A path winds through the bluebells at Speke Hall in Merseyside

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Ranger planting new trees

Who are we? 

Meet some of the people that work to help protect and look after special places. We are a charity and your money goes directly towards keeping places special for ever, for everyone.

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How we're helping

Endangered water voles are returning to Malham Tarn

Helping wildlife to survive 

Once a common sight in hedgerows and on riverbanks, animals like water voles and cuckoos are now in trouble. Discover how rangers are working with farmers to create safe havens for struggling birds, butterflies and wildflowers across the UK.

Mal at Rhossili Bay on the Gower Peninsula

Connecting with special places 

Whether it's a place to meet friends and family, get in touch with nature or even bring back memories from the past, special places help bring people together. Hear from other supporters as they share their connection with places close to their hearts.

The front of the Kings Cabinet at Chirk Castle

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.

River Derwent

Riverlands: how we keep our rivers flowing 

Rivers are the lifeblood of our landscapes, but now they’re in trouble – and so is the wildlife that depends on them. We’re determined to reverse this decline with an ambitious restoration project to bring our rivers, streams, brooks and becks flowing back to life.

Restoring the riverlands
Girl climbing on a fallen tree on Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset

50 things springtime adventures 

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and try some of our top family-friendly 50 things adventures. From racing snails, to bringing up butterflies, there’s a lot to discover at this time of year.

Springtime 50 things activities
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View of the mansion at Plas Newydd with the Menai Strait in the background

Plas Newydd House and Gardens 

Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. A whole day of things to see and do.

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Tulips in flower in the walled garden at Ickworth

Ickworth 

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk

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A view of the cliffs looking towards the Port of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover 

Dover, Kent

Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel

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Rangers surveying meadows in Langdale

Save the nation’s meadows 

Sadly, 97 per cent of our meadows have disappeared since the 1930s. Help us restore 1,000 hectares of wildflower meadows and protect species like the large blue butterfly, the turtledove and the great yellow bumblebee before it's too late.

Donate to the Making Meadows appeal
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Croft Castle's sustainable woodland provides heat for most of the buildings on the Herefordshire estate

Join us for a green day out 

We're using both traditional methods and modern engineering to reduce the impact we have on the environment. Find out how we're setting up renewable energy systems while preserving precious landscapes and working with BMWi to extend our network of charging points for electric vehicles across the places we care for.

Enjoy a green day out