National Trust in the Midlands

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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Places in the Midlands you need to book 

Some of the smaller places we care for in England will be opening with guided tours, so you’ll need to pre-book before your visit. These tours will be led by expert volunteers and will show the places in a new light. You may also need to book in advance at some other larger places temporarily, where visitor numbers need to be limited for practical reasons.

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children play wheelbarrow races

Family fun 

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Head over to the Midlands and discover exciting stories and have fun-filled adventures to make unforgettable memories.

Have an adventure

Summer in the Midlands

Arial View of the formal garden at Wightwick Manor

Gardens to explore 

Soak up the colours, sounds and smells of summer at the gardens we care for across the region.

Carding Mill Valley in early summer

Walks to enjoy 

All across the Midlands we care for walks to suit everyone. Short family walks, wildlife walks, history walks and more. Grab your boots and explore the outdoors.

Enjoying a picnic

Perfect picnic spots in the Midlands 

We love eating in the landscaped parklands of Croome in Worcestershire, or by the lake at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. Get your hamper together and choose one of these spots.

pink roses climb on the front of the timber framed manor house

Rose gardens in the Midlands 

Budding roses are a sure sign that summer has arrived. Why not make the most of the season by seeking out scented blooms at Hardwick Hall, or enjoying the Arts and Crafts style planting at Wightwick Manor?

Croome dog walking lake bluebells

Dog walking in the Midlands 

Whether you’re exploring enchanting landscaped gardens or following a wildlife-rich lakeside trail, you and your dog can have a magical day out in the Midlands.

Butterfly on the Verbena Parterre

Summer wildlife in the Midlands 

The summer months bring an abundance of wildlife to our places in the Midlands, from birds and butterflies to glorious wildflowers. If you fancy getting out to enjoy the sunshine, why not take our handy wildlife spotter guides with you to see what you can find?

Places to visit

The gatehouse and spring flowers

Worcestershire and Herefordshire 

With rural idylls, city centre escapes and Capability Brown landscaped parklands, we're sure there's something for you in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

spring in the walled garden

Shropshire and Staffordshire 

From open countryside to magnificent houses, our special places in Shropshire and Staffordshire, are just waiting to be discovered.

lambs at the front of Kedleston Hall

Peak District and Derbyshire 

Discover historic houses, arts and crafts cottages and explore the spectacular Peak District in this varied part of the Midlands.

View of the house through the spring flowers

Warwickshire 

From walks through riverside parkland to stories of the gunpowder plot, there is lots to discover in Warwickshire.

Wightwick Manor near Wolverhampton decorated in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement

Birmingham and the West Midlands 

Unearth the stories of the places which have shaped the way we live, work and play in and around Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Gunby Hall in 2017

Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire 

From social history to stunning properties and coast line; there is plenty to see and do in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

The South Front of the house in spring

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire 

These neighbouring counties offer a wide range of experiences from small personal houses to cosy gardens and woodland habitats.

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
A woman conducting chair conservation
Hardwick stonemason carving letters in the flagstone
Archaeologist using spade and trowle

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

Volunteers working in the garden

Meet the Midlands volunteers 

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

A group enjoying a day out at Packwood

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.

National Trust in the Midlands Social Media

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