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Sweeping landscapes

Views that give you room to breathe

Buttermere Valley

Looking for adventure

Energised by the joys of spring

Rufford Old Hall

Margaret's story

These are the places that make us

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Daffodils on the lawn at Chirk Castle seen from the East

Chirk Castle 

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

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Two people and a dog walk past a sculpture of a tern on the edge of a grassy cliff top overlooking blue sea

Durham Coast 

Seaham, County Durham

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

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Daffodils growing in front of the house at Cotehele, Cornwall

Cotehele 

near Saltash, Cornwall

Tudor house with superb collections, garden, quay and estate

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Visitors walking in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Bluebell woods near you 

Bluebells are a sure sign that spring has arrived. Find out where to discover bluebells at a woodland, garden or park near you.

Children jumping off a log at Tyntesfield

Top natural play areas 

From muddy trails to woodland dens, there's plenty of outdoor fun for the children to discover at the places we look after. Here's our pick of the best natural play areas.

Fire at Marsden Moor, April 2019

Help repair Marsden Moor's fire damage 

Sadly, the Easter weekend saw Marsden Moor in Yorkshire hit by another devastating fire, which affected an estimated 1,500 hectares of moorland. With many supporters already reaching out to ask how they can help, we've launched the Marsden Moor appeal to try and save this precious landscape.

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Close up of rhubarb bunches

Seasonal food: a guide to rhubarb 

If you’re interested in seasonal and sustainable eating, there’s no better way to start than with rhubarb. Read on to discover our top tips for growing it, plus some delicious recipes to try at home.

Delicately drawn pencil head self portrait of a young D.G. Rossetti with chalk detail

Special exhibitions guide 

Here's our guide to current and future exhibitions at our places. Take your pick from exhibitions showcasing Rossetti drawings, explorations of humanity and home, powerful women, nature-inspired art, fashion and more.

Exhibitions near you
Children running in the grounds at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

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Academy ranger Rowan planting a wild flower meadow at Minnowburn

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Julie, taking a moment to reflect at Mount Stewart

Share your story 

Where's the place you head to for a moment of calm in the everyday chaos? Or the family's favourite spot for summertime picnics in nature? Connecting with places has a powerful effect on our well-being. Help us to celebrate the importance of these places by sharing your story of a place you love.

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An image from a scene from Game of Thrones which was filmed at Castle Ward

Game of Thrones filming locations 

HBO's Game of Thrones® is known for its warring families, dragons and dramatic landscapes - but did you know that many of the places that we care for in Northern Ireland were used as locations for the show? Take a peek to find out where you can follow in the footsteps of the Starks and the Lannisters.

Exterior of White Edge Lodge

Holiday at a film location

Fancy taking a break somewhere you've seen on screen? From Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, discover the true stars of the screen at one of our holiday cottages.

Find a unique holiday
Handcrafted exclusively for the National Trust, Danielle’s collection includes three gorgeous beech bowls

Introducing Danielle Flowers

Handcrafted exclusively for the National Trust, we're bowled over by Danielle's collection.

Meet the maker