South West

Kingston Lacy house in Dorset — Kingston Lacy in Dorset

Classic coastline, tropical gardens, iconic monuments and the great outdoors

The Fal river on an autumn woodland walk — Lovely hues frame the view of the Fal

Autumn colour in the South West

A rainbow of colour spreads across the South West in the autumn. Find some of the best spots to discover this year's autumn colour.

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Places to go this autumn

big pick up weekend killerton october autumn apple

Apple days and wassailing across the South West

Across the South West there are historic orchards that are looked after by our dedicated teams of gardeners and rangers. This time of year is ideal to explore these fascinating places and to celebrate the great British apple. Find an event taking place near you.

Places to find conkers in the South West

Collecting conkers, playing conkers and hunting out the shiniest specimen. Here are the top places in the South West.

Costumed interpreter dressed as a medieval solder with children at Corfe Castle, Dorset — Costumed interpreter dressed as a medieval solder at Corfe Castle

October half term in the South West

The nights are drawing in and there's a nip in the air; it won't be long until the kids break up for the October school holidays. Here are a selection of fun things you can get up to with the family in each county across the South West this half term.

Plan your autumn days out

Autumn brings spectacular light and colour to Kingston Lacy in Dorset

Find a place to visit

In the South West you're never far from a National Trust garden, house or countryside walk.

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A birds eye view of Lundy island — A bird's eye view of Lundy

Safeguarding Lundy’s fragile nature – 50 years on

Lundy is now one of Britain’s most precious island havens for both wildlife and people. But 50 years ago this remote, granite outcrop was in sad decline. Working in close partnership with The Landmark Trust, who manage the island on a day-to-day basis, an enormous amount for Lundy’s wildlife and heritage has been done, with more still to come.

Find out what's underway to future proof this unspoiled place

Visitors pick up fallen apples in the orchard at Killerton, Devon — Harvest time at Killerton

What's on

There are hundreds of events happening across the South West, including outdoor theatre, bee trails and book festivals.

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Apples, orchards and forts

Pink Ladies or Pig Snouts?

Bored of Granny Smiths? Why not try a Gillyflower or a Grow-Bi-Night? The South West is home to hundreds of unique apple varieties. Click here to explore their heritage and find out what's being done to protect them.

Restoring orchards for nature

As well as providing abundant harvests every year, orchards are an important habitat for nature and wildlife. Unfortunately many orchards have been lost over the years, but we are helping maintain and reinstate these forgotten priority habitats at many National Trust places.

Forts in the South West

Remains of strongholds can be seen across the countryside in the South West, from hillforts to castles. National Trust Archaeologist, Martin Papworth, has captured some of the lost stories of the defences across the South West.

A group on a tour along the Tin Coast — Tin Coast

People's Landscapes in the South West

This year, the National Trust is launching People’s Landscapes, a series of events and activities that will explore landscapes where people came together to seek dramatic social change.

View People's Landscapes in the South West