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A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir — Taking in the views with a walk at Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire | © National Trust Images / Annapurna Mellor

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A family exploring the garden in autumn at Wallington, Northumberland

Family-friendly places to visit

Two visitors walking their dogs on leads along a path through the autumnal woodland at Wallington

Heritage Open Days

Between 12-21 September 2025, Heritage Open Days welcomes everyone to discover hidden histories and local stories with a packed programme of free things to do. Find out where you can visit.

Heritage Open Day at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire

Best places to pick blackberries

Find the best places to go blackberry picking at the places in our care. Don't forget to bring your own bags, bowls or baskets to take home a free harvest of fresh fruit.

Boy stretching out an arm to pick blackberries at Osterley Park and House, London

Top free places to visit

Did you know that many of the places we look after are free to access? Find some of the best places for a budget-friendly day out.

Children looking out across estuary at Pin Mill, Suffolk

Top places to spot red squirrels

Find out about the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they're busy gathering food ahead of winter.

Red squirrel on the feeder at Allan Bank, Cumbria

Special exhibitions

Connect with nature, beauty and history at an exhibition near you. From showcasing art and collections, to exploring the connections between people and places, there's something for everyone.

Two people looking at a large willow sculpture in a grand historic room with wooden floors and golden pillars

Places with literary connections

Visit some of the places we care for that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.

A mother and child read a book with a volunteer at Max Gate, Dorset

Unique houses

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after. There's a hydroelectric-powered Arts and Crafts home with an early dishwasher, a 16-sided house and even a Jacobean time capsule to visit.

Two visitors are looking up at an enormous, highly decorated marble fireplace in the Drawing Room at Cragside

Top running routes with a view

Reward your next run with a view to remember. From coast to countryside, find a trail with some of the best scenery, views and wildlife at the places we look after.

A women runs past a rocky outcrop on a hillside, with a landscape of rolling hills behind her

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.

Visitors exploring the Green Trail at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

Geocaching for families

Geocaching is like a digital treasure hunt using a handheld GPS, and you can try it for free at many places we look after.

Visitors finding a geocache box at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

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 visitor cycling using an adapted bike on a woodland trail at Lanhydrock. They cycle towards the camera on a curved trail that goes between tall trees with the woodland floor covered in dried leaves and moss.

More '50 things'

Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in autumn

Autumn opens up a world of new adventures for kids. Discover the best activities from our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, including playing conkers and foraging for wild food.

Inspecting the pond at Rowallane Garden, County Down

No. 4 Build a den

Building a den is no. 4 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Read our top tips on building the best den ever.

Den Building in Hoe Fen wildlife discovery area at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

No. 37 Explore the wonders of a rock pool

As the tide goes out, the secrets of the sea are revealed in rock pools left behind. Exploring the wonders of a rock pool is no. 37 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

A boy exploring a rock pool on the rugged beach at Northumberland Coast, Northumberland

No. 10 Play conkers

Conkers may well be one of the oldest games around. In some parts of the world it’s called ‘Kingers’. Get top tips for how to make sure yours is the champion.

Child with a handful of conkers in the grounds at Castle Coole, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Places you need to pre-book

Planning to visit one of the places we care for? Find out which places require booking, and how you can join a guided tour experience.

Visitors listening to the tour guide on the closed communal courtyard at Birmingham Back to Backs, West Midlands

Visiting and booking frequently asked questions

Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about visiting and using the booking system.

Room guide volunteer with visitors in the Library at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

Enhanced facilities for disabled visitors

Learn more about which places in our care have specialised, accessible facilities for disabled visitors.

Visitors in the garden at Calke, Derbyshire

Sustainable travel to the places in our care

Find out how you can travel to the places in our care by train, bus, bike or on foot, helping you to save money and care for the environment.

Two adults and a child cycling along lakeside path on sunny day, with one adult pulling another child in a bike trailer

If you're planning a trip in England, Wales or Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass for entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.