A family exploring the grounds of Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Days out

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Ideas for your day out

Latest visiting update

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Houses in England and Wales will reopen from 17 May and houses in Northern Ireland are expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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A winding woodland path lined with bluebells — Wander along paths lined with bluebells

Bluebells near you

As restrictions ease, more of our places are opening, and just in time for bluebells to be flowering. You can discover the best places near you to see these delicate blooms, find out why bees love bluebells, understand how we look after bluebells at places we care for and get planting tips from our gardeners.

Bluebell magic

Visitors at Dyffryn House and Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

May half term activities

This May half term, there are many activities planned at our places to entertain the whole family. Discover fun nature trails and lots more over the school holidays.

Ideas for May half term

A family walking past purple spring flowers

Top spring walks

See where the joys of spring can be enjoyed most on your local walks through the countryside and gardens in our care. And get tips for what nature and wildlife to look out for at this exciting time of the year.

Best spring gardens

From beds of colourful daffodils to delicate blossom, gardens across the country are starting to show their true colours for spring. Discover the delights of the season if you’re visiting a local spring garden.

Magnolia tree in flower at Trelissick, Cornwall

Join in Blossom watch

Blossom is a delightful sign that spring is here, with warmer weather, bluer skies and buzzing wildlife to go along with these floral displays. We’re asking you to look out for blossom on your local walk and share your sightings with #BlossomWatch on social media.

Walker on track through hedges of white hawthorn blossom — Walking through hawthorn and blackthorn blossom in Stockbridge Down, Hampshire

Follow the Countryside Code

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.

Look after nature

Bringing our places to you

Dixie Egerickx (Mary Lennox) on set at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

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 recent hits like The Secret Garden and Bridgerton to classics like Poldark and Game of Thrones.

Codger's Fort on the estate at Wallington, Northumberland

Listen to our podcasts

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.

More to enjoy at home

Gardeners' tips

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 create an eye-catching display of spring blossom.

For families

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.

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