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Chirk Castle

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

Cliff top view of the pale rocky cliffs and bay of Blast Beach on a sunny day, looking south.

Durham Coast

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

Cotehele

near Saltash, Cornwall

An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore.

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In England and Northern Ireland, gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local exercise. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. Please always check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

What's closed and what's reopening?

Following the latest government announcement around the easing of restrictions in England, we plan to open indoor places from 17 May, if government guidance allows it. Cafés are currently takeaway only and we're planning to offer outdoor seating from 12 April, with inside seating available from 17 May. Shops are currently closed with some due to reopen from 12 April.

All National Trust in Wales places are currently closed in line with Welsh government restrictions. In Northern Ireland, houses, shops and visitor centres are closed and cafés are takeaway only.

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Read our latest statement update 26 February 2021 >

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World Book Day activities for families

When you need inspiration for activities for the whole family, delve into our garden shed of ideas. Find plenty of activities to get stuck into for World Book Day on 4 March, like a special audiobook of The Tale of Peter Rabbit read by Olivia Colman and lots of downloadable Peter Rabbit activity packs to connect with nature.

A family walking in the gardens at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Plan the perfect Mother's Day

We’ve got lots of ideas to help you spoil that special someone this Mother’s Day. Make something delicious from our recipe suggestions, get inspiration from our history of tea at the Trust and discover gifts and blooms to make it unforgettable, even in lockdown.

Mother's Day gift ideas — Gifts for a special lady on Mother's Day

Treat her to something special

With Mother’s Day on Sunday 14 March, give her a gift she’ll love. We’ve got lots of inspiration from exclusive jewellery to fashion accessories, garden essentials and UK-made food and drink. Find your perfect Mother’s Day gift to put a smile on her face.

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Virtual backgrounds for Zoom

Fancy a change of scene for your virtual meetings? From beautiful libraries to quirky studies and other striking interiors, discover some of our best background images to download for your Zoom calls and online catch-ups.

A woman and her grandchild enjoy an ice cream at Blickling Estate Norfolk — Happy moments together at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Join in with Free Wills Month

Is there a place that holds a special family memory for you? Join in with Free Wills Month this March, where you can make or update your will for free, if you're 55 or over, and help look after the places that made these moments special.

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Family and dog on the beach at Trelissick, Cornwall

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Pink apple blossom at Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire

Helping communities blossom

We’re working with partners so urban communities can share the joy of spring blossom, which has become a symbol of hope. During the next five years, circles of blossom trees will be planted in towns and cities across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, creating spaces for people to come together and take in the beauty of the season. We hope to create a British equivalent of Japan’s ‘Hanami’, the popular custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers.

Discover our blossom circle plans

Hello spring

The cheerful flowers of 'February Gold', an old daffodil variety, brighten up the Winter Walk at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Snowdrops at Hughenden, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Close up of Snakes Head Fritillary flowers

Apple blossom

Apple blossom appears from March-April and is white with a hint of pink. It grows in hedgerows, gardens, orchards and scrubland in moist, heavy soil.

Daffodils

Colourful spring flowers can make the day brighter, whether you're giving them to someone as a gift, or if you're taking a walk to spot them. Daffodils are a spring classic. They come in all shades of yellow, gold and white.

Snowdrops

Perhaps the best known of the winter flowers, snowdrops are thought to have been introduced to British gardens in the late 15th century from mainland Europe. They flower between January and March.

Iris reticulata

There are plenty of Iris varieties that can be grown throughout the year, but in spring the electric-blue blooms of Iris reticulata are the ones to look out for.

Hyacinths

Hyacinths come in a range of colours: from classic deep indigo through to pinks, purples, magentas and whites. They’re a great choice for fragrance.

Snake's head fritillary

These pink-and-purple-chequered flowers are said to resemble the head of a snake, hence the name. They’re usually found in meadows and some wilder gardens.

Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. Archaeologists discovered this 1st-century metal figure while digging near Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire. Recent cleaning and conservation have revealed remarkable details of a moustache and what may have been a popular East Anglian hair style.