Things to do

Discover what's on, find an event or get some inspiration for activities to do on your own or with family and friends... you won't be short of things to do at our places

Cycling at Osterley Park and House, London.

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Walkers and their dogs at Blea Tarn in Eskdale and Duddon Valley, Cumbria — Blea Tarn in Eskdale and Duddon Valley, Cumbria

Inspiration for the year ahead

How do you make this year the best yet? Whether your aim is to get active, learn new skills, plan a holiday or meet new people, we've got plenty of ways to help you get stuck in and make a difference along the way.

Find your next adventure

Visitors enjoying a walk in the parkland at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Top 10 family walks

A great family day out doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. We’ve picked ten of our favourite family trails for you to explore.

People use torches to look around corridors of Wray Castle, Cumbria

Go behind the scenes at our places

Ever wondered what happens when our visitors leave for the day? Now you can go behind the scenes and watch our conservation experts at work, have a go yourself and even visit exhibitions of previously unseen objects.

Parkland at Charlecote Park on a sunny frosty day in winter

Nine great parklands to explore

We look after a great number of parklands across the UK with wide green spaces, leafy avenues and ancient woods. Here's our pick of the best.

Grandparent and grandson playing on a log at dyffryn gardens — Visitors in the play area at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

Our top gardens for children

Planning a day out the whole family will enjoy? Let your children's or grandchildren's imaginations run free as they explore our gardens.

Family-friendly gardens

Konik ponies in the distance with the sun setting and the mist rolling in — Konik ponies in the mist at Wicken Fen

Look out for wildlife

From spotting rare red squirrels to majestic deer, there is something extra-special about seeing the best of nature on a frosty scenic walk.

Go winter wildlife spotting

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’

Get up close and personal with nature this winter by trying ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’. Whether its making friends with a bug or rolling down a big hill, there's loads to do with your family and friends.

Visitors in the pub beer garden at Gibside

Cosy pub walks for winter

We own over 35 characterful and historic pubs and inns, many of which – as well as offering a warm welcome, lip-smacking ales and delicious local food – have great walking opportunities nearby.

Family cycling on the estate at Blickling, Norfolk

Great places for a family bike ride

What could be better than heading out as a family and exploring the countryside on two wheels? Our woods and parklands are perfect for little legs (and older ones too) to pedal around. It's also no. 11 of our ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ - explore on wheels.