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Houses, great and small

Uncover remarkable treasures around every corner

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50 things to do before you're 11¾

Get closer to nature and wildlife

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A taste of summer

Healthy salads, yummy bakes and more

Recipes to try
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Daffodils on the lawn at Chirk Castle seen from the East

Chirk Castle 

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

Cliff top view of the pale rocky cliffs and bay of Blast Beach on a sunny day, looking south.

Durham Coast 

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has evolved from its industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

View of the wildflowers at the front of Cotehele House

Cotehele 

near Saltash, Cornwall

An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore.

Visiting and booking information 

Find out what's open, which places need booking and what to expect from your visit.

Plan your visit
Visitors playing table tennis at Osterley Park and House, London

Summer family activities for every adventurer 

There are lots of summer family activities at places near you. We've got nature trails to keep the kids entertained and sporty challenges to get your heart racing, peaceful gardens to discover and outdoor games for sunny afternoons.

A family enjoying the roses at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Fragrant rose gardens 

Take a stroll through one of the many rose gardens blooming this summer. There are hundreds of varieties to discover so you're sure to find an array of scents and colour. You can even pick up some hints and tips for growing roses at home.

Walker on the coast path at East Soar, Devon

Coastal walks: beautiful and scenic routes 

We look after some unforgettable walking trails along the 780 miles of coastline we care for. Here's a selection of our favourite coastal walks.

Beauty Room at Petworth House

Explore the greatest houses 

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to the houses in our care. From the biggest to the smallest, the most innovative to the most scandalous, discover the amazing variety of houses in our care.

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Visitors at the beach at Robin Hood's Bay

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Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.

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An Adonis blue butterfly

Donate

Everyone needs nature, now more than ever. Donate today and you could help people and nature to thrive at the places we care for.

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Madonna and Child before a Rose Hedge

Scents and sensuality: stories of roses in our collections 

More than any other flower, roses are steeped in symbolism, history and meaning which can be found in abundance in the houses, gardens and collections we care for. Uncover the rose's stories and meanings at our places and its uses in perfume, cuisine and medicine.

All about roses
Pistachio and blackberry cake with a slice removed and on a small plate

Tuck into summer recipes 

There's lots of delicious food for you to try this summer. Whether you're looking for easy picnic snacks, treats for a summer feast or something sweet to indulge in, we've got some great recipes for you to enjoy.

Try some recipes
The exterior of Quin Cottage, near Port Isaac, Cornwall

Late availability holidays

Thinking of a summer staycation? Find a holiday cottage with late availability and set off on a last-minute getaway.

Plan your break
Blue and white homeware arranged in a crate including hanging throws and scented products

Shop for summer

Refresh your home and wardrobe with our new Shifting Shores collection. Featuring calming coastal colours and natural textures, it’s sure to take you back to long days spent by the sea.

Browse the online shop
A puffin on the Farne Islands in Northumberland

Read our news 

Get the latest news from around the Trust. Due to the potentially devastating impact of bird flu on the seabird colonies on the Farne Islands, the islands will be closed to visitors from Sunday 3 July. By closing we will reduce the risk of disturbance to the birds and hopefully slow down the spread of the disease.