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Things to do at the beach
Keep them busy and try out these fun activities, from catching crabs to skimming stones.
Ideas for days out
Outdoor music, theatre and film events
Be entertained in the great outdoors with an event at a place near you. Bring popcorn to watch outdoor cinema, listen to music under the stars, or watch an open-air theatre production held in historic surroundings.
Gardens with medieval features
Discover the typical design features of a medieval garden, and where you can see them, as well as more modern gardens created in a medieval style.
Best places to go cycling
Discover some of the best cycle routes through woodland, countryside and along the coast. Explore family-friendly cycling paths and our top picks of the best mountain biking trails.
Best beaches for surfing
Cool off on the coast and catch a wave with our choice of the best beaches for surfing.
Nature
Get closer to nature by reading our guides on how to spot wildlife, facts about ancient trees and tips on identifying birdsong, plus many more activities.
Discover and learn
Bridgerton filming locations
Discover which places were used as filming locations for the fourth series of Netflix's lavish Regency-era drama Bridgerton.
Expert tips for gardening in hot weather
Keep your garden or outdoor space looking its best through the warmest and driest season of the year with these summer gardening tips.
History of summer solstice traditions
Learn the ancient origins, traditions and folklore of the summer solstice and discover how midsummer was celebrated in millennia past at some of the places we care for.
Nature is our future
If you’re concerned about the decline in nature, like us, take a stand by adding your voice to our campaign and writing to your MP.
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 been 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.
Summer is here
Celebrate the sunshine and get outside with our summer collection.
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.