Days out

See your favourite places transformed with colours and illuminations when you step into a winter wonderland at a Christmas light display near you. Add some sparkle to your seasonal visits.

Christmas markets and fairs are the perfect antidote to the high street this festive season. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas in special surroundings near you, and pick up some gifts for your loved ones.

Percy the Park Keeper needs your help this winter. Join Percy and his animal friends on a fun family activity trail at many of our places in December and January and give nature a helping hand.

The big, open skies of the countryside let you see thousands of stars sparkling at night, especially at this time of year when the skies are clear. Take a look at our best places to stargaze.

With jewel-bright berries, bursts of winter flowers and frosted seed heads galore, what will you discover first in the beautiful winter gardens we look after?

We host art exhibitions at some of our most magnificent buildings and outdoor spaces. Take a look at our guide to discover all the events, including your last chance to catch the work of Grayson Perry at Nunnington Hall and award-winning garden photography at Calke Abbey. Plus find out what’s opening next year.

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to the greatest houses in history. From the biggest to the smallest, the most innovative to the most scandalous, open the door to the past and discover the secrets and stories hidden behind.

Hear from our gardeners and get lots of gardening inspiration and ideas to make the most of your outdoor space, including their top tips to help you look after your garden through the summer season.

There's lots to do outdoors and indoors, come rain or shine. Why not download one of our many activity sheets and start your family adventure, or try a tasty recipe? Every season brings new things to see and do – explore our garden shed of fun for some great days in nature.

Discover which of our places have starred on the silver screen or played a key role as TV locations in dramas such as recent hits like The Secret Garden and Bridgerton to classics like Poldark and Game of Thrones.

Did you know that we produce podcasts? You can download episodes for free on a variety of subjects, from the stories behind our gardens, collections and outdoor places, to the houses that helped shape and influence the work of great writers.