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

A summer pavilion of play and a lookout post

Let’s play this summer 

Ready for an adventure? Over the summer holidays you’ll find special pavilions of play at several places we look after, where little explorers can use the look-out point to survey their surroundings, listen out for nearby wildlife, or invent their own way to play.

Find a pavilion of play near you
A watercolour illustration of Jemima Puddle-Duck and Mr Fox

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.

Visitors attending a cinema experience at Hardwick, Derbyshire

Outdoor spots for theatre, music and film 

From Shakespeare on stage to jazz on the lawn and Oscar-winning movies on the silver screen, join the outdoor theatre, music and film events at some of the most spectacular places we look after.

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
Conservator working on a painting

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 the largest known painting by Constable at Anglesey Abbey, Anglo-Saxon gold and silver objects at Sutton Hoo and some intricate and lavish treasures at Polesden Lacey. Plus, find out what’s coming up 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 

Check out our ideas and inspiration for things to do wherever you are. Whether it's on your own, with loved ones, at home or outdoors, find out which adventures you can create.

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