Things to do

Take a walk round one of the many gardens in our care and enjoy the borders in full bloom.

Enjoy a summer walk through the countryside, coast, parkland and gardens we look after. We’ve chosen some of our favourite trails full of flowers, wildlife and wonderful views.

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

Remember the thrill of the forest rope swing? Rediscover this and more with your children at one of our natural play areas, where you can climb, swing and splash your way through the outdoors.

From butterfly walks, red squirrels and bird-spotting to Herbridean sheep and hares, there's an abundance of wildlife on display by nature for you to embrace this summer.

From cruising along the flat routes of Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, to tackling the slightly more challenging hills and valleys of Cumbria, we've got lots of fantastic places for little cyclists and beginners to explore.

If you'd rather head to the coast and catch some waves, then check out our top places to surf.