Wightwick Manor lit with decorative lights during Diwali celebrations in the West Midlands.

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From sparkling lights to Diwali delights

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Discover nature at dusk

Experience the sights and sounds of the natural world on an evening adventure.

Visitors in silhouette at sunset at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

Ideas for days out

Best places for stargazing

The open night skies in the countryside enable you to see thousands of stars, as well as nearby planets. Take a look at our guide and find the best places in our care to go stargazing.

Visitors enjoying one of Bristol Astronomical Society's stargazing evenings at Tyntesfield, North Somerset

Make your own outdoor adventures

Build a den, make a muddy masterpiece or let your imagination lead the way. Discover creative ways to play, explore and connect with nature using nothing more than a stick.

A small child is adding the finishing touches to a den at Fontmell and Melbury Downs, Dorset

Places with Tudor connections

Explore houses, palaces and places connected to the Tudor era, just as Britain marks the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot.

Black and white Tudor hall with autumn tree to the right

Top UK spots to see the Northern Lights

You don’t have to head to the Arctic to see the Northern Lights. Find out the best places in the UK where the aurora has been known to appear

Starry night sky over Cragside, Northumberland

How to make a rangoli craft

Many people create rangoli to symbolise prosperity as part of Diwali celebrations, which is an annual Hindu festival of light. Create your own rangoli with this guide.

A finished rangoli piece in a Diya lamp pattern

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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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A Gunpowder Plot connection

Discover Lyveden's links to Francis Tresham, the mysterious warning letter and the events surrounding 1605.

The Garden Lodge surrounded by long grass in the summer.

A delicious twist on a seasonal favourite

Treat yourself to a fresh, tangy apple cake, smothered with a delightfully sticky toffee sauce.

What was the Reformation?

Discover how the Reformation transformed religion, politics and everyday life in Tudor England and explore the divisions that helped shape the events leading up to the gunpowder plot.

Stained glass window depicting the Crucifixion in the Chapel at The Vyne, Hampshire

Witchmarks at Knole and the Gunpowder Plot

A series of witchmarks, believed to ward off evil spirits, were discovered in a room built to accommodate James I at Knole following the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.

Witchmarks etched into wooden beam in the Upper Kings Room at Knole, Kent

In the news

Sign the petition

Nearly 150,000 people sign our petition for stronger wildfire action

Following devastating wildfires this summer, the National Trust has delivered a petition signed by nearly 150,000 people to 10 Downing Street, calling for greater action to protect nature, landscapes and communities. While welcoming new Government measures to tackle wildfires and boost climate resilience, the charity says long-term action is still needed. Read more.

Four representatives from 38 degrees, National Trust and the Fire Brigades Union stand outside No. 10 Downing Street. They hold a sign that reads: 147,811 say Stop wildfires - invest in nature

Holidays and shopping

Explore Winter Holidays

With big skies, quiet paths and a cosy cottage to retreat to, a winter holiday has a feeling all of its own. Discover cosy cottages in dramatic locations.