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Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down
Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down | © National Trust Images/John Millar

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A family of two adults and two young children looking up at the archway leading to an ornately-gated area inside the Chapel of St Mary the Virgin at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire.

Visit a historic house 

A group of young adults kicking up autumn leaves on a walk around the estate at Hardwick, Derbyshire

Explore gardens 

An adult and child playing with autumn leaves on a path

Plan a family day out 

Visitors walk a dog across the leafy ground of a park in autumn

Bring my dog 

People climbing on one of the steep sided valleys of Buckstones Moss in the north of the Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

Find a walk 

Diwali celebrations at Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire

Find events near me 

A breezy pebbly beach on a grey autumn day at Water Shoot Bay at the southern tip of the Isle of WIght

Explore the coast 

Sandstone medieval castle surrounded by a moat in the evening light

Discover castles and forts 

Plan your day out

Christmas events and festive days out 2026 

Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we've plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead for a festive day out this year.

Visitors at the front entrance which has been decorated for Christmas at Saltram, Devon

Christmas markets and winter fairs 

Find perfect Christmas presents or stock up on seasonal treats and decorations at a Christmas market or winter fair.

Visitors exploring the Christmas market at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Indoor exploration

Unique houses 

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after. There's a hydroelectric-powered Arts and Crafts home with an early dishwasher, a 16-sided house and even a Jacobean time capsule to visit.

View of Clouds Hill, the small woodsman's cottage, in Dorset with trees and bushes surrounding it

Special exhibitions 

Connect with nature, beauty and history at an exhibition near you. From showcasing art and collections, to exploring the connections between people and places, there's something for everyone.

A ldy wearing headphones and holding an audio guide, looks at a painting of a man with a cap with two flambouyant feathers and a large dark velvet cloak with bright silver embroidery on the hem. The man has long curly hair and a thin beard - he is Rembrandt

Places with literary connections 

Visit some of the places we care for that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.

A mother and child read a book with a volunteer at Max Gate, Dorset

Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days 

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities at places we care for that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

The Long Gallery at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire

Information about visiting

Explorer Pass 

If you’re planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, our Explorer Pass gives you entry to most of the places in our care, plus free parking in our car parks.

Families on the north lawn at Ickworth in spring.

Places you need to pre-book 

Planning to visit one of the places we care for? Find out which places require booking, and how you can join a guided tour experience.

Visitors listening to the tour guide on the closed communal courtyard at Birmingham Back to Backs, West Midlands

Visiting and booking frequently asked questions 

Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about visiting and using the booking system.

Visitors in the garden in autumn at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire

Enhanced facilities for disabled visitors 

Learn more about which places in our care have specialised, accessible facilities for disabled visitors.

Changing Places room in relation to other facilities at Knoll Beach

Car-free travel to the places in our care 

Find out how you can travel to the places in our care by train, bus, bike or on foot, helping you to save money and care for the environment.

Two adults and a child cycling along lakeside path on sunny day, with one adult pulling another child in a bike trailer
Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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