Visitors on a footpath overlooking Derwentwater at Surprise View, Borrowdale and Derwent Water, Cumbria

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Our top winter gardens

Winter is here, but that doesn't mean that you can't still enjoy exploring gardens. We've got plenty of special places where you can find bright pops of colour from berries and flowers, or see textured grasses and frosted seed heads.

Top winter walks

Head outside and enjoy the winter countryside with one of these great walks. The list includes blustery coastal walks, countryside strolls, guided walks with our rangers and volunteers, plus wildlife spotting trails.

Where to see snowdrops

A cheerful sight on a woodland walk or garden stroll, snowdrops are a welcome sign that spring will soon be on its way. Find out where you can spot snowdrops and how to grow them in your own garden.

People use torches to look around corridors of Wray Castle, Cumbria

Go behind the scenes at our places

Ever wondered what happens when our visitors leave for the day? Now you can go behind the scenes and watch our conservation experts at work, have a go yourself and even visit exhibitions of previously unseen objects.

Children building a den — Get closer to nature

February half term events for all the family

There’s plenty to keep the little ones busy this half term. Track wild animals, build homes for bugs and get muddy in the outdoors. Check out our indoor activities too for those rainy day adventures.

Half term events and activities

Croft Castle's sustainable woodland provides heat for most of the buildings on the Herefordshire estate

Join us for a green day out

We're using both traditional methods and modern engineering to reduce the impact we have on the environment. Find out how we're setting up renewable energy systems while preserving precious landscapes and working with BMWi to extend our network of charging points for electric vehicles across the places we care for.

Join us for a green day out