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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.
Ideas for days out
Festival of Archaeology 2025
Join us as we celebrate the UK's annual Festival of Archaeology from 19 July to 3 August. Find events and activities at the places in our care, from excavations and expert talks to crafts and dig boxes.
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Nature reserves
We look after some of the UK's most important nature reserves, which include wetlands, heathlands, woodlands and coastline. Plan a visit to a nature reserve and discover a wide range of local wildlife and plantlife.
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Places with Tudor connections
Discover the places we care for that have links to the Tudor period, from Henry VII through to Elizabeth I. These historic houses have received royal visitors, hidden Catholic priests and witnessed important events.
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Best natural play areas
There's nothing quite like playing outdoors. Discover the best natural play areas where kids can run free, exploring tree houses, rope swings, climbing nets, zip wires and more.
Gardening tips
Discover our gardeners’ top tips so you can make the most of your garden, plot or window box.
Things to see and do
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South Asian histories at the places in our care
This South Asian Heritage Month (18 July–17 August), learn about the places and collections we care for that reveal stories from, and connections to, South Asian history.
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Back When history podcast
In our latest episode, go back 1,400 years to when an Anglo-Saxon burial ship was dragged from the water to its final resting place at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. You can also find more episodes from our history podcast, Back When.
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Top tips for butterfly spotting
Discover how to spot butterflies without scaring them away, and find out which types of plants will attract them to your garden or green space.
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Top filming locations
Many of the places in our care have been locations for films and TV dramas. Go behind the scenes at our most popular filming locations and discover how iconic moments were created on screen.
Calling young photographers
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CEWE photo competition
We've teamed up with CEWE, our photo printing partner, to invite young people to capture their best summer holiday moments and enter them into this photo competition. Find out more about the competition, including the age categories, the prizes on offer and how to enter.
In the news
Launch of the Nature Towns and Cities project
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.
Holidays and shopping
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Last-minute summer holidays
There's still time to book a summer holiday at one of our places, and some last-minute savings are available. From coast paths and sea views to nature trails and hilltops, find your next staycation spot.
Keep the kids busy
Browse our online shop for wildlife-inspired toys and gadgets that will keep children entertained over the school holidays. Find puzzles, games, nature diaries, gardening tools and den-building kits.
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Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.