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Visitors enjoying a walk in the woodland at Foremark, Derbyshire | © National Trust/Annapurna Mellor

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View of the lake with Palladian bridge and Pantheon in the distance in spring at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Gardens and parks 

The house on a sunny spring day at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Houses and buildings 

A young family walk through woodlands on a sunny day, with daffodils in the foreground and green leafy trees in the background. The children are looking excited and wearing rainbow coats.

Family-friendly places to visit 

Two people walking a dog in the rain around the lakes at Prior Park Landscape Garden, Somerset

Dog-friendly places to visit 

A walking group following the 1931 Alfred Wainwright route across the Lakeland Fells, Great Langdale to Ambleside, Cumbria

Walking 

A tour guide giving a talk to a group of people on top of Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester

What's on 

Walking in Murlough National Nature Reserve, County Down, Northern Ireland

Coast and beaches 

A family and their dog walking through the woodlands at Great Wood

Countryside and woodland 

A red stone castle on a high, wooded hill

Castles and forts 

Cyclists stopping to take in the view at Clent Hills, Worcestershire

Outdoor activities 

Two visitors holding sitting at an outdoor table holding coffee mugs, surrounded by garden greenery

Places to eat 

A wedding ceremony in the Great Hall at Greyfriars with a couple and guests

Weddings 

Plan your day out

Visitors walking in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Best places to see bluebells 

Explore some of the best places to see bluebells in the UK, including paths through ancient woodlands, walks in lush valleys, and trails around nature reserves.

A visitor exploring and taking a picture in the urban garden at Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester
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Top free places to visit 

Did you know that many of the places we look after are free to access? Discover a selection of some of the best places that are completely free to visit.

A woman taking photographs of the blossom at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire

Best places to see blossom 

From ornamental magnolias in gardens to blackthorn scattered across the countryside, find the best places to see blossom in our care.

A brown and white bird with orange legs walking in a marshy pool
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Birdwatching walks 

Choose from our selection of walks combining coastal or countryside scenery with the chance to see native and migrant birds all year round.

Indoor adventures

View of octagonal house with fields and estuary view beyond
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Unique houses 

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after, from a hydroelectric-powered Arts and Crafts home with an early dishwasher to a Tudor manor with a recycled library.

Family exploring the Inlaid Chamber at Sizergh Castle in Cumbria
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Family-friendly castles 

If you're looking for an activity-packed family day out, discover a family-friendly castle and enjoy a historic visit for knights and royalty of all ages.

One woman in the foreground looking at three floral female busts, a man and woman in the background pointing at the sculptures.
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Special exhibitions 

Connect with nature, beauty and history at an exhibition near you. From showcasing art and collections, to exploring the connections between people and places, there's something for everyone.

Open-air activities

Two adults kayaking at Studland Bay with white cliffs behind them
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Best places to go kayaking and canoeing 

From open seas to meandering rivers and lakes, there are plenty of spots where you can kayak or canoe. Find the top places in our care for water sports.

Visitor in a wheelchair on a walk with children in the garden at Tyntesfield, Somerset
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Top accessible walks 

Discover the best accessible trails to explore with pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids across the places we look after. Get out in nature without having to go off the beaten track.

Visitors finding a geocache box at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
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Geocaching for families 

Geocaching is like a digital treasure hunt using a handheld GPS, and you can try it for free at many places we look after.

Two people cycling through woodland at Osterley Park and House, Middlesex
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Best places to go cycling 

Discover some of the best cycle routes through the woodland, countryside and coastline we look after. You can also get a fresh perspective on some of the most popular places we care for from the saddle.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

More '50 things'
Children sit with nets at the rock pools at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in spring 

Spring is a great 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.

A boy carrying a bag of wild garlic at Prior Park in Somerset
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No. 21 Forage for wild food 

Foraging involves searching for and eating plants, herbs and fruit. Find out what to look for and when to pick it with our guide.

A child taking a photo of a tree at Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey
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No. 1 Get to know a tree 

Try and get to know a tree - the first of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Search for clues in its roots, bark and branches to uncover its story.

A young girl explores Saltram's Orange Grove Pond in the Autumn Colour carrying fallen leaf
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No. 35 Discover what's in a pond 

Discover what’s in a pond by scooping out some water and identifying what's beneath the surface. It's No. 35 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Information about visiting

Visitors wearing helmets on a guided tour of Fan Bay Deep Shelter at The White Cliffs of Dover, Kent

Places you need to pre-book 

Planning to visit one of the places we care for? Find out which places require booking, and how you can join a guided tour experience.

Family sit in grounds of Wray Castle, Cumbria, in early spring, surrounded by daffodils.
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Visiting and booking frequently asked questions 

Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about visiting and using the booking system.

Visitors in the garden at Calke, Derbyshire
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Enhanced facilities for disabled visitors 

Find out more about which places in our care have specialised, accessible facilities for disabled visitors.

Two adults and a child cycling along lakeside path on sunny day, with one adult pulling another child in a bike trailer

Sustainable travel to the places in our care 

Find out how you can travel to the places in our care by train, bus, bike or on foot, helping you to save money and care for the environment.

Children look through a telescope in the West Wing at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
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Explorer Pass 

If you're planning a trip in England, Wales or Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass for entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.

Two people sitting in a field surrounded by spring flowers on the clifftop at The White Cliffs of Dover, Kent

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