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The Pantheon in September sunshine at Stourhead, Wiltshire, England

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Dog-friendly places to visit

Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.

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Castles and forts

Immerse yourself in centuries past at one of the castles and forts in our care. Uncover the stories behind these historic buildings and learn about their previous residents.

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Houses and buildings

Historic buildings are a treasure trove of stories, art and collections. Learn more about their histories and plan your next visit.

Ideas for days out

Red squirrel on the feeder at Allan Bank, Cumbria

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Top places to spot red squirrels

Discover the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they're busy gathering food ahead of winter.

Visitors walking in the woodland at Blickling, Norfolk

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Woodland walks

From tree-lined avenues to ancient woodland, find a sense of calm among the trees with our pick of the best woodland and forest walks.

Rudyard Kipling's writing desk in the study at Bateman's, East Sussex

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Places with literary connections

Visit some of the places we look after that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.

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.

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Podcasts

Discover series and playlists from the National Trust Podcast and hear more about the houses, collections, gardens and outdoor places that we look after.

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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.

Silver model of the Mayflower ship at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

History

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

Start your journey of discovery

Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.

Things to see and do

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Autumn scenes and stories in our collections

With its bright colours, natural spectacles and abundant harvests, autumn has inspired artists for generations. From paintings and tapestries to ceramics, discover autumn through the collections in our care.

Fungi growing on the woodland floor next to a fallen tree trunk

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Facts about fungi

Fungi play a vital role in the natural world and decomposition process, helping break down organic woodland material. Learn all you need to know about these important organisms.

Gardener picking fennel from the vegetable garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool

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Guide to seasonal food

Grow your own fruit and vegetables and help the environment by reducing food miles. Find out what to harvest, plant and buy each month with our handy guide to seasonal food.

Looking down onto a table where someone is hammering leaves onto a cotton tote bag to create a pattern.

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How to make a leaf print tote bag

Create your own nature-inspired tote bag using leaves gathered from your local park or garden with this guide. Simply hammer leaves onto cotton fabric and they'll release their natural pigments for a simple and effective design.