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Discover more than 500 places to visit and lots of events to get involved in.

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Experience deer season

Head outdoors this autumn and discover the best places to observe deer during one of the most exciting times of year for wildlife.

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Ideas for days out

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.

A family sat outside the Orangery Cafe at Ham House during summer

Top kitchen gardens

Visit the best kitchen gardens around the UK. Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens are rich in history, and some of their produce is still served in our cafés.

Visitor in the kitchen garden at Florence Court, County Fermanagh

Cottages with literary connections

From Austen-era charm to writer-inspired retreats, discover holiday cottages with stories woven into their surroundings.

The outdoor seating area at Welbeck Cottage, Sussex

Learn to play conkers

Conkers may well be one of the oldest games around. In some parts of the world it’s called ‘Kingers’. Discover our top tips and make sure your conker is the champion.

Child with a handful of conkers in the grounds at Castle Coole, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Jane Austen film and TV locations

Excited for the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation? Discover the National Trust places that helped bring Jane Austen's world to the screen.

A grand, three-storey house, painted in an off-white/cream colour is surrounded by vibrant green grass on a blue-sky, winter day. To the left of the scene is a medium-height tree with wooden tables and chairs underneath. Most of the trees in the picture are evergreen but a few in the distance have bare branches which suggests it's wintertime.

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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.

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Deer-spotting tips

Find out about fallow, red and muntjac deer, how to tell them apart and other top tips for seeing and photographing them at the places we care for.

Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing on the Crom Estate, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

Photography and filming at the places we care for

The National Trust has a wealth of locations for photography and filming, from medieval, monuments and marshes, to topiary, Tudor and temples. Find out how to get in touch with us to discover the right location from the wide range of wonderful places in our care.

Professional photographer filming at Brimham Rocks

Pumpkin, chard, feta and almond crumble

Are you looking for a hearty and healthy recipe? Learn how to make this seasonal pumpkin and feta crumble, which works equally well as a hearty side or a standalone dish.

Podcasts

Immerse yourself in award-winning stories of history, nature and adventure linked to the places in our care with our podcasts.

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In the news

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Protect nature from the growing threat of wildfires

Hundreds of wildfires across the UK have already damaged precious landscapes, including 104 hectares at Dunwich Heath. Add your name to the National Trust's petition calling for urgent Government action to help protect people, wildlife and nature from the increasing impacts of climate change. Read more.

Dunwich Heath, Suffolk coast, after the fire July 2026

Holidays and shopping

Where will you holiday next?

Explore new regions, revisit those full of good memories, or make the bucket-list booking you've been waiting for. Discover the range of destinations available for your stay.