Try a Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail and see if you can find the hidden clues
© National trust/Stuart Cox
Spend Easter with us
Easter is here and we’ve got some top events for all the family to enjoy and of course our Cadbury Easter Egg Trails are back. Search for clues to claim your Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize.
Let the kids run off steam in the great outdoors and take the 50 things to do before you're 11¾ challenge. From den building to rolling down a big hill, seeing newborn lambs or going on a bike ride, we've got some inspiring ideas and great places to do them. Make the most of spring and your family time.
Gardens in bloom
Our gardens, parks and woodlands are ablaze with the colours of spring. Spend a relaxing day wandering through orchards in blossom, catch the daffodils and see the colourful tulip borders.
The bluebells are here
The bluebells are now out in bloom, transforming woods up and down the country with a carpet of vibrant colour. See the bluebells spring to life at Greys Court in this time-lapse video.
Yorkshire Dales appeal
Centuries of heavy grazing and woodland clearance have shaped the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Many native species of flora and fauna have been lost, and others are threatened. We need your help to protect these habitats and prevent further erosion and flooding.
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Easter shopping
Add a touch of rural charm to your kitchen with our free range products, inspired by hen-keeping at our farming estates. We’ve got plates, mugs, oven gloves, tea towels, notecards, and a weekly planner - all with beautiful quirky illustrations of hens.
Become a member
Why not join us for a whole year of relaxation, exploration, discovery and great days out? Your membership fee helps us to keep these places special, and you'll be contributing to preserving them for generations to come.
Plan your holiday
We all know that a holiday is a chance to get out in the fresh air and discover parts of the country you’ve never seen before. We've cosy cottages, campsites, quirky bothies and bunkhouses, in wonderful countryside locations and many with walks and trails right from the front door.
Our digital magazine
Discover what’s on at Easter with our brand new interactive digital magazine for iPad. Plan a fun day out with our interactive map, uncover the sounds and sights of a spring meadow and create a delicious seasonal menu.