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Lady in a red coat taking a photo of the autumn colour

Dazzling autumn colour displays 

Catch the glorious displays of autumn colour at one of our places this season. Discover some of our oldest trees and most splendid landscaped gardens.

Find autumnal colour near you
Penrhyn Castle at night

11 of our most haunted places 

Ghost stories abound at some of our oldest places. Discover tales about the ghost of a former Prime Minister's father, a headless queen and many more.

Meet the ghosts at our places
Children with pumpkins at Rowallane Garden, County Down, in October.

October half-term events 

The whole family can get closer to nature this October half-term by joining in with 50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ challenges and other outdoor activities at places we look after, from den building and fun trails to archery and wild art.

Child dressed up in Hallowe'en fancy dress holds skull decoration aloft in front of the cobweb and pumpkin dressed fireplace at Sutton House

Spooky Hallowe'en adventures 

Join us for some Hallowe’en family fun as ghosts and ghouls come out to play and the places we look after reveal their mysterious side.

Visitors in the Billiard Room at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Ten ways to escape rain showers 

If rain showers send you running for cover, here are our ten top tips for interesting things to do indoors at our places.

Couple walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

List your favourite National Trust places on our website 

We’ve launched a new option on our website which allows you to save and list National Trust places you want to visit and places you’re already visited.

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We couldn't do it without you

Thanks to your visits, we're able to build natural playgrounds to keep the whole family, and the environment, happy.

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Beach at Formby, Liverpool

Families 

With acres of space for little ones to run around plus family-friendly facilities, you're sure to have a great family day out with us.

Four people, 3 adults and a teenager, enjoying a walk

Groups 

Whatever your group is interested in, we've got lots of inspiration and information for you to plan your visit.

Characters from Poldark tv series

Film and TV lovers 

Discover which of our places have starred on the silver screen or played a key role as TV locations in dramas such as Game of Thrones.

A walker with his dog on the beach at Penrose, Cornwall

Dog-walkers 

Many of our places are as mad about dogs as you are. Find out more about bringing your dog with you.

Spooky storyteller at a Hallowe'en event

Find out what's on 

Make a discovery, enjoy traditional ceremonies, talk to an expert, learn a new skill - there's lots to choose from.

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