Things to do

Get some inspiration for activities to do on your own or with family... you won't be short of things to do at home or in the garden this spring

Family exploring at Fountains Abbey

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Visitors at Dyffryn House and Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

May half term activities 

This May half term, there are many activities planned at our places to entertain the whole family. Discover fun nature trails and lots more over the school holidays.

Ideas for May half term
Hawthorn in flower at Stockbridge Down, Hampshire

Spot blossom where you are 

Join our #BlossomWatch campaign on social media. Take time to admire spring blossom, whether it's from your window, on your street or local walk, or in your garden if you’re lucky enough to have it grow there. You can also share sightings on our blossom map and learn more about identifying blossom and how these floral wonders support wildlife.

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More for families
Children with binoculars bird watching

Family activities for outdoor adventures 

We've got lots of fun activities to try on your next family adventure. Discover wildlife at the places in our care using our handy spotter guides or have a go at activities inspired by the colours and sounds of nature.

A family plant seeds in the garden

For families 

There's lots to do outdoors and indoors, come rain or shine. Why not download one of our many activity sheets and start your family adventure? Every season brings new things to see and do – explore our garden shed of fun for some great days in nature.

Springtime adventures

Wild cherry blossom

Spring gardening tips 

Spring is a busy time for gardeners, who take advantage of warmer days to sow seeds, plant colourful spring blooms and cultivate their veg patches. Here are some top tips from our gardening experts for the season ahead, including some good advice on which blossom tree to plant if you're planning that for your outdoor space.

A small bird perched on a branch

Top spots for 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 out on your local walk. If you've been waiting eagerly for the season to start, then look out for these signs from nature.

Bumblebee nectaring on pink cherry blossom

Give back to nature 

More than ever before, nature has been our source of comfort during difficult times. But climate change is accelerating the decline of these green spaces. Nature gives us so much, donate today and help us protect these precious places and the wildlife that live there.

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Visitors in the house wearing masks at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Listen to podcasts from the National Trust 

Did you know that we 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.

Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page dance at a ball in Bridgerton

Film and TV lovers 

Our cobbled streets, rolling hills and Tudor mansions have been the backdrop to countless film and TV shows. Discover how places in our care proved the perfect settings for stories from The Secret Garden and Bridgerton to George Clarke’s National Trust Unlocked and Poldark.

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