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The nodding, white blooms of snowdrops are starting to emerge. Find out where you can see them at the places we care for between January and March.

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after and find out what makes them so special, from a tiny woodland cottage to a romantic country retreat.

Even though we live increasingly urbanised lives, there are still some wild places in the UK where you can go to get away from it all. Why not visit one of the many areas of outstanding natural beauty that we look after?

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities at the houses in our care that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

Satisfy your sweet tooth this Veganuary with these vegan scones. Serve with clotted 'creem' and jam for an afternoon pick-me-up.

To mark the 129th birthday of the National Trust on 12 January, take a look back at the important milestones in our history and key projects.

Don’t let the cold weather put you off exploring winter landscapes and getting out into the crisp air. Keep warm on your next winter walk with these top tips and kit ideas.

Wassailing is a Twelfth Night tradition with pagan roots, which aims to ward off bad spirits and ensure a good harvest the following season. Learn more about the tradition and its celebrations, which include music, song and dance.

At the age of 23, Sir Isaac Newton was forced to leave university and return home to Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire because of a pandemic. He used this time to explore his ideas on calculus, optics and the laws of motion and gravity. If you’re aged 16 to 25, we want to hear your big idea and give you the chance to bring it to life with a Time + Space Award.

Wake up in some of the country’s wildest landscapes. Find the Lake District at your feet or pitch a tent by Cornish shores.

You'll find stories for every age on our online shop. Learn about historic curiosities, get inspiration for your next trip or discover a bedtime story to read with your family.

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