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

Young children feeding a lamb at Llanerchaeron
Staff in a photoshoot

Women and Power exhibitions, art installations and events 

Many of our places are hosting exhibitions, art installations and events illuminating the stories behind the struggle for suffrage.

Events near you

Events for the family

Visitors in the woodland at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

May half-term events 

Join in with our fun events on the coast, in woodlands and in gardens and parks this half-term.

Some of the characters who might feature at the Children's Book Festival

Bookworms wanted for Children’s Book Festival fun 

In 2018, the Children's Book Festival returns. Find out what's in store this year.

Feeding the ducks at Fountain Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Find a 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ event 

Share the magic of nature with the kids and help them tick off some of the 50 things activities by coming along to one of the many events at our places. Find out what’s going on near you.

50 things events
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Visitors being given photography advice at a Panasonic Roadshow

Snap happier: join the Panasonic Lumix Roadshow 2018 

The Panasonic Lumix Roadshows return. Join one of these photography events and get hints and tips from professional photographers.

The State Dressing Room at Nostell, West Yorkshire

Our special exhibitions 

This year's exciting exhibitions celebrate women and our cultural heritage, the 300th anniversary of Chippendale’s birth and much more. Look out for Killerton's Branded fashion exhibition exploring feminity and the right to vote.

The Word Superseded

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. Unearth filmscapes, installations, new perceptions of women and more.

Podcast host Alan Power interviewing the gardening team at Stowe

Listen to podcasts from the National Trust 

Did you know that we now produce podcasts? You can download episodes for free on a variety of subjects, from the stories behind our gardens, to the houses that helped shape and influence the work of great writers. In the latest episode we explore the life of Thomas Chippendale, 'The Shakespeare of Furniture'.

Download our podcasts
A family enjoying tea and cake in the garden of a National Trust café

Father's Day events 

Treat dad to a day out he’ll really love this Father’s Day at one of our places. Special events include hearty feasts, beer tasting, outdoor challenges, vintage car shows, garden tours and activities for the whole family.

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