There’s plenty to keep the little ones busy this half term. Travel back in time and watch medieval siege engines in action or discover what life was like in a Victorian cotton mill. If you want to escape into the outdoors, why not get closer to nature and learn how to identify flowers or build your own nest box for birds?
Looking for inspiration for the perfect Valentine’s Day? Wander through landscaped gardens, past castle ruins or through the grounds of a French-style chateau. Find peace and tranquillity on a walk through rolling countryside or explore a film location from romantic classics such as Pride and Prejudice.
Mal at Rhossili Bay on the Gower PeninsulaNational Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart
Whether it's the place you fell in love, somewhere to escape the bustle of everyday life, or where you go to get closer to nature, we all make special connections with different places. These are the places that make us who we are. For Mal, the Gower Peninsula in Wales has helped him come to terms with a life-changing injury, and make a group of life-long friends along the way. Join Mal and his walking group as they head out, sharing memories, laughter, and lots of singing.
A cheerful sight on a woodland walk, riverside ramble or garden stroll, snowdrops are a welcome sign that spring will soon be on its way. Find out where you can spot snowdrops near you.
With many intriguing exhibitions to be seen, here's a handy guide to help you choose. Just opened at Petworth in Sussex is the Trust's Prized Possessions exhibition of Dutch masters, while Mottisfont in Hampshire welcomes the return of Britain's popular cartoonist, Norman Thelwell.
