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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Country house mansions nestled into rolling hills, riverside meadows, grand gardens and mature woodland can all be found here. Discover what to see and do - there's something for all the family.
England’s largest festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days, is back, 6 -15 September. As part of the festival each year, many National Trust places throw open their gates to give everyone free access on select days. It’s a great opportunity for those who have not visited their local National Trust place before to experience their nature, beauty and history. Why not invite a friend to show them around?
Last year, we trialled the Pooch Passport in the London and South East region and it was so well-loved, we’ve expanded it to the whole of England and Wales. From 1 September 2024, pick up a Pooch Passport from any participating National Trust place and start collecting stamps for dog treats. Find out more by clicking the arrow.
If you need shade or shelter this summer, head into the house at Basildon Park for a glimpse behind the scenes on a film set and to Hughenden to see how Instagrammers weren't the first people to curate their public image, the Victorians were at it too.
Basildon Park has a long association with TV and film as one of the National Trust's most popular filming locations. See the mansion and garden on Season Three of Bridgerton, streaming now, and glimpse behind the scenes on location at Basildon Park in Visions Unreel. The exhibition takes you on a journey from Netherfield Park in Pride and Prejudice 20 years ago, to more recent showcases in The Crown and The Gentlemen. The exhibitions is on now.
Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli was a master at curating his own image. He used myths to craft his public persona and navigate the complex worlds of belonging, identity and relationships. Hughenden was stage and backdrop to his performance. Find out how in a new exhibition in the manor.
Sitting in parkland on the edge of the Chilterns, this stunning Grade 1 listed hotel and spa is part-Jacobean mansion and part-Georgian house.
Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.
A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.
Exploring Stowe Gardens on horseback is a great way to experience the landscape, sightlines and views designed to reveal the buildings, statues and monuments located across the grounds.
Discover all about the popular pastime of boating, links to Wind in the Willows, and how to hire a boat to enjoy the River Thames at Cliveden.
Find out about the work of local National Trust volunteering and supporter groups and how to join a group near you.
20 and 21 September: take your lime plastering skills to the next level with this practical introduction to ornamental styles, including running a cornice in-situ and forming external and internal mitres.
Basildon Park has a long association with TV and film as one of the National Trust’s most popular filming locations. Come and explore our Visions Unreel exhibition as we showcase the films Basildon Park has played a role in.
20 September: join us for a new conference exploring skills from the past, fit for the future.
Join us as we explore the power of myths in shaping identities and understanding the world around us. Delve into the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and folklore.
Step into the enchanted woods and embark on a journey of discovery.
Explore Joana Vasconcelos’ extraordinary Wedding Cake, open again this summer at Waddesdon. Wedding Cake, a 12-metre-tall ceramic sculptural pavilion in the form of a three-tiered cake.
A ten-point trail with animal facts, fill-in-the-blanks and footprints to find!
Before the house opens to the public, watch the musical elephant automaton be wound, and be guided through the ground floor of the house, exploring Waddesdon’s collection of 18th-century French decorative arts, English portraits and Dutch Old Masters
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.