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Last chance for an offer on apartment stays 

Discover your perfect getaway and save 10% on selected apartment stays. Whether you're looking for seaside views, historic surroundings or a city break in York or Durham, there's plenty to choose from. Book now and benefit from free entry to National Trust places throughout your stay.

Doyden House and the garden shared by Carnweather, Mouls, Rumps and Conor holiday apartments, with views of Doyden Castle and the sea, Cornwall

Ideas for days out

Best parklands 

Discover wildlife, woods and wide open spaces when you visit one of these large parklands. Walk, cycle, play or simply relax in nature.   

The parkland in summer at Petworth House and Park, West Sussex

Top islands to visit 

Whether you're looking for a rugged family adventure or a quiet day trip with stunning views, here are your top picks for islands to escape to.

A visitor walking over the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede, with a rocky island visible on the other side of the bridge and the sea behind

Top accessible walks 

Discover the best accessible trails to explore with pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids across the places we look after. Get out in nature without having to go off the beaten track.

Three people, one a wheelchair user, explore a path through sunny woodland

Best places to go cycling 

Discover some of the best cycle routes through woodland, countryside and along the coast. Explore family-friendly cycling paths and our top picks of the best mountain biking trails.

A mother, father and young boy cycle on a trail through woodland

See great masterpieces in National Trust collections 

Masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, Hieronymus Bosch and El Greco can be seen in the collections at the properties in our care across the UK.

A painting of a young man casually lying on the ground in a green woodland glade. He wears ornate blue and white Elizabethan-style trousers and bodice and he has a dark brown beard and moustache. Behind him, in another woodland glade, there are two horses and another figure.

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

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How to make a bird feeder 

If you’d like to see more birds in your outdoor space, discover how you can make a simple bird feeder with just a few items and ingredients.

Making a pinecone bird feeder

Top kitchen gardens 

Visit the best kitchen gardens around the UK. Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens are rich in history, and some of their produce is still served in our cafés.

An elderly couple explore the walled garden at Felbrigg, with one of the visitors in a mobility vehicle. To the left are garden beds full of vegetables and on the right are garden borders full of flowers.

Roses in art and collections we care for 

Did you know that the ancient Greeks and Romans loved to grow roses? Discover the roots and symbolism of these much-loved flowers through the objects and art in our care.

Red and white roses in a still life by Ambrosius Bosschaert at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Vegetable tagliatelle Alfredo 

This simple and creamy pasta dish is packed full of vegetables and is perfect for busy nights when you want comfort and indulgence.

A shallow white bowl with a fork, full of tagliatelle with a creamy vegetable sauce including mange tout and sliced red onion

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Protect nature from the growing threat of wildfires 

Hundreds of wildfires across the UK have already damaged precious landscapes, including 104 hectares at Dunwich Heath. Add your name to the National Trust's petition calling for urgent Government action to help protect people, wildlife and nature from the increasing impacts of climate change. Read more.

Dunwich Heath, Suffolk coast, after the fire July 2026

Holidays and shopping

Seasonal offers on holidays 

Enjoy 15% off on barns and stables for the perfect getaway. From coastal locations and mountain views to stone walls and log-burners – find it all and more, now with discounted prices. Book now and benefit from free entry to any National Trust site during your stay.

The exterior of Doyden Stable Cottage, Cornwall

Shop the summer sale 

Browse the online sale for up to 30% off fashion accessories, garden décor and homeware.

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Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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