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Top accessible walks 

Discover the best accessible trails to explore with pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids across the places we look after. Get out in nature without having to go off the beaten track.

Visitors exploring the Green Trail at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

Special exhibitions 

Connect with nature, beauty and history at an exhibition near you. From showcasing art and collections, to exploring the connections between people and places, there's something for everyone.

A ldy wearing headphones and holding an audio guide, looks at a painting of a man with a cap with two flambouyant feathers and a large dark velvet cloak with bright silver embroidery on the hem. The man has long curly hair and a thin beard - he is Rembrandt

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 on the Bloomtown Trail in spring at Castlefield Viaduct, Greater Manchester, read a sign about the trail which pinpoints blossoming trees in and around Manchester, with colourful spring flowers in the foreground

Best natural play areas 

Whether it's splashing, climbing or running, there's nothing quite like playing outdoors. Explore the best natural play areas at the places in our care where kids can run wild.

Children balancing on a big tree trunk in the woods

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.

Things to see and do

The home of Springwatch 2026 is revealed 

The BBC's Springwatch will be broadcasting live from the Crom Estate in Co Fermanagh for the first time. Tune in from 25 May to witness the drama of spring in this rich wildlife haven.

Sunset at Crichton Tower, Crom Estate, County Fermanagh

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

A boy playing in a tree at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

Unearthing Britain's history: archaeology through the eras 

Uncover the different eras of British history through the archaeological artefacts and sites in our care. From stone circles in the Prehistoric Era to military remains of the 20th century, learn more about our ancestors and Britain's past.

Aerial view of earthworks in the landscape at Whitesheet Hill, Wiltshire

How to build a wildlife-friendly garden 

Looking for new ways to help your local wildlife? Here are some tips on how to make your garden a haven for mammals, birds and insects.

Blue tit on a bird box with a tree and leaves in the background at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

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.

Puffin emerging from nest hole, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Holidays and shopping

Holidays for garden lovers 

Spend your break in a holiday cottage near, or within, one of the gardens we look after. Many cottages have their own green spaces to relax in, with views of the coast or countryside.

The exterior to Bosveal, Cornwall

Spread a blanket 

With summer on its way, browse our new picnic accessories range. From stripey rugs to water bottles, stools and sunglasses, we’ve got lots of options to help make picnic season fun.

Picnic accessories, 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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Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.