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Two visitors exploring the garden in spring at Quarry Bank, Cheshire
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Explore for free with your National Lottery ticket 

For National Lottery Open Week (15–23 March), we're offering National Lottery players free entry to many of the places we care for. As a charity, we want to say thank you to the lottery players who've made so much of our conservation work possible.

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.

Children playing at a table in the Lego Room at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire
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Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days 

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities at places we look after that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

Four spring lambs frolicking on a grassy slope with a folly behind
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Places you can see lambs 

Lambs are one of the first signs of spring and you can spot them at many of the places in our care. Get to know the different breeds we look after, including the Herdwick sheep that Beatrix Potter once bred.

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

Things to see and do

Lemon and white chocolate scones on a plate next to a serving dish and tea cup
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Lemon and white chocolate scones 

A simple, zesty twist of a classic scone recipe. Bake some lemon and white chocolate scones that will go down a treat with friends and family.

Daffodils dappled in sunlight next to a red brick wall
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The history of daffodils 

Discover the history behind the daffodil, including how it came to be one of the UK's favourite flowers, where it came from and how to classify its many varieties.

Skylark at Lyme Park, Cheshire in June
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Our guide to identifying birdsong 

There are more than 600 known bird species in the UK and their calls are an important clue when bird spotting. Listen to our selection of distinctive birdsongs to get you started.

A child holding some petal art held from string
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Make some petal art 

Unleash your creativity by designing some unique petal art. You can gather fallen petals out on your adventures and use them to create your own blossom.

In the news

A Eurasian beaver perched by the water and eating

England's first legal wild release of beavers 

On 5 March, two pairs of adult beavers were released into the wet woodland that surrounds Little Sea at Studland Bay in Dorset. This was under licence from the government, which was the first licence of its kind to be issued in England – all previous releases have been for releases into enclosures.

Holidays and shopping

The exterior of Hop KIln Farmhouse, Herefordshire
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Explore Easter breaks 

There's still time to book a cottage stay this Easter. Spend time reconnecting with nature, friends and family and discover what spring has to offer.

A butterfly card and butterfly print on a notepad, part of the retail SS25 collection

Gift ideas for mums 

Find a gift they'll love this Mother’s Day (30 March). Browse our range of cards and present options, including silk scarves, handmade bags, ceramics, garden accessories and homeware.

Walkers sat by a waterfall on the Afon Tarell river in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales

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