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From mansion houses and lush gardens to hidden gorges and eye-catching tors. There's something for everyone to enjoy on a day out in Somerset.
A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, with towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone and surrounding garden. While the upper floors of the house will remain closed for 2024 there is plenty to see on the ground floor, and in the garden and parkland.
An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens
An atmospheric fragment of old Somerset; the estate is the vision of Colonel Lyle, with a glorious garden, farm buildings, orchards and a wider estate. Currently open weekends only until Saturday 9 March.
A Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden bordering Somerset. A magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, a mystical grotto and rare and exotic trees are just some of the things to discover.
An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol
A place of floral beauty, tranquillity and innovation - a gardener's garden paradise.
A hidden gem in the heart of the Quantock Hills. Explore this wild garden and discover pieces of its history hiding in the undergrowth.
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world.
A striking landmark recently restored, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. Tours of the monument will resume on 11 May - click on the button below to book. The countryside is open all year.
Discover an ancient castle with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens or explore an Iron Age hillfort repurposed to defend against a possible Napoleonic invasion.
Explore 1,000 years of history at Dunster castle, from its collection of painted leather hangings – the only one of its kind in the UK – to its historic working watermill.
Sweeping views can be found from the top of Cadbury Camp with buzzards circling overhead, amazing sunsets and a variety of fungi.
Uncover the secrets of Brean Down as you discover the site of a Roman temple and explore the Palmerston Fort.
Explore the Somerset coast from wide open beaches to high coastline walks with far-reaching views.
From Bossington hamlet on the Holnicote estate you can wander down to the pebble beach, where there's plenty of coastal wildlife to spot and far-reaching views.
The stunning stretch of coastline around Sand Point and Middle Hope sits north Brean Down. It's one of the most beautiful parts of North Somerset, with a natural pier into the Bristol Channel.
Toward Weston-Super-Mare you'll find Brean Down, a natural pier jutting out into the Bristol Channel.
Get active with outdoor activities at a National Trust place near you in Somerset
Expand your skills and meet new people when you volunteer with us. You’ll be helping to care for nature and history for many others to enjoy.
Whether you help to look after one of Somerset's gardens, give your time to nature conservation or light up the stories of historic places for visitors, you'll find a rewarding role.
Discover what you could get out of joining a supporter group in Somerset, and where your nearest is. Volunteer, meet up with like-minded individuals and enjoy a programme of talks and trips.
Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Somerset? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Somerset, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
If you've always wanted to see more of Dunster Castle, come on an attic tour with one of the castle's knowledgeable tour guides.
Join the Bumblebee Conservation Trust for a 90 minutes bumblebee safari.
Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.
Fun and engaging activities for preschool-age children.
Join a member of our garden team on a walk through the gardens and enjoy the best of the day's blossom.
Follow Betsy the bee around the gardens on a hunt to find all spring the colours of Fyne Court.
Step into the past and prepare for a great feast in the 1400s. Help find out more about the food and festivities needed for the big event!
Learn anything from holding the mallet to making that tricky hoop... we all need a little coaching
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.