What's on

Join in a host of seasonal adventures and events for all ages at places near you. Find out what's on and what’s coming soon

Barn owl in flight at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Celebrating National Nature Reserves  

We're excited to be part of the Festival of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) organised by Natural England to mark the 70th anniversary of the UK's first NNR. The festival runs until October, and you'll be able to enjoy a variety of activities at nature reserves near you.

Find an NNR Festival event near you
A Jubilee garden party

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee 

Join us in commemorating Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer. Find an event near you, whip up some treats for a picnic or street party and find out how we're marking this historic occasion through tree planting.

Join the celebrations
A watercolour of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter

Discover the Beatrix Potter exhibition at the V&A 

The Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition is running at the V&A throughout 2022. The exhibition, created in collaboration between the V&A and the National Trust, explores the life story of the beloved children's author-illustrator.

Step into Beatrix's world
Visit Newton House, Dinefwr to see works by Hannah Walters, ceramic artist

Special exhibitions guide 

We host art exhibitions at some of the places in our care. Take a look at our guide to discover what's on, including a glimpse into the decorative techniques used at Newton House, Dinefwr, Wales and extraordinary images of galaxies, aurorae and skyscapes in Astronomy Photographer of the Year at Lacock, Wiltshire. Plus, find out what’s coming soon in 2022.

The Jurors artwork by Hew Locke, at Runnymede in Surrey

Trust New Art exhibitions and events 

See what exhibitions and contemporary art projects are on at our places in the current Trust New Art programme of events. You'll find some exciting new works of art installed and grab the last chance to catch exhibitions closing soon.

Family taking part in craft activities

Things to do 

You won't be bored this spring when you check out our ideas and inspiration for things to do, whether it's on your own, with your loved ones, at home or outdoors. Find out what adventures you can create, wherever you are.

Find things to do
Ashdown House, Berkshire

Places you need to book 

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

Plan your visit
Run for the places you love
Runners competing in the Great North Run

Take part in the Great North Run 2022 

Want to run the iconic Great North Run this year? We're looking for supporters to take part and raise money for the places that make us feel special. Sign up now and run the Great North Run 2022 for the National Trust.

Run the Great North Run for us

What's on

Plan your perfect day out. There's lots for all the family to enjoy at a place near you

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