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Chirk Castle

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

Closed today
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Sunrise over Fox Holes near Easington Colliery, County Durham

Durham Coast

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

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View of the front of the house in the autumn

Cotehele

near Saltash, Cornwall

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.

Partially open today
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What's open?

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside car parks are open in England and Northern Ireland. You can also explore many historic houses in England.

To avoid disappointment, we recommend you book tickets in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. Every Friday we release new tickets for the following week, around 700,000 tickets are available weekly.

What's closed?

In line with Welsh government legislation and the 'fire break' lockdown, all our places in Wales will temporarily close from Saturday 24 October to Monday 9 November to restrict the spread of coronavirus.

Following the latest official guidance, our historic houses in Northern Ireland are now closed.

Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

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How to book your visit

Find out what's open, which places need booking and what to expect from your visit.

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A family playing outside at Osterley Park and House, London

October half term activities

Autumn is the perfect time to get outside with the family and create unforgettable moments. And with all kinds of things to do, from woodland adventure days to wildlife watching, it’ll be impossible for the kids to get bored this October half term.

Boy looking through the window of the Bear Hut at Killerton, Devon

Explore real secret gardens

To celebrate the release of a new film adaption of the children's novel The Secret Garden, we're inviting you to have your own secret garden adventure and explore our gardens hidden within gardens. Run around and discover hidden doors in walls, mini houses, secret glades and more.

Lady in a red coat taking a photo of the autumn colour

Best walks for autumn highlights

At this time of year, there’s a palette of colours waiting to be discovered across breathtaking landscapes. Discover woodlands of golden leaves, glistening blue lakes and green flora. Here's some of our most colourful walks to inspire you this autumn.

How to have a nature inspired Halloween

Creating a spooky Halloween shouldn't have to have a frightening impact on the environment. Use seasonal veg to carve your way to fun decorations, then reuse the materials for delicious autumnal recipes.

Have a sustainable Halloween

View of the lake and ampitheatre at Claremont

Members' broadcast

While there will be no Annual General Meeting this year, members will still have an opportunity to hear from the Trust's Chair and Director-General, during a members' broadcast on 7 November. Tim and Hilary will update members about progress over the last year and in particular, the impacts of coronavirus on the Trust and how we are responding.

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Visitors in the garden at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Join in with Free Wills Month

Is there a place that holds a special family memory for you? It's your last chance to join in with Free Wills Month this October, where you can make or update your will for free, if you're 55 or over, and help look after the places that made these moments special.

About Free Wills Month

Stacked up woollen throws in a variety of blues and greys — Stay snug this winter with a cosy woollen throw

It’s time to wrap up warm

With Halloween, half term and Bonfire Night around the corner, it's the perfect time to spend with your loved ones. Snuggle down in a cosy throw to watch a scary film or keep toasty with our selection of warm clothing while you watch the fireworks. If you’re heading off on a half-term adventure with your little ones, discover our clothing collaboration with Frugi.

Our range of cosy comforts

a leaf in the autumn sunlight at Knightshayes

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Get the latest news from around the Trust. Find out how we've reduced compulsory job losses following the biggest redundancy consultation in the National Trust’s 125-year history.