Purple haze of heathland with a coastal backdrop on the Gower Peninsula, Wales

Precious landscapes

Protecting nature and wildlife for future generations

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Discover more than 500 places to visit and lots of events to get involved in.

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Houses and buildings

Historic houses and buildings are full of stories, art and collections. Learn more about their past and plan your next visit.

Visitors exploring the house at Attingham Park, Shropshire

Places with a royal story to tell

Bring history to life and discover some of the best royal connections to the places we look after, from a warrior king and ghost queen to traitors of the crown.

Three visitors exploring inside Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

Hill and mountain walks

Explore our selection of the best hill and mountain trails. Follow winding paths through native woodland, take in dramatic views and spot a variety of wildlife along your route.

Walkers passing by a stream on Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountains, County Down

Where to see ‘Capability’ Brown landscapes

Visit the estates in our care designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, who still defines our view of the British landscape today. Take in serpentine lakes, gothic follies and tree-fringed parkland.

The Palladian Bridge at Stowe, Buckinghamshire, spanning the Octagon Lake which is created to look like a river. The arches of the bridge are reflected in the water with a backdrop of green trees. It is one of only four Palladian Bridges in the world and the only one which allowed a carriage to be driven over.

Best natural play areas

There's nothing quite like playing outdoors. Discover the best natural play areas where children can run wild at the places we care for.

Two boys playing in The Log Stack wild play area at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

History

Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens.

Detail of a chimneypiece with two birds and flowers in the Queen's Closet at Ham House and Garden, London

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Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes at your favourite places.

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The history of dahlias

Uncover the horticultural history of the dahlia, from its origins in Central America to becoming an inspiration for legendary crime writer Agatha Christie.

Dahlias in bloom in the Dahlia Garden at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire, in September.

Jane Austen film and TV locations

Find out which places in our care have featured in TV and film adaptations of Jane Austen novels, from Pride and Prejudice’s Netherfield to the Palmers' home in Sense and Sensibility.

A grand, three-storey house, painted in an off-white/cream colour is surrounded by vibrant green grass on a blue-sky, winter day. To the left of the scene is a medium-height tree with wooden tables and chairs underneath. Most of the trees in the picture are evergreen but a few in the distance have bare branches which suggests it's wintertime.

Great women artists

Throughout history, women artists have had to overcome many obstacles in order to pursue careers in the fine arts. Discover great women artists and their artworks through the collections we care for.

An oil painting showing a female painter next to a canvas of a painting of herself

Unearthing Britain's history: archaeology through the eras

From stone circles in the Prehistoric Era to the military remains of the 20th century, learn about the different periods of British history through the archaeological artefacts and sites we look after.

Aerial view of earthworks in the landscape at Whitesheet Hill, Wiltshire

More news

Launch of the Nature Towns and Cities project

To help tackle unequal access to green spaces across the UK, we're working with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Natural England to support local authorities and community organisations in more than 100 places. The first two places to receive independent recognition as official Nature Cities and Nature Towns are Birmingham and Bournemouth, and Christchurch and Poole.

Exploring the temporary urban park at Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester

Book a walking break

We've got many types of walking holidays to choose from, whether you enjoy adventurous hikes or gentle strolls. Explore cottage and camping holidays with trails, coastal paths and iconic routes on their doorsteps.