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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
Children on the see-saw planks at the Woodland Play Area

Our top natural play areas 

Follow willow tunnels or make your very own woodland den in our natural play areas. You can also splash along muddy trails, hang onto rope swings and hunt for treehouses and bug hotels. Here's our pick of the best natural play areas at our places.

Our best natural play areas
Wild ponies grazing, Snowdonia

12 wild places to get away from it all 

There are still areas of wilderness to be found, where you can really get away from it all. Here are some of our favourite wild places to get out and enjoy.

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.

Shelter from the showers
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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.

Luna cinema at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

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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