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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A Christmas bauble at Belton

Christmas is coming 

See what festive finery can be had at places across the Midlands. From stories, games and traditions to food and decorations, see how traditions have changed or perhaps start you own.

Enjoy Christmas in the Midlands

Festive Family Fun

Father Christmas talks to a child about a present

Meet Father Christmas in the Midlands 

See where Father Christmas is visiting places near you in the Midlands. He is a man in demand so booking soon is essential.

Percy the Park Keeper

Take part in Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail 

Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand as you make your way around beautiful gardens and parks - who will you come across on the way?

Children walking along a muddy path

Winter walks in the Midlands 

Explore the outdoors with some great winter walks across the region, from breathtaking views in the Peak District to leisurely parkland strolls through historic estates.

Take a winter walk with us
A display of christmas gifts inc. stocking, candles and chocolate

Treat your loved ones this Christmas 

Looking for that something special? Whether its a tasty treat, stocking fillers or the perfect gift, see what you can find in our shop.

Redwing in parkland at Charlecote in winter

Winter Wildlife in the Midlands 

It's cold outside and all may seem quiet, but there's still plenty of wildlife to be seen if you know where to look.

Attingham's Fidget Pasties - ham, apple, onion and sage in a white sauce wrapped in puff pastry

Christmas recipes from Midlands places 

Make yourself a Christmas treat from one of these recipes from places across the Midlands.

Places to visit

Croome court from the west in winter

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.

Hadrian's Arch Winter

Shropshire and Staffordshire 

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

early frosty morning at kedleston

Peak District and Derbyshire 

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

A view of Moseley Old Hall on a frosty morning overlooking the knot garden.

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.

View of Charlecote with river on sunny day in winter

Warwickshire 

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

A winter view, Belton House, Lincolnshire

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 Canons Ashby sprinkled with frost in the winter sun.

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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