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Visitors relaxing in a wildflower meadow in spring at Bodnant Garden, Conwy | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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Find things to do

Visitors exploring the garden in spring at Cotehele, Cornwall

Gardens and parks 

The Drawing Room at Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd showing the oak chairs and sofa designed by Thomas Hopper and the dazzling silk lampas (brocade) and curtains. This room was the domain of the ladies.

Houses and buildings 

A family of four walking across the grass parkland at Knole in Kent looking for clues on a family trail activity

Family-friendly places to visit 

Dog walking in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Dog-friendly places to visit 

Hikers climbing Great Gable, in the Lake District, on a cloudy spring day with mountain views all around

Walking 

Children looking through binoculars outside

What's on 

Spring view along the coastline at St Agnes Head, Cornwall

Coast and beaches 

Sunlight peeking through winter trees on the Sherborne Park Estate, Gloucestershire

Countryside and woodland 

Sandstone medieval castle surrounded by a moat in the evening light

Castles and forts 

A group of visitors cycling through the Wallington estate in autumn

Outdoor activities 

A lady with a baby eating in the cafe at Tinkley Gate

Places to eat 

Wedding couple and guests in summer on the Croquet Lawn, Tatton Park, Cheshire

Weddings 

Plan your day out

Family-friendly walks 

Take a family-friendly walk along these trails suitable for pushchairs and children. On the way, you can go wild in natural play areas and compete in woodland den building.

Family walking with a pushchair and dogs with the shore behind and blue skies above

Top free places to visit 

Did you know that many of the places we look after are free to access? Find some of the best places for a budget-friendly day out.

Visitors on the Bloomtown Trail in spring at Castlefield Viaduct, Greater Manchester, read a sign about the trail which pinpoints blossoming trees in and around Manchester, with colourful spring flowers in the foreground

Best picnic spots 

Pack your favourite food, grab a blanket and visit one of the best picnic spots in our care. Whether it's beside a grand house, in colourful gardens or next to the sea, there are plenty of locations to choose from.

Picnicking on the lawn at Allan Bank and Grasmere, Lake District

Top waterfalls to visit 

Did you know that several of the places we look after in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have waterfalls? Find the best ones to visit and experience the invigorating power of nature.

A long-exposure photograph of a cascading waterfall backed by lush green trees at Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall, Wales.

Indoor exploration

Unique houses 

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after. There's a hydroelectric-powered Arts and Crafts home with an early dishwasher, a 16-sided house and even a Jacobean time capsule to visit.

Two visitors are looking up at an enormous, highly decorated marble fireplace in the Drawing Room at Cragside

Special exhibitions 

Connect with nature, beauty and history at an exhibition near you. From showcasing art and collections, to exploring the connections between people and places, there's something for everyone.

Two people looking at a large willow sculpture in a grand historic room with wooden floors and golden pillars

Places with literary connections 

Visit some of the places we care for that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.

A mother and child read a book with a volunteer at Max Gate, Dorset

Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days 

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities at places we care for that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

The Long Gallery at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

More '50 things'

Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in spring 

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

Children sit with nets at the rock pools at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

No. 26 Hunt for fossils and bones 

Search for clues to the life of animals and plants from the past. Our guide contains dinosaur facts and reveals the best places to go fossil and bone hunting, one of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Visitors spot graffities and fossils at the Fan Bay Deep Shelter, The White Cliffs of Dover, Kent

No. 34 Discover wild animal clues 

Learn some top tips for nature spotting, track animal footprints and identify common types of animal poo in no. 34 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ challenge.

Looking through a magnifying glass at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

No. 1 Get to know a tree 

Try and get to know a tree - the first of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Search for clues in its roots, bark and branches to uncover its story.

Children sitting in a tree during autumn at Castle Ward, County Down

Information about visiting

Explorer Pass 

If you’re planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, our Explorer Pass gives you entry to most of the places in our care, plus free parking in our car parks.

Families on the north lawn at Ickworth in spring.

Places you need to pre-book 

Planning to visit one of the places we care for? Find out which places require booking, and how you can join a guided tour experience.

Visitors listening to the tour guide on the closed communal courtyard at Birmingham Back to Backs, West Midlands

Visiting and booking frequently asked questions 

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

Visitors exploring Bodnant Garden, Wales

Enhanced facilities for disabled visitors 

Learn more about which places in our care have specialised, accessible facilities for disabled visitors.

Changing Places room in relation to other facilities at Knoll Beach

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.

Two adults and a child cycling along lakeside path on sunny day, with one adult pulling another child in a bike trailer
Visitors descending a path through the Rock Garden at Cragside, Northumberland

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