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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

Visitors relaxing in the garden at Allan Bank and Grasmere, Cumbria

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Best places to spot signs of spring 

From gambolling lambs to fields of dancing daffodils and the scent of wild garlic, there are so many things to love about spring. If you've been waiting eagerly for the season to start, then these are the best places to go and drink it all in.

Discover the signs of spring
A group of women exploring a spring garden. Three are walking, one is using a motorised wheelchair.

Stroll through spring gardens near you 

Make the most of the season by visiting one of our spectacular spring gardens, showing off their dazzling blooms and delicate blossoms.

A little girl whizzing along the zipwire

Our top natural play areas 

Follow willow tunnels or make your very own woodland den in our natural play areas. You can also splash along muddy trails, hang onto rope swings and hunt for treehouses and bug hotels. Here's our pick of the best natural play areas at our places.

Visitors enjoying a slcie of cake and a cup of tea at the Kitchen Cafe at Allan Bank and Grasmere

Cosy tea-rooms and cafés 

Whether you’re looking for a warming soup or the perfect scone, a place to relax with a cuppa or lunch with a view, our tea-rooms and cafés have got it covered.

Family exploring the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Plan the perfect Mother's Day 

We’ve got lots of ideas to help you spoil that special someone this Mother’s Day. Why not get the family together for one of our special events, or treat her to the perfect gift from our online shop?

Celebrate in style
Border collie sheepdog 'holding' a ewe and lamb

Our top spring nature walks 

Now's the perfect time to get outdoors for a walk, and see if you can spot signs of spring in our gardens and countryside.

Family cycles through parkland at Nostell

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.

Night Run at Nostell, Wakefield.

Explore historic places on a run under the stars 

Going on a Night Run allows you to explore a new side to the places you love. Head out as the sun sets over beautiful parkland or run past medieval ruins illuminated by moonlight.

Enjoy a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at a special place near you

Join the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts 

We've teamed up with Cadbury to offer families the ultimate day out. Our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts are the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, have an adventure and create some special family memories.

Member of staff checking the records at the Plant Conservation Centre

Listen to podcasts from the National Trust 

Download and listen to audio episodes for free exploring the renowned gardens, world-class interiors and breathtaking walks of the National Trust. Join us for the latest episode where we’re at the Trust’s most secretive location: the Plant Conservation Centre. Join us as we go beyond its locked gates to find out how we protect our rarest species of plant.

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