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Christmas events and activities

Christmas at Powis Castle, Powys
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Historic houses decked out for Christmas 

Step back in time this Christmas when you visit a historic house decorated for the festive season. Discover traditions from medieval to modern times, join in with crafting and carol singing and celebrate the season.

Visiting Father Christmas in his magical Grotto at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

Visit Father Christmas 

Plan a festive family day out and meet Father Christmas in his grotto this Christmas. You can even settle down for a storytelling session or leave a gift at a reverse grotto at some of the places in our care.

Christmas at the Blickling Estate in Norfolk
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Christmas lights and winter illuminations 

See your favourite places lit up with Christmas colour by visiting the best winter light trails and displays near you in 2024.

Two women, one holding a small child, stand by the wooden stalls and fairy lights of the Christmas market, busy with shoppers, at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Christmas markets and winter fairs 

Find perfect Christmas presents or stock up on seasonal treats and decorations at a Christmas market or winter fair.

Get out into nature

Fallow deer doe in the woods at Cannock Chase, Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
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Places to spot winter wildlife 

Whether you're spotting seal pups in Norfolk or catching a glimpse of Devon's Dartmoor ponies, there's plenty of wildlife to see in winter. Get outdoors and discover the best places for winter wildlife watching.

Two people working in a vegetable plot
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Top kitchen gardens 

Visit our pick of 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.

A family playing on a zipline in the natural play area at Erddig, Wrexham
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Top natural play areas for kids 

There's nothing quite like playing outdoors. Discover the best natural play areas where children can run wild at the places in our care.

A half-timbered, whitewashed building on a sunny day, in front of which is a courtyard with benches and seating
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Best pub walks 

We care for 39 historic and characterful pubs and inns. As well as offering locally sourced food and drink, they also have scenic walking routes nearby.

Indoor adventures

Some of the historic houses in our care close over the winter months so we can carry out vital conservation work. Please check individual place webpages for up-to-date information on opening times.

Black and white Tudor hall with autumn tree to the right
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Places with Tudor connections 

Discover the places we look after that have links to the Tudor period, from Henry VII through to Elizabeth I. These historic houses have received royal visitors, hidden Catholic priests and witnessed important events.

Children playing at a table in the Lego Room at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire
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Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days 

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

An elevated view of the decorative exterior of the house at Cragside, Northumberland
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Unique houses 

Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after and find out what makes them so special, from a tiny woodland cottage to a romantic country retreat.

Hardwick staff admire the 13th Gideon tapestry
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Special exhibitions 

Visit the exhibitions hosted at some of the places we look after. From showcasing art and collections to exploring the connections between people and places, there's lots to discover.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

Children playing at Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in winter 

Winter is the perfect time for many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities. Wrap up warm and go welly wandering, fossil hunting or stargazing.

Children playing in the garden in winter at Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
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No. 15 Go on a wintry adventure 

When it's cold or snowing, there's still plenty to discover outdoors as lots of outside activities are just as fun in the winter. Wrap up in your warmest clothes, and maybe take a hot drink with you, before setting off.

Hunting for bugs at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey
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No. 34 Discover wild animal clues 

Are you ready to take on no. 34 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ challenge? Follow these clues and you might be able to spot a wild animal sooner than you think.

A family toasting marshmallows over an open campfire at Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire
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No. 47 Cook on a campfire 

From top tips to campfire safety, find out how food cooked over an open fire can give you a tasty outdoor experience, whether you’re having toasted marshmallows or bacon and eggs.

Information about visiting

A family of four walking across the grass parkland at Knole in Kent looking for clues on a family trail activity

Places you need to pre-book 

Planning a day out at one of the houses, buildings or gardens we care for? Some places need to be booked in advance. Read on to find out which places require booking, and learn how you can join a guided tour experience.

A couple walking in front of the hall at Seaton Delaval Hall
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Visiting and booking frequently asked questions 

Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about visiting and using the booking system.

A visitor in a wheelchair along with two other visitors exploring inside the mill, with large looms visible in the background
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Enhanced facilities for disabled visitors 

Find out more about which places in our care have specialised facilities for disabled visitors.

Two visitors cycle side by side through a winding path leading through parkland on the Ickworth Estate. They're wrapped up in rain coats and the weather appears hazy.

Sustainable travel to the places in our care 

Find out how you can travel to the places in our care by train, bus, bike or on foot, helping you to save money and care for the environment.

Visitors exploring the garden at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire
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Explorer Pass 

If you're planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass for entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.

A group of young adults kicking up autumn leaves on a walk around the estate at Hardwick, Derbyshire

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