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Holywell

Run wild

Helping children reconnect with nature

Crom

Safe harbour

Caring for 775 miles of coastline

St Michael's Mount

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Rowallane Garden

Saintfield, County Down

Whatever the season there's always something new to see....

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Staunton Harold Church

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior

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Horner Wood

Somerset

One of the largest and most beautiful ancient oak woods in Britain, a National nature Reserve nestled on the Holnicote estate.

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Walks that could really be abroad

Craving sandy beaches, turquoise waters or alpine forests? If you think you have to travel abroad to reach them, think again.

Costumed education assistant with children building a wooden house at Erddig

Indoor adventures for rainy days

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Head to one of the special places we look after for some great activities that won't be ruined by a downpour.

Luna cinema at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Outdoor spots for theatre, music and film

From Shakespeare on stage to jazz on the lawn and Oscar-winning movies on the silver screen, join us for outdoor theatre, music and film events at some of the beautiful places we look after.

National Trust team outside Birmingham Back-to-Backs during Birmingham Pride 2017

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality. We’re uncovering the LGBTQ history of our places and the people who helped shape them. Explore the turbulent tales of exile and tragedy, of loving relationships and family.

Clare Balding recording the LGBTQ podcasts

Our new LGBTQ history podcast series

Discover the hidden histories of our places as we mark 50 years since the partial de-criminalisation of homosexuality with a new six-part podcast series presented by broadcaster and author Clare Balding.

Carmen Vida in the Conservation Studio at Knole — Restoring a set of Flight, Barr & Barr porcelain from the Ballroom in Knole's new Conservation Studio

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We need to take urgent action to save our centuries-old objects from the ravages of time at places like Knole in Kent, where our conservator Carmen is painstakingly preserving its 17th- and 18th-century splendours. With your support, we can respond fast to protect iconic places like Knole and safeguard their unique historic collections.

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Visitors enjoying BBC Countryfile Live in 2016

Come and see us at BBC Countryfile Live

Discover what we'll be doing at Countryfile Live, as the countryside extravaganza returns to Blenheim Palace on 3-6 August. Find out about ticket price discounts for National Trust Members.

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