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Coast and beaches
Discover the 780 miles of beautiful coastline in our care. Plan your next coastal adventure, whether you want to explore soft, sandy beaches or rugged, windswept cliffs.
Ideas for days out
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Places with literary connections
Discover the homes we look after that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including those belonging to Rudyard Kipling, Virginia Woolf and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
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50 things to do this spring
Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.
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Top free places to visit
Did you know that some of the places we care for are free to access? Discover the best places across the UK that don't charge an entry fee.
Where to see bluebells
Explore the ancient woodland, lush valleys and nature reserves that have the most striking displays of bluebells this spring.
History
Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens.
Things to see and do
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Joshua Reynolds online exhibition
Joshua Reynolds was the leading portrait painter of the 18th century. Take a virtual walk past his portraits, which were admired for their compositions and ability to capture an individual’s personality.
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How to build a bee box
Bee populations have been dwindling in recent years, and building homes is just one way of encouraging them to stick around. Follow these steps to build your own nesting box to attract bees to your garden.
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History of the Beatles' childhood homes
Find out more about the two ordinary homes in suburban Liverpool that saw the birth of a revolution in music and identity that would shape a generation.
Vegetarian recipes
Whether you're new to cooking meat-free dishes or not, take a look at our top recipes that use the best, fresh produce. Make everything from goat's cheese gnocchi to blueberry and oat scones.
In the news
England's first legal wild release of beavers
On 5 March, two pairs of adult beavers were released into the wet woodland that surrounds Little Sea at Studland Bay in Dorset. This was under licence from the government, which was the first licence of its kind to be issued in England – all previous releases have been for releases into enclosures.
Holidays and shopping
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Last-minute holidays
If you're looking to get away in the next few days or weeks, we have late availability at cottages of all sizes on the coast, in the countryside and at the places in our care.
Embrace outdoor living
With summer on its way, browse our new garden furniture and accessories range. From bistro table sets to cushions and summerhouses, we’ve got lots of options for making the outdoors a welcoming space.
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