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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.

Visiting and booking information

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

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Walker on the coast path at East Soar, Devon

Coastal walks: beautiful and scenic routes

We look after some unforgettable walking trails along the 780 miles of coastline we care for. Here's a selection of our favourite coastal walks.

Family in colourful summer garden at Morden Hall Park

With vibrant displays of flowers and long, warm days, summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore some beautiful gardens. Why not pay a visit to a garden near you and soak up some summer colour?

Perfect picnic spots

Pack a hamper, round up friends and family and enjoy a leisurely day outside. Discover golden sand, wildflower meadows or rolling green hills – there's a landscape for every taste.

Wild flowers at Sutton Lane Meadows, Wiltshire

Eight things to spot in a summer meadow

For National Meadows Day on 2 July, discover what you can spot in a summer meadow. Our specialist butterfly volunteer and former nature expert, Matthew Oates, shares eight wonderful things to look out for.

See what you can find

Visitors at the beach at Robin Hood's Bay

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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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Pride, LGBTQ+ and the National Trust

June is Pride month, and 2022 is a special year as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in the UK. Discover how we're celebrating and commemorating the importance of the Pride movement.

Our part in Pride

Large baked quiche with salmon and watercress filling — Enjoy a slice, or two, of this tasty quiche

Tuck into summer recipes

There's lots of delicious food for you to try this summer. Whether you're looking for easy picnic snacks, treats for a summer feast or something sweet to indulge in, we've got some great recipes for you to enjoy.

Try some recipes

The exterior of Quin Cottage, near Port Isaac, Cornwall

Late availability holidays

Thinking of a summer staycation? Find a holiday cottage with late availability and set off on a last-minute getaway.

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Blue and white homeware arranged in a crate including hanging throws and scented products

Shop for summer

Refresh your home and wardrobe with our new Shifting Shores collection. Featuring calming coastal colours and natural textures, it’s sure to take you back to long days spent by the sea.

Browse the online shop

Close up of a stone-mason chiselling a decorative piece of stone

Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. A £6.2 million grant from the Hamish Ogston Foundation is funding heritage skills apprenticeships at National Trust places. Applications are now open, offering the chance to gain qualifications in stonemasonry or carpentry and joinery.