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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

How to book your visit
Lady in a red coat taking a photo of the autumn colour

Best walks for autumn highlights 

At this time of year, there’s a palette of colours waiting to be discovered across breathtaking landscapes. Discover woodlands of golden leaves, glistening blue lakes and green flora. Here's some of our most colourful walks to inspire you this autumn.

Autumn colour at Stourhead

Autumn colour in our gardens and parks 

Immerse yourself in the glorious displays of autumn colour in our gardens and parks this season. Catch a falling leaf, discover shiny conkers or take in the vibrant dahlias in full bloom.

Walking in heathland hills

Wild places to get away from it all 

Everyone needs nature and the calm it brings. We’ve picked some of our favourite wild places where you can get away from it all. Explore rugged moorland lit up with the haze of purple heather, listen to the sounds of gentle lapping water on a trip to the coast or breathe in the rolling views after a rugged hill walk.

The deer in Knole Park

Wildlife walks this autumn 

We’ve chosen some of our favourite walking routes for spotting wildlife in autumn in landscapes ranging from woods and parkland to coast and estuaries.

Wheelbarrow full of freshly picked vegetables in the garden in July at Knightshayes Court, Tiverton, Devon

Top kitchen gardens 

It’s harvest time in our kitchen gardens as apples, carrots, pumpkins and many more fruit and vegetables start to reach their prime. Explore one of historic kitchen gardens and watch the gardeners start to bring in the harvest. In many places you can even taste the seasonal produce in our cafés every day.

Visit our kitchen gardens
A girl making seed bombs

Things to do at home and in the garden 

Get some inspiration for activities to do on your own or with family. You won't be short of things to do at home.

Things to do
A gardener working in the autumn at Dyffryn Gardens

Gardeners' tips 

During the Covid-19 lock-down period, we'll be bringing our garden to yours with the help of our members questions and answers from our experts.

Gardeners' tips and garden delights
Children carrying pumpkins in the walled garden in autumn at Knightshayes, Devon

For families 

Find lots of inspiration for activities to do as a family. If you're out and about why not take a wildflower spotters' guide or tick off a few '50 things' activities? Staying at home? There's fun creative crafts and tasty family-friendly bakes to try.

Have a family adventure
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 Poldark and Game of Thrones.

Codger's Fort on the estate at Wallington, Northumberland

Listen to podcasts from the National Trust 

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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