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See The Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond with the National Trust

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From historic country estates to suburban houses

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Gardens and parks

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

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Walking

This National Walking Month, explore some of the finest landscapes in our care on coastal paths, accessible trails, woodland walks and everything in between. Find the best places to walk near you.

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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.

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For World Bee Day on 20 May, find out where you can explore the most bee-friendly gardens in our care. These gardens are filled with these pollinators' favourite flowers as well as beehives to call home.

Visitors walking with their dog on the beach at Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

Top coastal walks

Explore some of the UK's most famous natural landmarks on a coastal walk. With a variety of walking trails offering clifftop views, golden sands and local wildlife, there's a walk for everyone.

Cyclists exploring the new woodland trail at Kingston Lacy, Dorset

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Best places to go cycling

Discover some of the best bike rides through the woodland and countryside we look after. Get a new perspective from the saddle of some of our best-loved places.

Rudyard Kipling's writing desk in the study at Bateman's, East Sussex

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Places with literary connections

Visit some of the places we look after that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.

Overhead view of an octagonal table with the figure of Silenus, a drunken follower of Bacchu, in The Library at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire

History

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

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Virtual visit

Wherever you are, experience nature, beauty and history as you explore the places we look after with a podcast, virtual tour or online exhibition.

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Nature

Get closer to nature by reading our guides on how to spot wildlife, facts about ancient trees and tips on identifying birdsong, plus many more activities.

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Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott being filmed cooking in an outdoor kitchen at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

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Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off

Find out about ITV's new series, Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off, where celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott hosts a friendly cooking competition at some of the kitchen gardens in our care.

Gardeners adding compost to the beds at Nymans, West Sussex

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How to make your own compost

Follow these simple steps to make your own nutrient-packed compost at home. Learn about the qualities of good compost and find out top tips, including how to turn your heap and build your compost beds.

Red and white roses in a still life by Ambrosius Bosschaert at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

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Roses in art and collections we care for

Did you know that the ancient Greeks and Romans loved to grow roses? Discover the roots and symbolism of these much-loved flowers through the objects and rose varieties in our care.

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National Trust Podcast: series eight

Immerse yourself in the past or explore the natural world from your armchair in series eight of the National Trust Podcast. Solve a medieval murder mystery, journey to remote corners or learn how to garden in unconventional spaces.

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