ready for the festive season with our online Christmas shop. With cards, stocking fillers, gifts and decorations, every purchase helps us look after the places you love.

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