What's on

We've a wide variety of seasonal events to help you plan your days out with us - there's lots to choose from

A group on guided walk on lawn in front of the house
A family plays in the autumn leaves at Castle Ward, Co. Down

October half term events 

Autumn is the perfect time to get outside with the family and create unforgettable moments. And with all kinds of events from woodland adventure days to wildlife watching, it’ll be impossible for the kids to get bored this October half term.

Half term events and activities
Spooky storyteller at a Hallowe'en event

Spooky Halloween adventures 

Join us for some Halloween family fun as ghosts and ghouls come out to play and the places we look after reveal their mysterious side.

Find spooky events near you
Collecting apples in autumn

Apple days and harvest festivals 

Try your luck at apple bobbing, have a go using a traditional press, help pick the apples from the trees or taste local ciders. There's loads on offer as we celebrate the annual apple harvest in the orchards we look after.

Exhibitions and art installations

Vogue cover image from October 1950 by Anthony Denney

Special exhibitions guide 

Here's our guide to current and future exhibitions at our places. Take your pick from exhibitions showcasing Grayson Perry, Rossetti drawings, Morris & Co. designs, explorations of humanity and home, powerful women, nature-inspired art, fashion and more.

Neon light installation - The Argory

Contemporary art exhibitions 

Explore the ideas and themes that shaped the places we care for through contemporary art exhibitions and events, all in partnership with the Arts Council.

An archive image of the people marching in the 1932 Kinder Scout trespass overlaid onto a modern day image of the landscape

Landscapes of change 

This year discover exhibitions, events and art installations exploring the places and landscapes that have helped shape the story of our nation.

Artists, led by Jeremy Deller, to share their creative projects

Artists explore landscapes at the forefront of social change 

Jeremy Deller, Jarvis Cocker, Bob and Roberta Smith are among the artists helping us explore how the landscapes we love brought people together to shape the history of our nation.

Discover historic landscapes full of stories
Night Run at Nostell, Wakefield.

Join us for a Night Run 

Explore our places after dark in one of our night-time trail running events held in partnership with Cotswold Outdoors

Children den building

Find a '50 things to do before you're 11¾' event 

From learning how to cook over a campfire with a ranger, to a den building workshop, we’re got plenty of events that will help your kids get closer to nature and try out some of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities.

'50 things' events near you
Caryl Parry Jones and the National Trust's podcast team at Penrhyn Castle

People's Landscapes podcast series presented by John Sergeant 

Our four-part podcast series, presented by radio journalist and broadcaster John Sergeant, tells the stories of people connected to four historic landscapes in our care.

Listen to the series
Smart Energy Installation Visual

Travel to 2050 with Smart Energy GB 

We're working with the campaign for a smarter Britain to show you how nature could thrive if we embrace a low-carbon future. The high-tech installation designed to show what a low-carbon, energy efficient future might look like 30 years from now, will be visiting properties throughout September and October.

What's on

Plan your perfect day out. We've a wide variety of events taking place all year round, for all the family to enjoy

What's on near you