There are lots of summer family activities at places near you. We've got nature trails to keep the kids entertained, peaceful gardens to discover and outdoor games for sunny afternoons.
From Shakespeare on stage to jazz on the lawn and Oscar-winning movies on the silver screen, join the outdoor theatre, music and film events at some of the most spectacular places we look after.
The Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition is running at the V&A throughout 2022. The exhibition, created in collaboration between the V&A and the National Trust, explores the life story of the beloved children's author-illustrator.
The historic gardens and garden plants in our care encompass more than 500 years of history and a vast range of garden styles and fashions. Read the stories of the most famous gardens we look after.
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.
A conservator working on the Embarkation of George IV from Whitehall: the Opening of Waterloo Bridge, 1817National Trust Images/ James Dobson
We host art exhibitions at some of the places in our care. Take a look at our guide to discover what's on, including the largest known painting by Constable at Anglesey Abbey, Anglo-Saxon gold and silver objects at Sutton Hoo and some intricate and lavish treasures at Polesden Lacey. Plus, find out what’s coming up in 2022.
With more people than ever enjoying our coast and countryside places, we’re asking for your help in looking after them during your visit. Please help us protect wildlife and landscapes by following the Countryside Code, which includes taking any litter home with you and not lighting a barbecue or campfire.
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.
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