Cotswolds

The Long Borders
Newark Park sits above acres of beautiful parkland
Release your inner Roman at Chedworth Roman Villa

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Newark Park sits above acres of beautiful parkland
Release your inner Roman at Chedworth Roman Villa

Historic gardens, houses and ancient sites amongst a patchwork of commons, woods and valleys

Places to visit

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Making the most of summer days

Picnic lunch with salad, fruit and cakes at The Argory

Ideas for picnic spots in the Cotswolds

Some ideas for picnic spots in the Cotswolds

Children climbing a tree in the grounds of Mottisfont, Hampshire.

50 things activities in the Cotswolds

The best places to tick off your 50 things list - roll down a hill, make a bug hotel, fly a kite, make a trail with sticks and much more.

Our work in the South West

Under the floorboards

The archaeologists who help look after and discover the stories of the places we care for have a real knack for solving mysteries. Here Nancy Grace turns detective to uncover the local people who helped remodel the magnificent Italian-style house at Kingston Lacy in the 1800s.

The hills above Heddon's Mouth near Lynton, North Devon in summer

A healthy, natural and beautiful environment in the South West

When nature and wildlife can move freely between habitats, they flourish. Without this freedom, they suffer. Our coastal ambition is to join up the coastline, working with partners to make a link around the coast so wildlife can prosper and people can access it.

Trees in North Park - Sherborne Park Estate

Solving a riddle

Behind the scenes, teams of specialists work to discover the past of the places we care for. A mix of fascinating research and special technology helped show what happened to 1300 trees once planted at Lodge Park.

Croome

Become a Flower Explorer trail for children

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 15 other dates

10:00-16:00

Follow our trail to search the parkland and help 'Capability' Brown on his journey looking for the perfect flowers at Croome.

Chedworth Roman Villa

The Big Dig

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 12 other dates

10:00-16:00

Be the first to witness what the archaeologists unearth this year at the ancient Roman site.

Hanbury Hall and Gardens

Summer Holidays: 50 Things

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 15 other dates

10:00-16:00

Get outdoors this summer and take up the 50 Things challenge.

Croome

House Tours at Croome Court

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 108 other dates

11:00-16:00

Join one of our fascinating house tours led by volunteers. Tours include; Romp through the bedrooms, At home with the 6th Earl, Secrets of the Basement.

Snowshill Manor and Garden

Swashbuckling Summer Fun

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 13 other dates

11:00-16:00

Do you have what it takes to be the captain of our Snowshill ship? Why not put your treasure hunting skills to the test with our treasure seeking trail? Join us as pirates take over.

Croome

The Walled Gardens

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 20 other dates

11:00-17:00

Britain's largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2017. The Walled Gardens date back to the early 18th century. The gardens were altered by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, as part of his grand design at Croome.