London and the South East

From grand decorated houses like Polesden Lacey in Surrey to a Victorian family Christmas at Scotney Castle in Kent find a Christmas day out near you in the South East.

We all need a break from the box sets so why not blow off the cobwebs and get out into the countryside on a walk at one of the places we look after in the South East.

Unfortunately, we've had to postpone Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail at our places in the South East until later this winter. But there's still lots of things you can do to help Peter's friends at home. To prepare for your adventure, get stuck into these Peter Rabbit activity packs - we'll be adding more throughout the season. At home you can still get creative, help out a wild animal and learn more about the natural world around you with the help of your favourite Beatrix Potter characters.

From the homes of great politicians to romantic castle gardens and strolls over green hills, welcome to Kent, the Garden of England.

The enjoy the gardens of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills or a beautiful arboretum.

Visit Ham House or Osterley Park for a little slice of garden or countryside heaven in the capital.

Visit grand gardens or walk around the grounds of country mansions surrounded by rolling parkland.

Where will you visit today? The rolling Chiltern hills? A magical garden? The garden of a Victorian prime minister?

Flourishing gardens and South Downs countyside await you in West Sussex.

Stroll around the grounds of fairytale castles and the gardens of famous authors in and around East Sussex.

Take in gardens and estate walks at Hinton Ampner and Mottisfont in Hampshire.

Whether it's walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

Unusual houses and countryside to walk through are yours to enjoy in Oxfordshire.

We know our scones are rather popular. So we asked our teams to share some of their recipe ideas that you can try at home. From the traditional to the quirky, which will be your favourite scone?

Come and explore the immersive landscape, ornate monuments and tranquil lakes at Stowe, Buckinghamshire in our gardens podcast. Or try and episode about Cliveden, home to a world famous parterre, Japanese Garden and topiary-lined long walk. Around every corner you’ll find stories of mystery, decadence and the fame and misfortune of Britain’s political elite.

We care for one of the world's largest and most significant collections of art and heritage objects, but did you know that you can explore many of them online from the comfort of your home?