National Trust

Wild at heart

Safeguarding wildlife habitats

Our work with nature and wildlife

Adventure time

Be inspired by your imagination

Family fun wherever you are

Stretch your legs

Explore the great outdoors this National Walking Month

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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

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

Bright pink blossom in the mother orchard against a blue sky

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
A greenshank wading in the water at Newtown National Nature Reserve

Visit our nature reserves  

Help us celebrate Natural England's Festival of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) by visiting the nature reserves we look after. The festival runs until October and marks the 70th anniversary of the UK's first NNR.

Visitors at Dyffryn House and Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

May half-term activities for all the family 

Get closer to nature and let your imagination run wild this May half term. From nature trails to family theatre performances, you can discover a whole range of activities to entertain the family.

Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Top spring nature walks 

Now's the perfect time to get outdoors for a spring walk. With dramatic clifftop coastal walks, woodland meanders and rugged mountain scrambles there's plenty of opportunity to immerse yourself in nature at the places in our care.

A Jubilee garden party

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee 

Join us in commemorating Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer. Find an event near you, whip up some treats for a picnic or street party and find out how we're marking this historic occasion through tree planting.

Join the celebrations
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, and we've been searching for new artists to bring music back to this historic place. Find out who the winning music acts are and how you can tune in for this once in a lifetime event.

Discover the winners of The Forthlin Sessions
Visitors taking a group selfie at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history — for everyone, for ever.

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Pasque flower Pulsatilla vulgaris is a spring-flowering perennial. Relatively rare as a native wild flower it has become a popular cultivated plant in our gardens

Donate

Everyone needs nature, now more than ever. Donate today and you could help people and nature to thrive at the places we care for.

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Freshly baked sausage rolls on a lined baking tray

Fuel your walks 

As May is National Walking Month, why not take the opportunity to head outside? We've got some great recipes to help fuel your days out or for delicious snacks to come home to. From quiches to sausage rolls, salads, soups and cakes, there's a recipe that's perfect for you.

Try a recipe
The mid-season Rembrandt Tulip 'Pretty Princess' at Erddig, near Wrexham

How the tulip became the world’s most coveted flower 

This spring, discover the fascinating story of this beautiful bulb and flower and its place in art, history and horticulture over the centuries.

The story of tulips
Children running up the path to the holiday cottage

Create memories this summer

Book your summer holiday with us and enjoy a break that's full of the things that matter when you spend it with the ones you love.

Find your next holiday
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A garden fit for royalty

Planning a garden party to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? Our range includes everything from garden décor and furnishings to al fresco dining utensils, so you can celebrate in style.

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Wetland landscapes attract a variety of wildlife

Read our news 

Get the latest news from around the Trust. We're celebrating the creation of the Somerset Wetlands, which will protect rare wildlife, including skylark, bittern and avocets. The declaration of the nature reserve, which brings together six reserves on the Somerset Levels and Moors, kicks off Natural England's Festival of National Nature Reserves. We'll care for the site in collaboration with Natural England, Environment Agency, RSPB, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Hawk and Owl Trust and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.