London and the South East

Buds are bursting into colour in our gardens across the South East as the region is awash with the delights of spring.

You don’t have to travel far to find carpets of bluebells at our places in spring. Here's a few of the best places to see them in the South East.

Discover Queen Victoria's special affection for Hughenden resident Benjamin Disraeli in this new exhibition. Over the course of 20 years the Queen showered Disraeli with gifts, letters and keepsakes which her prime minister regarded as 'more precious than rubies'.

A fungus previously unknown to world science has been discovered on our land at Wolstonbury Hill. What was thought to be one species, Big Blue Pinkgill (Entoloma bloxamii), has been proven by mycologists at Kew Gardens to be at least four different species in a ground-breaking find.

From 9 May, London College of Fashion, UAL, presents Footnotes, an exhibition of artist responses to the College’s historic shoe archive hosted throughout Sutton House. The exhibition reveals objects from London College of Fashion, UAL’s eclectic archive including 1930s orthopaedic footwear, silk slippers from the 1800s and even a shoe made for a sheep.

From an outdoor exhibition to an immersive audio experience, we're telling the real-life inspiring stories of Cliveden's women, from past to present.

2018 marks the 100 year anniversary of women achieving the vote. Across the Trust, we are exploring the stories and impact of women at the special places we care for in our Women and Power programme. Find out about the powerful women of Smallhythe Place and their roles in the suffrage movement.

Encounter the work of six contemporary artists throughout the house and grounds at Knole from Thursday 17 May. The progression towards equality is highlighted through the stories of women who have contributed to Knole’s spirit and history.

Stretch your legs on a walk to, from and around our special places in the South East. Walk among the wildlife and marvel at the spring colour. When you come and see nature wake up, you’re helping us look after nature for everyone.

In late Spring and early Summer, butterflies start emerging across the South East. Try one of our butterfly themed downloadable walks and see what you can spot.

Enjoy a walk on the wild side across the South East this summer and spot hares, birds, butterflies and sheep thriving on our lands which we work hard to protect, maintain and conserve for the future.

From the homes of great politicians to moated houses, to iconic cliff tops and strolls over green hills, welcome to Kent, the Garden of England.

The home of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills and a watermill.

Finding new ways for Londoners to enjoy the capital’s special places

Home to a watermill, a mansion with a creative spirit and much more.

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

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

Visit grand gardens and country mansions surrounded by rolling parkland. Or drop in on intimate homes with intriguing stories to tell.

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

The home of a famous author, fairytale castles and more await you in and around East Sussex.

Gardens, South Downs countyside and grand houses await you in West Sussex.

Interested in making the most of your National Trust membership? Why not join your local supporter group in London and the South East? It's a great way to meet people and to enjoy special talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events. You'll also be helping a great cause.

There are holiday cottages for you to enjoy across the South East from a lighthouse keepers cottage in Kent to garden retreats in Sussex. And every time you stay, you're supporting our conservation work too. How good is that?