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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

A clump of daffodils in the upper garden

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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Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open.

To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Tickets are released every Friday for the following week. Where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking isn’t always necessary.

We’ve reopened our shops in England, and outdoor seating is now available at some cafés.

In Wales we’re now able to welcome back visitors to our outdoor places, and have reopened some of our shops. Our cafés in Wales continue to offer a takeaway service.

The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. Please check the property webpage before you travel and follow government guidance when you visit.

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All houses are currently closed.

Shops and visitor centres in Northern Ireland remain closed for now.

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Spring highlights

Spot blossom wherever you are

Join our #BlossomWatch campaign on social media. Take time to admire spring blossom, whether it's from your window, on your street or local walk, or in your garden if you’re lucky enough to have it grow there. You can also share sightings on our blossom map and learn more about identifying blossom and how these floral wonders support wildlife.

The Rock Garden in spring at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Bring spring colour into your garden

Looking to get stuck into some spring gardening? We've got tips on planting blossom trees, a chapter on garden design from The National Trust School of Gardening book, a video on how to make the most of colour in your garden, and more to share.

The Diner Bird Feeder hanging outside, full with food and a blue tit sat on the top — Welcome wildlife into your garden with stylish bird feeders and practical accessories

For the love of nature

Encourage your feathered friends, nature neighbours and wandering mini-beasts to make a pit stop in your garden. No matter how big or small your outdoor space is, enjoy spending time watching nature buzz by. Explore our unique selection of habitats, feeders, bird baths and more, including our new range made for the love of nature in collaboration with leading wildlife specialists CJ Wildlife.

Browse our wildlife range

Three pots containing the cheesecake with the biscuit base and rhubarb compote onto

Tuck into our spring recipes

We love food and spring is the perfect time for fresh and vibrant recipes. We've got our favourite family bakes if the weather keeps you indoors, or take a look at some of our other tasty recipes that are perfect for when the sun is shining.

Visitors in the garden in spring at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

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Chelsea porcelain figures,'The Agreeable Lesson', after Boucher, c1765, at Upton House, Warwickshire — Detail of the 'The Agreeable Lesson', Chelsea porcelain, about 1765, Upton House, Warwickshire

Spring into our collections

Artists and designers never cease to be amazed by the natural world, with plants, trees and wildlife acting as muse. Celebrate the season by exploring these evocative depictions from examples of fine Chelsea porcelain to Japanese blossom art in our collections.

Discover our spring-themed objects

Magnolia tree in bloom in the Wall Garden in April at Nymans, West Sussex

Virtual backgrounds for Zoom

We're taking our Zoom backgrounds outside for the blossom season. You can bring the joy of spring into your calls, catchups and meetings with these colourful photos. There are also writers' retreats and studies to choose from, including Churchill's study and Virginia Woolf's writing lodge.

Find your new virtual background

Chocolate and Boer War Helmet Oxburgh Hall

Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. Chocolate commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1900, still within its original wrapper and tin, has been discovered in a Boer War helmet at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk.