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Discover more than 500 places to visit and lots of events to get involved in.
Plan a day out to the most bee-friendly gardens we care for. Filled with pollinators’ favourite flowers, some of these places have hives and produce honey, which you can buy to take home.
Walk in the footsteps of famous people. From The Beatles and Sir Winston Churchill to Agatha Christie and Isaac Newton, step into their former homes and learn more about their lives.
We have plenty of spots to explore with a kayak or canoe, whether you prefer open seas, rivers or lakes. Find the best places in our care to head out for a paddle.
Did you know that some of the places we look after are free to access? Discover the best places for a budget-friendly day out.
This South Asian Heritage Month (18 July–17 August), discover the places and collections we care for that reveal stories from, and connections to, South Asian history.
Our archaeologists uncover hidden stories and care for thousands of sites and objects. Learn how their work helps protect the past for future generations.
This quick and simple tzatziki recipe makes a refreshing yoghurt dip that’s a perfect accompaniment to summer salads and kebabs.
To mark Beatrix Potter’s birthday on 28 July, learn more about the writer and illustrator’s fascination with animals and passion for conservation. In 1943, she left 4,000 acres and 15 farms to our care, including her former home, Hill Top.
To help tackle unequal access to green spaces across the UK, we're working with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Natural England to support local authorities and community organisations in more than 100 places. The first two places to receive independent recognition as official Nature Cities and Nature Towns are Birmingham and Bournemouth, and Christchurch and Poole.
There's still time to find a cottage for your summer staycation. Make the most of the season, whether you'd like to stay in a bustling seaside town, at a lakeside retreat or in a countryside farmhouse.
Feeling inspired by the Big Butterfly Count (18 July–10 August)? Browse our range of wildflower seed balls that have been designed to attract butterflies to your outdoor space. We also have gardening tools, bird feeding kits and hedgehog houses to help create a haven for wildlife.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.