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

Visitors exploring a trail at Blea Tarn in Little Langdale, Cumbria

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Walkers and their dogs at 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.

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Visitors enjoying a walk in the parkland at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

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.

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.

A frosty winter walk

How walking in nature can help wellbeing 

Going on a walk can revive us. Whether you’re exploring quiet forests or looking out over a rugged headland towards the sea, spending time in nature can give you a sense of peace and a breather from the stresses of daily life. Experts from our recommended outdoor retail partner Cotswold Outdoor and our rangers share their thoughts on why walking in nature means so much.

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Sika deer at Knole

Winter nature walks 

Get some tips on wildlife to look out for during the winter months. There are gentle strolls and some more demanding walks in this list of wildlife trails.

People running in the snow

Exercise in an outdoor gym 

Just five minutes in the outdoor gym every day can lead to improvements in mood and self-esteem, as well as physical fitness. Read our guide to getting outdoors and feeling great.

Night run at Osterley Park, London

Night Runs - Explore places in a new light 

Ever wanted to run around the gardens of a Tudor manor house at night, or follow moonlit pathways through ancient woods and Georgian parkland? Head out for a run with a difference with a Night Run event.

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.

A group gather to go star gazing on a clear night

Top spots for stargazing 

The big, open skies of the countryside let you see thousands of stars sparkling at night. Take a look at our top spots for stargazing.

Discover our dark skies
The exterior at Hemmick Cottage, Gorran, Cornwall

Looking to get away? 

From turreted towers, lighthouses, historic manors to fisherman’s cottages, beat the winter blues with a last-minute break to one of our holiday cottages.

Podcast host Alan Power interviewing the gardening team at Stowe

Listen to podcasts from the National Trust 

Did you know that we now produce podcasts? You can download episodes for free on a variety of subjects, from the stories behind our gardens, collections and outdoor places, to the houses that helped shape and influence the work of great writers.

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