A photo of a family playing with autumn leaves

Days out

Where do you want to go?

Ideas for your day out

Visitors in the garden at Polesden Lacey in autumn

Autumn colour in our gardens and parks

Catch the glorious displays of autumn colour at one of our places this season. Discover some of our oldest trees and most splendid landscaped gardens.

Find autumnal colour near you

Lady in a red coat taking a photo of the autumn colour

Best walks for autumn highlights

Head out on a walk to see the glorious golds, reds and greens of autumn. From bracing hikes over moorlands, to gentle woodland and parkland walks, there are trails to suit all tastes. Here's some of our most colourful walks to inspire you this season.

Our most haunted places

Ghost stories abound at some of our oldest places. Discover tales about the ghost of a former Prime Minister's father, a headless queen and many more.

Visitors exploring the Christmas market at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Explore for free with your National Lottery ticket

National Lottery players help us to protect special places across the UK. As a thank you, we're offering free entry at places in our care between 23 - 29 November 2019. All you need is a lottery ticket or scratch card.

The Orangery illuminated for Christmas at Powis Castle and garden, Wales. — Our Christmas illuminations are guaranteed to get you feeling festive.

Celebrating Christmas

Experience unique Christmas celebrations at National Trust places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore houses and gardens transformed by festive lights and decorations, find present and festive food inspiration or take the kids on a magical trip to meet Father Christmas.

Festivities for all