National Trust

Easter fun

Things to do over the Easter holidays wherever you are

Things to do

Stretch your legs

Enjoy a spring coastal walk

Find your walk

Tasty treats

Get creative in the kitchen this Easter

Recipes to try
Find a place to visit
Daffodils on the lawn at Chirk Castle seen from the East

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

Daffodils in the meadow behind the house at Cotehele

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.

Visiting and booking information 

Find out what's open, which places need booking and what to expect from your visit.

Plan your visit
Children collecting rewards at the Easter egg hunt at Dyrham Park

Take part in the Easter egg trails 

Join us for an Easter adventure in nature across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Discover your local family-friendly trail with fun activities to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end.

Welsh mountain lambs exploring rocky terrain

Places you can see lambs 

Newborn lambs are one of the most eagerly awaited signs of spring, emerging on unsteady legs at farms and in fields all across the country. Why not take a stroll through some of our places, and see if you can spot the new arrivals taking their first steps?

View of Dunster Castle through the trees

Top 10 castles 

From Bodiam and Lindisfarne to Penhryn and Wray, we look after some of the most fascinating and enchanting castles in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here's our pick of the must-see castles.

A young Paul McCartney and John Lennon sit with their guitars next to the fireplace in the front room of 20 Forthlin Road. They are in the process of writing and practicing 'I Saw her Standing There'.

Bringing live music back to the birthplace of the Beatles 

20 Forthlin Road in Liverpool is where four friends became the Beatles. Now you have the chance to add to the remarkable legacy of this house. Apply to play in The Forthlin Sessions and be part of bringing live music back to the birthplace of the Beatles.

Apply to play in The Forthlin Sessions
Cardboard Easter egg in two halves

The story of Easter eggs in our collections 

How did the humble egg come to be synonymous with Easter? Take a look at the history of Easter eggs and discover the different ways they have been decorated, treasured and celebrated over the centuries.

See the Easter eggs in our care
Visitors taking a group selfie at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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Apple blossom and a honey bee in the fruit orchard at Cotehele, Cornwall

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Visitors in face coverings looking at room three of Dyrham Park's latest exhibition

Special exhibitions 

Each year we host major exhibitions at some of our most iconic buildings and outdoor spaces. Our Trust New Art exhibitions showcase contemporary artwork inspired by our places. Here are some highlights of what's on now and coming soon.

Explore the exhibitions
Trees in blossom in the orchard at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

Spring gardening tips 

Spring is a busy time for gardeners, who take advantage of warmer days to sow seeds, plant colourful spring blooms and cultivate vegetable patches. Whether you want to create an eye-catching display of spring blossom or get some advice from our School of Gardening book on garden design, here are some top tips from our gardening experts for the season ahead.

Get growing
The outdoor seating at Porth Mear Barn, Cornwall

Plan a spring holiday

This spring, laugh around the breakfast table that overlooks the beach, play games in the garden of your medieval castle or take woodland strolls straight from the front door.

Book a spring getaway
Easter-inspired throws and decorations

Fill your Easter basket

Celebrate Easter with our range of gifts for family and friends, or treat yourself to something that’ll put a spring in your step. Discover decorations, homeware, games and more.

Browse the online shop
Tapestries on three walls in The Vyne's Tapestry Room with fireplace

Read our news 

Get the latest news from around the Trust. After several years of conservation, the highly decorative Soho tapestries are back on display at the Vyne in Hampshire. Full of colourful scenes and fantastical animals, the tapestries captured how Europeans imagined the ‘Far East’ in the early 18th century.