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Family-friendly places to visit

Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.

The Great Hall at Knole in Kent looking towards the ornately carved wooden screen across one wall and geometrically patterned white plaster ceiling of squares and octagons

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Places with a royal story to tell

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

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

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Natural play areas for kids

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

A half-timbered, whitewashed building on a sunny day, in front of which is a courtyard with benches and seating

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Best pub walks

We care for 39 historic and characterful pubs and inns. As well as offering locally sourced food and drink, they also have scenic walking routes nearby.

An elderly couple explore the walled garden at Felbrigg, with one of the visitors in a mobility vehicle. To the left are garden beds full of vegetables and on the right are garden borders full of flowers.

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Top kitchen gardens

Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens from around the UK are rich in history. Some of their produce is even served in our cafés.

A close-up view of the bodice of Lady Mary Curzon's peacock dress

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

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A collection of photographs at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire. Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate.

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The history of portrait photography

This World Photography Day (19 August), find out more about the history and development of portrait photography through a selection of images from the collections in our care.

Making seed bombs at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

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How to make wildflower seed balls

Learn how to make your own wildflower seed balls to add some colour to your garden or green space with this step-by-step guide.

The Community Allotments at Minnowburn, County Down, Northern Ireland

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Growing tips for allotments

Discover top tips on getting the most from your allotment or patch, and find out why growing your own fruit and vegetables is good for you in more ways than one.

Kedleston chickpea curry in a cooking pot on the table, ready to be served alongside chickpea dhal, rice and samosas

Recipe

For a tasty curry that's great for sharing with family and friends, try this chickpea curry recipe from the team at Kedleston Hall. It's easy to make and creates a dish that's simple but packed with flavour.

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Illustration showing a young Sir Isaac Newton, Paul McCartney and Beatrix Potter against a colourful background

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Winners of the Time + Space Award announced

Thank you to everyone who entered their world-changing idea for the Time + Space Award. We’re pleased to announce the winners in each of the categories, who'll have the opportunity to bring their idea to life at Sir Isaac Newton's home, where he discovered gravity.