In England, we're pleased to have been able to keep our gardens, parks and outdoor spaces open through the current lockdown. From 2 December, we'll be able to reopen some houses and welcome you to sit in our cafés again. In tier 3, indoor areas will remain closed and cafés will be takeaway only. Please follow your area's tiering system and government guidance when planning a visit.
Following Welsh government guidance, all places in Wales are now open for Wales residents, and we're pleased to be welcoming many of you again.
In line with Northern Ireland Executive circuit break restrictions, our gardens and parks in Northern Ireland will open from 28 November. All houses, shops and visitors centres will stay closed during the circuit break until 11 December, and cafés will be takeaway only.
Head outside and enjoy the winter countryside with one of these great walks. There are lots of blustery coastal walks, countryside strolls and places to spot winter wildlife.
Winter is here, with beautiful frosty gardens to explore. We've got plenty of special places where you can find bright pops of colour from berries and flowers, or see textured grasses and frosted seed heads.
Frosty kitchen garden at Greys Court, Oxfordshire NT Image/Hugh Mothersole
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.
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.
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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