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Visiting this summer

Spontaneous days out, plus guided tours of hidden gems

Visiting and booking changes

Family adventures

School's out and there's lots to discover wherever you are

Family fun wherever you are

Stretch your legs

Enjoy a summer walk near you

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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.

Latest visiting update

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops, countryside locations and many houses are open. You no longer need to pre-book at many places. Some still require booking ahead, so please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Read our latest statement update 6 August 2021>

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Summer fun

Visitors playing table tennis at Osterley Park and House, London

Family activities for every adventurer

Get set, go! There's lots to do this summer at a National Trust place near you. We've got nature trails to keep the kids entertained, sporty challenges to get your heart racing, peaceful gardens to discover and much more. Pick up a ‘Get set, go’ activity card when you visit and see what adventure awaits you.

Family activities to do at home

We've got plenty of fun activities for you to do, wherever you are this summer. Grab your apron and follow a new recipe video with Development Chef Becky Janaway to make some delicious ham and cheese baked eggs. Plus, find lots more to keep little hands busy with crafts and playful ideas to try at home.

Visitors walking their dog along the clifftop at The White Cliffs of Dover, Kent

Best places for dog walking

We've some fantastic locations and landscapes for you and your four-legged friend to explore and enjoy - here are just a few suggestions.

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 best must-see castles.

Great places for a family bike ride

What could be better than heading out as a family on a countryside adventure on two wheels? There are plenty of places that are perfect for little legs (and older ones too) to pedal around. It's also no. 11 on our ‘50 things to do before you're 11 ¾’ activity list – explore on wheels.

Tackling climate change and its effects

Summer visits in autumn? Discover the work we're doing to research and tackle the effects of climate change on places we care for, including the latest news on how visitor patterns are adapting. We'll be bringing you more news of what we're doing and sharing ways to get involved in the lead-up to COP26 in November.

How climate change is affecting us all

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Bee on a chive flower at Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire

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Side view of the lemon and blueberry mousse pots showing the layers of blueberry compote and lemon curd mousse — Spoons at the ready? Tuck into these lemon and blueberry mousse pots

Tuck in to new recipes

Fill your summer with delicious food. We've got some great recipes for you to enjoy and share with loved ones. Check out some of the newest recipes including these refreshing lemon and blueberry mousses or our barbeque pulled pork and coleslaw baps.

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Summer gardening tips: from our garden to yours

Want to get more out of your summer blooms? Our gardening experts are sharing their tips on how to garden during the warmest season. In our latest video, Rebecca Bevan, author of The National Trust School of Gardening, visits Fenton House in London to find out about pruning wisteria. Plus you'll find tips on growing wild flowers, looking after roses and more.

Summer sale

Save up to 50% on selected lines in the summer sale. Find your next go-to accessory, or head outdoors with Jack Wolfskin and Hunter boots.

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The exterior and garden area of The Apple Store, Durgan, Cornwall

Autumn and winter breaks

Thinking about where to go next? Browse our holiday cottages and book ahead for an autumn adventure or winter escape together.

Plan your next getaway

Painting by Henry Dawson entitled 'The New Houses of Parliament and the Thames' — 'The New Houses of Parliament and the Thames' by Henry Dawson, 1875. Tyntesfield, North Somerset

Spectacular skies: dawns and dusks in our collections

For centuries, artists have sought to capture the fleeting moments of sunrise and sunset. Here, we present a selection of paintings from our collections which speak to different aspects of the beauty, magnificence and tranquillity of dawn and dusk.

Depictions of dawn and dusk

Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. A memorial to the first Duke of Wellington, which stands high above the Somerset countryside is open to the public once more after a complex restoration project. £3.1m of repairs have restored the monument to a better condition than when first completed. At around 175 feet (53m) high, it is the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world.