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Houses and buildings

Historic buildings are a treasure trove of stories, art and collections. Learn more about their past and plan your next visit.

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Best places to see snowdrops

Snowdrops are a sign that milder weather is on the way. Find out where to see swathes of these delicate white blooms at the places we care for.

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Unique houses

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after and find out what makes them so special, from a tiny woodland cottage to a romantic country retreat.

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Great places for a family bike ride

Discover the best places in our care to explore with your family by bike. Find miles of traffic-free trails through woods and parkland.

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Best walks with dog-friendly cafés

This National Dog Walking Month, explore a selection of our top walks with dog-friendly cafés. Rest and refuel after getting out in nature with your dog.

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Visitors walking the Ridge Trail at Divis and the Black Mountain, County Antrim.

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How walking in nature can help wellbeing

Whether you wander along rugged coastal headlands or stroll around your favourite park, discover why walking in nature can help improve your general wellbeing.

The Sitting Room at Monk's House with dark wooden beams, mint green walls and an arrangement of furniture including a writing desk, dining table and chairs, standing lamp and paintings on the walls.

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To mark Virginia Woolf’s birthday on 25 January, learn about the Bloomsbury group – a circle of influential artists and writers brought together by their modern views and artistic interests – that originated at Woolf's Bloomsbury home.

Blue tit in December near Bradworthy, Devon

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Birds to spot through the seasons

Find out how the changing seasons affect the birds you’ll see out and about, with spotting tips and photo galleries to guide you.

The showcase in the Treasure Room at Hill Top, Sawrey, Cumbria, the home of Beatrix Potter

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History podcasts playlist

Be transported through time with our history podcast playlist. From the origins of drag performance to the boys who became the Beatles, discover stories from across the ages.

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People and nature thriving: Our strategy to 2035

We're marking our 130th birthday by unveiling ambitious plans for the next decade. Read our new strategy to 2035, which aims to tackle the nature crisis, end unequal access to nature and cultural heritage and inspire millions more people to protect the world around them.