Things to do

Going on a nature scavenger hunt, making friends with a bug and paddling in a stream – discover all these simple summer pleasures and more with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Pack a hamper, round up friends and family and enjoy a leisurely day outside. Discover golden sand, wildflower meadows or rolling green hills – there's a landscape for every taste.

Warmer days are the perfect excuse to get outdoors, especially when there's lots of summer wildlife to spot as well. From seabirds to baby deer, there are plenty of highlights to look out for this summer.

Find out which places you still need to book in advance, and learn how you can join one of our new guided tour experiences.

'Go on a really long bike ride’ is one of the most popular activities of our 50 things challenge, so we’ve come up with the best family bike rides to explore the great outdoors on two wheels.

Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some of our top recipes to try with the kids. Quick, easy and delicious, these cakes, biscuits and savoury snacks will be sure to keep hands busy and tummies happy.

Finding your way with a compass may seem tricky at first, but with this quick and easy guide, you'll be on the right track in no time at all.

We've asked our gardeners to share their top tips on how you can look after your garden during all seasons. Whether you want to know more about pruning, weeding, harvesting veg or replanting, you'll find all the answers here.

June is a high point in UK gardens. The first spring-sown crops are finally ready to harvest and the fruit bushes are full. Strawberries, cucumber, spinach and courgettes are just some of the delicious fruit and veg coming into season.

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.