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Houses and buildings
Historic buildings are a treasure trove of stories, art and collections. Learn more about their past and plan your next visit.
Ideas for days out
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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.
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Explore bee-friendly gardens
Learn about the most bee-friendly gardens in our care, filled with flowers pollinators love. Some places even have hives producing honey you can buy and take home.
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Arts and Crafts houses
The Arts and Crafts movement emerged from a desire to revive traditional craftsmanship during the Victorian industrialisation period. We look after a selection of these houses, many of which feature William Morris designs and interiors.
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Cycle hire at our places
If you don't have your own bike, you can still explore outdoor spaces we care for on two wheels with our cycle hire facilities across the UK.
Gardening tips
Discover our gardeners’ top tips so you can make the most of your garden, plot or window box.
Things to see and do
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How to build a bee box
Bee populations have been dwindling in recent years, and building homes is just one way of encouraging them to stick around. Follow these steps to build your own nesting box to attract pollinators to your garden.
Recipe
Apple cinnamon buns recipe
Try this apple cinnamon bun recipe for a tasty teatime treat with a gloriously sticky caramel sauce.
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Interior design through the ages
As fashions change over the eras, so do our homes. Explore the history of British interior design and learn about the centuries of design innovation at the places we care for.
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Top tips for butterfly spotting
Learn how to spot butterflies without scaring them away, and find out which types of plants will attract them to your garden.
In the news
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
Plan your camping trip
Explore campsites surrounded by glorious views. The money you spend helps restore and protect the special landscapes around you.
Curl up with a good read
Our online shop offers a range of books, from fact to fiction and gardening to recipes. Our new book, The Great British Food Tour, explores the history of some of our greatest dishes and local specialities.
Become a member
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.