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Visitors relaxing in a wildflower meadow in spring at Bodnant Garden, Conwy | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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Different generations enjoy a picnic on the grass at Dyffryn Gardens, South Glamorgan

Gardens and parks 

A family group are exploring the Long Gallery at Osterley House, Middlesex. The long room has walls painted green, lined with paintings in gilt frames.

Houses and buildings 

A family plays near the sun sculpture in the centre of the parkland, Lacock Abbey. It is summer, the sun is shining and the children smile towards the camera.

Family-friendly places to visit 

Visitors with a dog walking through the woodland in the summer

Dog-friendly places to visit 

Walkers on the South West Coast Path at East Soar, Devon

Walking 

Kids in the garden at Wordsworth House, Cumbria

What's on 

Blast Beach with sunlit rock pools and bright green seaweed covered rocks in the foreground and white capped waves behind. To the right, a strip of pale orange and grey pebbled beach at the foot of cream coloured craggy cliffs topped with vegetation stretch away into the distance. The sky is intense blue with white fluffy clouds.

Coast and beaches 

Ashness wood in the summer with lush moss covering boulders on the ground and sun rays piercing through the trees

Countryside and woodland 

The exterior of Stainborough Castle, with a round tower and archway, at Wentworth Castle Gardens on a sunny day

Castles and forts 

View of people stand-up paddleboarding from the water

Outdoor activities 

A lady with a baby eating in the cafe at Tinkley Gate

Places to eat 

Wedding couple and guests in summer on the Croquet Lawn, Tatton Park, Cheshire

Weddings 

Plan your day out

Summer of Play 

Summer is here, so get outdoors, discover trails, games and activities to help you reconnect as a family.

Kids enjoying Summer of Play activities at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

Top free places to visit 

Did you know that many of the places we look after are free to access? From urban gardens to beaches and lakes, explore some of the best spots for a budget-friendly day out.

Visitors walking their dog in the parkland at Chirk Castle, Wrexham

Family-friendly places to visit 

Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.

A family plays near the sun sculpture in the centre of the parkland, Lacock Abbey. It is summer, the sun is shining and the children smile towards the camera.

Best picnic spots 

Pack your favourite food, grab a blanket and visit one of the best picnic spots in our care. Whether it's beside a grand house, in colourful gardens or next to the sea, there are plenty of locations to choose from.

Picnicking on the lawn at Allan Bank and Grasmere, Lake District

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.

Two visitors are looking up at an enormous, highly decorated marble fireplace in the Drawing Room at Cragside

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

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

More '50 things'

50 things to do in summer 

Plan an adventure this summer with our activity guides for children. Try everything from floating in a boat, to rock-pooling, identifying animal poo and fossil hunting.

Visitors canoeing at Attingham Park, Shropshire

No. 35 Discover what's in a pond 

Find out what’s in a pond by scooping out some water and using our guide to identify what's beneath the surface. It's No. 35 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Children pond-dipping at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

No. 32 Float in a boat 

Floating in a boat – no. 32 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities – can be as slow and dreamy or as fast and exhilarating an experience as you make it.

A visitor on a boat ride at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

No. 37 Explore a rock pool 

As the tide goes out, the secrets of the sea are revealed in rock pools left behind. Exploring the wonders of a rock pool is no. 37 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

A boy exploring a rock pool on the rugged beach at Northumberland Coast, Northumberland

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 exploring Bodnant Garden, Wales

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

Sustainable 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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