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Gardens and parks
From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.
Ideas for days out
50 Top things to do in the summer
Plan an adventure this summer with our activity guides for children. Try everything from floating in a boat, to rock-pooling, identifying animal poo and fossil hunting.
Best picnic spots
Pack your favourite food, grab a blanket and visit one of the best picnic spots in our care. Whether it's beside a grand house, in colourful gardens or next to the sea, there are plenty of locations to choose from.
Best coastal spots for watersports
If you're a fan of watersports, find the best coastal locations in our care for activities ranging from coasteering to kite-surfing.
Walks with cafés
Whether you’re on a walk at the coast, countryside or an historic estate, find a café or tea-room to warm up in and refuel.
Our top tips for nature photography
If you're keen to capture the beauty of nature at the places in our care, read our tips on taking better photos, from how best to frame your subject to perfectly capturing movement.
Discover and learn
Film and TV
Go behind the scenes and discover which of our places have been filming locations for famous films and TV shows including Downton Abbey and Game of Thrones.
The stories behind the works of Beatrix Potter
Explore the stories behind the illustrations, sketches and letters of this legendary author, preserved by the National Trust at her former home in the Lake District.
Communities
Find out what we're doing to connect the places in our care to the communities they serve and make sure that everyone can benefit from nature, beauty and history.
Wild Tales nature podcast
As the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup gets underway, the Wild Tales podcast heads to Wembley Stadium to explore the crucial role the pitch plays in the beautiful game.
For everyone, for ever
Pride, LGBTQ+ and the National Trust
This Pride Month, learn about what we do, who we are and how we support LGBTQ+ communities during Pride and beyond.
In the news
Puffin-cam goes live on the Farne Islands
Our cameras have begun filming thousands of seabirds returning to the Farne Islands to breed. Watch puffins and guillemots live on the webcam and find out how you can help the seabirds, who have been under threat from bird flu and winter storms.
Holidays and shopping
Stay somewhere special
Take a look at our newly released holiday cottages and be one of the first to stay.
Here comes the summer
Celebrate the new season in our online shop. Browse warm-weather fashion – from sun hats to sunglasses – sample summer flavours in our food shop and explore our range of picnic accessories.
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Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.