Conservation of Tintoretto's painting 'The Wise and Foolish Virgins' at the Royal Oak Conservation Studio, Knole, Kent

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A family group are exploring the Long Gallery at Osterley House, Middlesex. The long room has walls painted green, lined with paintings in gilt frames.

Houses and buildings

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

Reedbeds on Upper Lough Erne at Crom, County Fermanagh

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Wild places to get away from it all

Despite our increasingly urbanised lives, there are still wild places in the UK to escape to. Why not visit one of the many areas of outstanding natural beauty that we look after?

The South Front and garden at Standen, West Sussex

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Arts and Crafts houses to visit

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged from a desire to revive traditional craftsmanship during the Victorian industrialisation period. We care for a selection of these houses, many of which feature William Morris designs and interiors.

Children enjoy a swing at Osterley Park and House, London

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50 things for kids to do in summer

Plan an adventure this summer with our activity guides for children. Try everything from floating in a boat, to rock-pooling, identifying animal poo and fossil hunting.

Visitor in a wheelchair on a walk with children in the garden at Tyntesfield, Somerset

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Top accessible walks

Discover the best accessible trails to explore with pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids across the places in our care. Get out in nature without having to go off the beaten track.

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Browse a selection of recipes made by our chefs and experts, from classics such as cheese scones and family-friendly cakes to vegetarian dishes and seasonal delights.

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Puffins on the clifftops on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

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Live puffin webcam

Get closer to puffins on the Farne Islands with our new webcam. Watch the action from beside their burrows and spot other seabirds off the coast of Northumberland.

Sunny view of a glasshouse with flowering plants on either side

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A history of orangeries and garden sheds

Discover the evolution in garden buildings – from exclusive hothouses for rare new finds, to the cornerstones of every garden today.

A Eurasian beaver perched by the water and eating

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Our guide to beavers

This Great Big Green Week (7–15 June), find out more about beavers, their habitats and how they're helping us adapt to the challenges of climate change.

SUNRISE, (1842) a painting by Sebastian Pether (c1790-1844) in the Dining Parlour at The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire

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Spectacular skies in our collections

Explore the artworks in our collections that capture the beauty of sunrise and sunset. Learn how artists have used seascapes and sunlight to bring peaceful scenes and industrial backdrops alike to life.