North West

A family walking in the deer park at Dunham Massey, Cheshire — Memories made on your doorstep

A gardener mowing the grass at Quarry Bank — Summer gardens on your doorstep

Visitors inside the orangery at Lyme — Summer days out with friends

A child picking ice-cream flavours at Dunham Massey — Chill out with tasty treats this summer

Explore magnificent houses, mighty castles, stunning coastline and dramatic landscapes.

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Wine at a picnic — Wine in the evening light

Summer nights in the North West

With the arrival of warmer days and longer evenings why not experience some alfresco entertainment at our places this summer? Pack a picnic blanket, chill the wine and invite friends along for a night out with a difference.

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Summer activities for families

A family enjoying the park at Dunham Massey

Summer fun in the North West

Get planning your family days out this summer with our list of top things happening at special places in the North West. Follow discovery trails through colourful gardens or get active in the great outdoors with sporty challenges.

50 things to do before you’re 11¾ in the North West

Get outdoors and closer to nature this summer with our list of '50 Things to do before you’re 11¾'. Make some noise by joining nature's band, take off your shoes and run around on the grass, or see what shapes you can spot in the clouds.

Visitors in the gardens at Lyme — Help us care for the Lyme estate

Looking after Lyme

This spectacular estate needs your support. Donate now and help us care for Lyme.

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Get active outdoors in the North West

From gentle strolls to longer hikes in scenic surroundings, fast-paced running events for grown-ups to teaching little legs to ride a bike, there are plenty of ways to get active in the North West, all year round.

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A print depicting the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester. — Dreadful Scene at Manchester Meeting of Reformers, 16 August 1819

Marking the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre

In 2019 we're shining a light on two places in the North West with connections to the Peterloo Massacre and discovering more about their stories through contemporary art.

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Artist Serena Korda installs her ceramic mushroom artwork — The Bell Tree, Serena Korda's installation in Speke's ancient woodland

What's on in the North West

From temporary exhibitions and guided tours, to seasonal events and workshops, there's always something new to discover at special places in the North West.

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A member of staff demonstrating one of the machines — Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Finding a future for Lancashire’s historic mills

Lancashire’s crucial role in helping to define Britain’s industrial revolution is captured by two unique textile mills – amazing places that have an uncertain future. Find out how the National Trust is working with partners to to help find a future for Queen Street and Helmshore Mills.

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