National Trust in the Midlands

Cherry blossom on a tree — See cherry blossom blooming at our places

Stoneywell volunteer caring for the clock — A volunteer at Stoneywell helps with conservation work

Robin and blossom at Gunby — This Gunby robin is admiring the cherry blossom

Situated in the heart of England, the Midlands offers a huge variety of landscapes and places to enjoy and explore.

Places to visit

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Coronavirus update

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

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Blossoms in the Midlands

There’s perhaps nothing more that romanticises the English countryside than an orchard in full blossom and across the Midlands there’s plenty to see. Garden and Parks Consultant Pam Smith unpicks what makes this springtime burst of colour truly special.

Welcome in the spring

To enjoy at home

Cakes to bake at home

As we all find ourselves at home more, what better way to keep ourselves smiling than the smell and taste of homemade cakes? Here are eight recipes for you to try, let us know how you get on. #NTMidlands

Outdoor fun

50 things to do before you're 11¾ is a great list of outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. Some might take a little imagination to complete while we're all at home, but we bet you can give them a go.

Midlands wildlife spotter guides

Download these free wildlife spotter sheets to see what butterflies and birds you can see in your gardens this spring and later in the year dragonflies & damselflies too.

Purple sweet pea in front of the Head Gardener's house at Shugborough

Photographing spring colour in the Midlands

As the months are getting warmer, bright colours are finally starting to emerge. Volunteer photographer Christine Novelli Harding has some top tips to teach you how to capture the perfect spring shots.

Spring birds in the Midlands

As spring comes around the places we care for come alive with the sounds of birdlife.

Calke Abbey visitors looking at collections of objects

Collections in the Midlands

If you're missing being ale to visit our collections you can explore some of the highlights online

Meet the experts

Tapestries and throne in the High Great Chamber at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Meet the Midlands Curators

Our expert curators look after the places and objects cared for by the National Trust.

Female archaeologist digging in a shallow trench in a field

Meet the Midlands Archaeologists

Uncover the stories of the hard-working archaeology team in the Midlands.

Conservator stitching into the silk of the Ann Bangham dress

Meet the Midlands Conservators

Meet the hands-on expert conservators who work hard to care for our special collections

Our Work

Maintenance staff cleaning stone carvings at Shugborough

'Capability' Brown's designed landscape at Croome in Worcestershire

Hardwick stonemason carving letters in the flagstone

Building Maintenance in the Midlands

Think about the maintenance you do on your own home, clearing guttering or cleaning the windows. Have you ever stopped on a visit to think about what it would be like to do these jobs on a stately home scale? With large scale projects filling the limelight it's easy to forget about the day to day maintenance that keeps our places in top condition.

Caring for historic landscapes in the Midlands

Many of the places in the care of the National Trust have had their natural beauty enhanced or altered by the hand of designers or owners. We work hard to maintain these special places and preserve their historic appearance.

Caring for collections

Maintaining our collections is a year round job. Restoring paintings, cleaning carpets, mending books and much more to ensure the objects we look after are in best condition.

Caring for buildings

We care for a huge range of different buildings, from grand stately homes to follies and glass houses. No two are the same but each play their part in the story of our history and heritage.

Uncovering archaeology

Our archaeology team works closely with buildings and estate teams to identify and preserve the hidden secrets of the landscapes and buildings in our care.

Get involved

Meet the Midlands volunteers

Meet some of the varied and interesting people who volunteer with the National Trust in the Midlands.

Supporter groups in the Midlands

Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you? Join your local group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events.

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