Start your journey of discovery
Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes at your favourite places.
Find your next visit
Discover more than 500 places to visit and lots of events to get involved in.
There are no suggestions available
Countryside and woodland
Plan a visit to one of the special countryside places in our care and discover the benefits of being in the great outdoors. Pack your walking boots and get ready to explore woodlands, valleys and rivers.
Ideas for days out
Where to see daffodils
Daffodils' cheerful yellow flowers mean spring is here. Find out where to see the best daffodil displays at the woodlands, gardens and parks in our care.
Article
Nature reserves
We look after some of the UK's most important nature reserves. Visit a nature reserve near you and discover a wide range of wildlife and plantlife.
Article
Unique houses
Learn about some of the most unusual houses in our care, from a hydroelectric-powered Arts and Crafts home with an early dishwasher, to a romantic royal getaway and a Tudor manor with a recycled library.
Article
Best mazes
Can you get to the middle of one of the mazes and labyrinths we care for and, more importantly, find your way out again? Here’s our pick of the best for you to start exploring.
History
Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens.
Things to see and do
Article
Great books in our collections
It's World Book Day on 6 March. Explore a selection of more than half a million books and manuscripts in the collections we care for. Libraries curator Tim Pye takes a closer look at some of the most significant works.
Recipe
Traditional pancakes recipe
To mark Shrove Tuesday (or Pancake Day) on 4 March, try this delicious recipe for a good old-fashioned pancake. Simple and quick to make, this basic recipe means you can top your pancakes with whatever you like.
Article
Remarkable women in history
This International Women's Day (8 March), learn about the remarkable women in history linked to the places in our care, from the political player who helped make Charles II king, to the archaeologist who discovered a 7th-century Saxon ship burial.
Article
A beginner's guide to forest bathing
Forest bathing is a way of relaxing and slowing down the mind by immersing yourself in nature. It can help reduce blood pressure, lower stress levels and improve concentration.
In the news
Beavers reintroduced at Little Sea, Studland
On 5 March, two pairs of adult beavers were released into the wet woodland that surrounds Little Sea at Studland Bay in Dorset, under licence from the government. It was the first licence of its kind to be issued in England – all previous releases have been for releases into enclosures.
Holidays and shopping
Article
Book an Easter break
Our cottages and campsites offer unrivalled access to the coast and countryside. Book a stay this Easter and spend time reconnecting with nature, friends and family.
Find a page-turner
As we mark World Book Day on 6 March, browse the selection of great reads inspired by heritage and nature in our online shop. From cookbooks and gardening books to guidebooks and children’s books, there's something for everyone.
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.