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Step back in time

Discover the UK's oldest buildings

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Discover more than 500 places to visit and lots of events to get involved in.

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Gardens and parks

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

Visitors exploring the garden in spring at Cotehele, Cornwall

Easter egg hunts

Find out more about the Easter trails being held at many of the places in our care for 2026. Get your trail sheet, put on your bunny ears and get hunting.

Visitors enjoying Easter activities at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Places with famous connections

Walk in the footsteps of famous faces. From The Beatles and Sir Winston Churchill, to Agatha Christie and Isaac Newton, step into their former homes and learn more about their lives.

Visitors reading documents and exploring inside Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

Nature reserves

We look after some of the UK's most important nature reserves. Visit a nature reserve near you and discover a wide range of wildlife and plantlife.

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Top accessible walks

You’ll find multi-use trails at many of the places we care for, so everyone can get closer to nature and explore the great outdoors.

Visitors walking along an accessible path

The art and heritage collections we care for rival the world’s greatest museums. Learn more about the collection of paintings, decorative art, costume, books, household and other objects at historic places.

Family on a wooden staircase with oil paintings on the walls, at Ham House and Garden, London

Start your journey of discovery

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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Secret gardens

Find out which of the gardens we care for have their own 'secret' gardens concealed within them. Search for hideaways and hidden gems as you explore once-forgotten paths.

Visitors in the garden at Fenton House, London

Remarkable women in history

Learn about the remarkable women in history linked to the places in our care, from the political player who helped make Charles II king, to the archaeologist who discovered a 7th-century Saxon ship burial.

Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury, also known as Bess of Hardwick' by Rowland Lockey. Hanging in the Long Gallery at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Ancient and notable trees

Ancient trees are links to our past, they're species-rich habitats that support countless other organisms. Discover what makes a tree ancient and how to recognise them.

A wide shot of a few cedar of Lebanon trees bordering the lawn at Upton House, Warwickshire

Spring scenes in our collections

Spring's promise of new beginnings has been an inspiration to artists and designers for centuries. Discover spring through some of its most evocative depictions in the collections and objects we care for.

NARCISSUS 'THE INCOMPARABLE DAFFODIL' by Georg Ehret, 1753. Botanical illustration situated in Gallery IV (the Botanical Gallery) at Dudmaston, Shropshire.

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Weather and Wildlife Review 2025

From drought to deluge, 2025 tested the UK’s wildlife and landscapes. Discover how plants and animals fared in 2025, and find out more about our vital work to address the nature and climate crises.

An otter raising its head out of the water among the grass on a riverbank at Croome, Worcestershire.

Bank holiday breaks

Make the most of your days off with a mini adventure or relaxing weekend escape. From coastal cottages to countryside campsites, we have all kinds of places for you to stay this spring.

An aerial view of Elbow Cottage and its garden, Cornwall

Wake up the garden

We’ve got heaps of ideas to help bring your outdoor space to life. Browse tools, gloves, watering cans, garden furniture and nature-inspired sculptures in our online shop.