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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
From mansion houses and lush gardens to hidden gorges and eye-catching tors. There's something for everyone to enjoy on a day out in Somerset.
A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, with towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone and surrounding garden. While the upper floors of the house will remain closed for 2024 there is plenty to see on the ground floor, and in the garden and parkland.
An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens
An atmospheric fragment of old Somerset; the estate is the vision of Colonel Lyle, with a glorious garden, farm buildings, orchards and a wider estate. Currently open weekends only until Saturday 9 March.
A Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden bordering Somerset. A magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, a mystical grotto and rare and exotic trees are just some of the things to discover.
An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol
A place of floral beauty, tranquillity and innovation - a gardener's garden paradise.
A hidden gem in the heart of the Quantock Hills. Explore this wild garden and discover pieces of its history hiding in the undergrowth.
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world
A striking landmark recently restored, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. Tours of the monument take place on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays - click on the button below to book. The countryside is open all year.
There are tricks and treats galore at our places in Somerset for spooky season. From pumpkin trails to apple folklore, discover spine-shivering family fun for October half term.
For Christmas 2024 discover magnificent houses, enchanted winter woodlands, Elizabethan revelry and seasonal food and drink in and around Somerset. Here's a few suggestions to start planning your festive visit in 2024.
Explore the Somerset coast from wide open beaches to high coastline walks with far-reaching views.
From Bossington hamlet on the Holnicote estate you can wander down to the pebble beach, where there's plenty of coastal wildlife to spot and far-reaching views.
The stunning stretch of coastline around Sand Point and Middle Hope sits north Brean Down. It's one of the most beautiful parts of North Somerset, with a natural pier into the Bristol Channel.
Toward Weston-Super-Mare you'll find Brean Down, a natural pier jutting out into the Bristol Channel.
Discover an ancient castle with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens or explore an Iron Age hillfort repurposed to defend against a possible Napoleonic invasion.
Explore 1,000 years of history at Dunster castle, from its collection of painted leather hangings – the only one of its kind in the UK – to its historic working watermill.
Sweeping views can be found from the top of Cadbury Camp with buzzards circling overhead, amazing sunsets and a variety of fungi.
Uncover the secrets of Brean Down as you discover the site of a Roman temple and explore the Palmerston Fort.
Get active with outdoor activities at a National Trust place near you in Somerset
Expand your skills and meet new people when you volunteer with us. You’ll be helping to care for nature and history for many others to enjoy.
Whether you help to look after one of Somerset's gardens, give your time to nature conservation or light up the stories of historic places for visitors, you'll find a rewarding role.
Discover what you could get out of joining a supporter group in Somerset, and where your nearest is. Volunteer, meet up with like-minded individuals and enjoy a programme of talks and trips.
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Somerset you can visit without a car.
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Somerset that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.
Dunster Castle school of magic returns for another adventure. It's time for the Pumpkin Games at the Dunster School of Magic. Get your sports shoes on and be ready to compete.
Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.
Monday morning storytelling sessions for little ones.
Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.
If you've always wanted to see more of Dunster Castle, come on an attic tour with one of the castle's knowledgeable tour guides.
Gather leaves from around the grounds and head to Camellia House to create a keepsake from your visit.
Join us for an evening celebration of Coleridge's 252nd birthday on Monday, October 21st, 2024. Immerse yourself in a magical evening filled with fireside poetry readings, intimate tours, and delicious cheeseboards by candlelight.
Discover autumn colour in the garden on a walk with a member of our garden team.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.