Things to do

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.