Conservation efforts help protect the spring wildflowers at Glendurgan

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have sold out. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.​

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National Trust Ranger, Mark Hipkin, inspecting the sunflowers at The Vile

Who we are and what we stand for

We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after the nation's coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.

Sunset on the beach at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Sussex

About the National Trust in 2020 

In 2020 we're celebrating our 125th anniversary. We’re carrying on the ambition set out by our founders to care for nature, beauty and history. Here’s a reminder of what we’re here for and how the values of our founders are still at the heart of everything we do.

" These are difficult times for us all and like many charities, we're facing unprecedented challenges. When this is over, we're all going to need fresh air, open space and beauty more than ever. Your donation today helps us look after special places for everyone to enjoy when it is safe for us to be together again."
- Lydia Lee, National Trust Fundraising Director
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We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis. As a charity, we rely on donations. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

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Sandilands beach

We will create a nature reserve on Lincolnshire coast 

We've taken a stretch of coast at Sandilands into our care to create homes for wildlife, including rare seabirds such as black-tailed godwit and oystercatcher. Discover how we will work with partners to transform the former golf course into a nature reserve, restoring dunes and wetlands to create homes for wildlife. Work will begin once the Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted.

Our work at Sandilands
View of Barmouth town and harbour at Dinas Oleu

Dinas Oleu: Connect to nature wherever you are 

To mark the 125th anniversary of the first landscape to come under our care we’re giving you the chance to experience the beauty Dinas Oleu in North Wales from your own home. We’re sharing springtime images taken from this magnificent hillside, which overlooks the golden sands of the Llŷn Peninsula. We were founded to ensure everyone could access beauty and nature, and the same is true today.

Bumblebee flies around cherry blossom at Sheringham Park, Norfolk

Noticing nature 

While research shows people are concerned about the state of nature in the UK, many don't make regular connections with the natural world. Discover why we're encouraging people to take time out to notice the beauty of their surroundings.

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How we're helping

Solar panel on the roof of the Sutton Hoo visitor centre

How we're tackling climate change 

Climate change poses the biggest threat to the places, nature and collections we care for. That’s why we must do more than ever before. We’ll become carbon net zero by 2030, create 25,000 hectares of wildlife habitats by 2025 and we’ll create green corridors for people and nature near towns and cities.

Barn Owls at Charlecote

Nurturing nature 

Natural habitats and wildlife need to flourish, so we're working to restore the environment to ensure that they can.

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Introducing remarkable collections 

With close to one million objects at over 200 historic places, we care for one of the world's largest art and heritage collections. Discover a wealth of treasures around every corner and experience the stories behind every object.

Caring for special places

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Donate to support nature’s key workers 

From butterflies to blossom, the places we care for are home to a huge amount of diverse wildlife, that will need our support over the coming weeks and months.

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Donate to keep our coastline safe 

We’re making sure our coast remains safe by checking rescue equipment, safety barriers and signs at beaches, to help local people take their daily exercise near where they live and be ready for when we can all enjoy our beautiful coastline again.

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Donate to care for our buildings and collections 

Donate now to support our remaining staff who are continuing to monitor environmental conditions to ensure that our buildings and collections remain stable and prevent deterioration or damage.