A family playing outside at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

Half-term adventures

Keep the whole family entertained

Find your next visit

Discover more than 500 places to visit and lots of events to get involved in.

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Houses and buildings

Historic houses and buildings are full of stories, art and collections. Learn more about their past and plan your next visit.

Two visitors are looking up at an enormous, highly decorated marble fireplace in the Drawing Room at Cragside

Family-friendly places to visit

Looking for a day out to keep the kids entertained? Find ideas for fun things to do, come rain or shine, at our family-friendly places near you.

A family of four walking across the grass parkland at Knole in Kent looking for clues on a family trail activity

Best places to go cycling

Explore mountain biking trails and family-friendly cycling routes across woodlands, coastal paths and countryside trails.

Visitors cycling at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Top accessible walks

You’ll find multi-use trails at many of the places we care for, so everyone can get closer to nature and explore the great outdoors.

Visitors walking along an accessible path

Best walks with dog-friendly cafés

Rest and refuel after getting out in nature with your dog. Here's a selection of the best walks with dog-friendly cafés at places we look after.

From landscape gardeners to LGBTQ+ campaigners and suffragettes to famous writers, many people have had their impact on the places we care for. Discover their stories and the lasting legacies they’ve left behind.

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Start your journey of discovery

Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes at your favourite places.

Learn something new

Sporting history in the collections we care for

Taking part in sports is a popular pastime all over the world. From the origins of the Olympics to the evolution of cricket, discover sports through the ages at the collections and places we look after.

The restored statue of the Wrestlers at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire.

Traditional pancakes

Try this delicious recipe for a good old-fashioned pancake. Simple and quick to make, this basic recipe means you can top your pancakes with whatever you like.

Best mazes

Can you get to the middle of one of the mazes and labyrinths we care for and, more importantly, find your way out again? Here’s our pick of the best for you to start exploring.

50 things to do in spring

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

Children sit with nets at the rock pools at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

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Weather and Wildlife Review 2025

From drought to deluge, 2025 tested the UK’s wildlife and landscapes. Discover how plants and animals fared in 2025, and find out more about our vital work to address the nature and climate crises.

An otter raising its head out of the water among the grass on a riverbank at Croome, Worcestershire.

Plan an Easter break

Whether you love gardens, historic buildings and their collections or a quiet coastal path, we've got lots of options for a spring getaway. Explore cottages and campsites at the coast, in the countryside and near National Trust places to visit.

The exterior of Malt House in spring, with blossom on the trees and flowers blooming in the grass of the garden, Cornwall

Gear up and get outdoors

Prepare for a walk by browsing our stylish range of outdoor accessories. You’ll find everything from rucksacks to water bottles, blankets, binoculars, hats and scarves.