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Red squirrel on the feeder at Allan Bank, Cumbria
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Top places to spot red squirrels 

Find out about the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they're busy gathering food ahead of winter.

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Top kitchen gardens 

Visit our pick of the best kitchen gardens around the UK. Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens are rich in history, and some of their produce is still served in our cafés.

A family playing outside at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey
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October half-term events and activities 

This October half term, why not get involved in some great family events and activities at a place near you? From pumpkin trails to Victorian kitchen tours, there's more than enough to keep everyone entertained.

Man and woman in warm clothing walking along footpath covered with leaves, with autumn foliage all around
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Woodland walks 

From tree-lined avenues to ancient woodland, find a sense of calm among the trees with our pick of the best woodland and forest walks.

Spooky excursions

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Halloween events and activities 

Plan a spooky day out with our Halloween events, including pumpkin carving, spine-chilling storytelling and haunted trails.

View of Newton House from the parkland at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Most haunted places to visit 

Explore the ancient buildings in our care that are said to be home to headless phantoms, strange spirits and tormented souls.

Indoor adventures

An elevated view of the decorative exterior of the house at Cragside
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Unique houses 

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after and find out what makes them so special, from a tiny woodland cottage to a romantic country retreat.

Children playing at a table in the Lego Room at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire
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Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days 

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

Visitors reading documents and exploring inside Hardy's Cottage, Dorset
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Places with famous connections 

Walk in the footsteps of famous people. From The Beatles to Sir Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie to Isaac Newton, discover more as you step into their former homes.

Hardwick staff admire the 13th Gideon tapestry
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Special exhibitions 

Visit the exhibitions hosted at some of the places we look after. From showcasing art and collections to exploring the connections between people and places, there's lots to discover.

Plan ahead for Christmas

Visiting Father Christmas in his magical Grotto at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

Visit Father Christmas 

Plan a festive family day out and meet Father Christmas in his grotto this Christmas. You can even settle down for a storytelling session or leave a gift at a reverse grotto at some of the places in our care.

Two women, one holding a small child, stand by the wooden stalls and fairy lights of the Christmas market, busy with shoppers, at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Christmas markets and winter fairs 

Find perfect Christmas presents or stock up on seasonal treats and decorations at a Christmas market or winter fair.

A crowd is gathered to ding Christmas carols among the lit-up ruins of Fountains Abbey, with rainbow lights illuminating the building.

Christmas choirs and concerts 

With carol services and choirs performing at many of our places, you’ll find lots of ways to get in the Christmas spirit at these merry events near you.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

Two children lying in a pile of autumn leaves at Castle Ward, County Down
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in autumn 

Autumn opens up a world of new adventures for kids. Discover the best activities from our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, including playing conkers and foraging for wild food.

Child with a handful of conkers in the grounds at Castle Coole, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
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No. 10 Play conkers 

Conkers may well be one of the oldest games around. In some parts of the world it’s called ‘Kingers’. Get top tips for how to make sure yours is the champion.

Visitors looking at bracket fungi on a tree at Lydford Gorge, Devon
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No. 22 Find some funky fungi 

What weird and wonderful mushrooms will you find on your funky fungi adventures? It's one of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Bug hotel in the Community Kitchen Garden at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
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No. 36 Make a home for wildlife 

All sorts of animals, bugs and birds need homes and most have very different ones. Making a home for wildlife is no. 36 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities list.

Information about visiting

Visitors being shown some items by member of staff on a house tour of 575 Wandsworth Road, London

Places you need to pre-book 

Planning a day out at one of the houses, buildings or gardens we care for? Some places need to be booked in advance. Read on to find out which places require booking, and learn how you can join a guided tour experience.

Visitors in the library at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
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Visiting and booking frequently asked questions 

Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about visiting and using the booking system.

A visitor in a wheelchair along with two other visitors exploring inside the mill, with large looms visible in the background
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Enhanced facilities for disabled visitors 

Find out more about which places in our care have specialised facilities for disabled visitors.

Two visitors cycle side by side through a winding path leading through parkland on the Ickworth Estate. They're wrapped up in rain coats and the weather appears hazy.

Sustainable travel to the places in our care 

Find out how you can travel to the places in our care by train, bus, bike or on foot, helping you to save money and care for the environment.

Visitors walking through the gardens in August at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire
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Explorer Pass 

If you're planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass for entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.

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