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Aerial shot of fire damage on the lead up to Coastguard Cottages at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk

Wildfire at Dunwich Heath

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Together with nature 

Find ways to reconnect with nature wherever you live and discover how you can help protect and restore it.

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Ideas for days out

Coast and beaches 

Discover the 890 miles of coastline in our care. Plan your next coastal adventure, whether you want to explore sandy beaches or rugged, windswept cliffs.

Blast Beach with sunlit rock pools and bright green seaweed covered rocks in the foreground and white capped waves behind. To the right, a strip of pale orange and grey pebbled beach at the foot of cream coloured craggy cliffs topped with vegetation stretch away into the distance. The sky is intense blue with white fluffy clouds.

Pokémon in Partnership with National Trust 

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! Get outdoors with our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails. Complete the trails to find Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete fun challenges.

Summer of Play and the Pokémon trail at Tredegar House

Summer of Play 

Make the most of the school holidays with the National Trust Summer of Play. We're welcoming families of every shape and size to slow down, reconnect and enjoy time together outside. Held in historic gardens across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Summer of Play offers games, activities and trails to keep young and old entertained.

Kids enjoying Summer of Play activities at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

Top free places to visit 

Did you know that many of the places we look after are free to access? From urban gardens to beaches and lakes, explore some of the best spots for a budget-friendly day out.

Visitors walking their dog in the parkland at Chirk Castle, Wrexham

Summer and seasonal breaks 

Dreaming of your next holiday? You can choose rest, adventure or a bit of both, with a break at a National Trust cottage or campsite.

The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire

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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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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.

A close up of a small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly on a green plant in Killerton, Deon

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.

A gardener watering the garden in summer at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

History 

Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens.

View from the Wilderness of Powis Castle and it's terraces, Wales

Hidden Treasures of the National Trust 

Follow our conservators, curators and volunteers at work and get closer to the objects they care for in the BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.

Work is carried out to conserve a child's samurai suit from the collection at Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire

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National Trust calls for urgent Government action after devastating wildfires 

Following the loss of 104 hectares at Dunwich Heath and hundreds of wildfires across the UK, the National Trust is calling for urgent action to help protect people, nature and landscapes from the growing impacts of climate change. Read more.

Fire damage at Dunwich Heath in August 2026

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Last-minute holidays 

There's still time to grab a great cottage for a staycation this summer. Explore cottages with late availability savings at the coast, in the countryside and at National Trust places to visit.

Labour in Vain Cottage (on the left) before refurbishment and Chesil Cottage (on the right) at sunset, Dorset

Find your summer essentials 

Everything you need for sunny days, from woven bags and timeless sunglasses to hats made for every adventure.

Summer fashion, part of the 2026 spring/summer collection
Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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