Innsbruck: Maximilian I’s legacy

Go behind the scenes on this special tour.If you\’ve ever wondered what\’s behind that closed door this tour is for you. Join our guide as they show you the parts of Dunster Castle that are off the normal visitor route. Tours are approximately 50 minutes long and run throughout the day. Tickets are issued on a first come first served basis and can\’t be pre-booked.

This year join us for a sensory exploration of Tudor smells. Following on from last year\’s sleep project we delve further into everyday health and wellbeing from a Tudor perspective. How did the Tudors believe air and scent affected them? How did they think their body interacted with the environment around them? Find out more and discover how air and scent can keep you well in the 21st century too. Families can join in the fun with the \’You Smell!\’ trail and lots of hands on smelly activities.

New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry\’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter\’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family.

Borrow an explorer bag and see what you discoverHunt for amazing animals in the house, track down bugs and bees in the garden – and get some tips on how to turn your own backyard into a nature haven.

We\’re teaming up with the Plastic Movement for a spring beach clean across all our beaches, collecting loads of beach rubbish.We\’re starting at Duckpool, then visiting Sandymouth and Northcott Mouth. Join us for one or all of the beach cleans.

We\’re teaming up with the Plastic Movement for a spring beach clean across all our beaches, collecting loads of beach rubbish. We\’re starting at Duckpool, then Sandymouth and finishing off at Northcott Mouth. Join us for one or all of the beach cleans.

Come and see the best 25 images from Stoneywell\’s second photography competition, displayed within the beautiful surroundings of the tennis lawn.

We\’re teaming up with the Plastic Movement for a spring beach clean across all our beaches, collecting loads of beach rubbish. We\’re starting at Duckpool, then Sandymouth and finishing off at Northcott Mouth. Join us for one or all of the beach cleans.

Join WildLife Survival School for a series of Natural Craft workshops focusing on basketry and spoon carving using only hand tools.These workshops can start you at the very beginning of both these ancient art forms or help you take the next step. At the end of each session you will leave with something you have created with your own hands which is both useful and beautiful. Sign up for one or more of these fantastic workshops, no experience needed for the introductory sessions, all materials and tea, coffee and cake are provided, suitable for 18+ only.

Watch the millers mill on Thursdays and Sundays.The millers grind organic wholemeal flour. You can watch the grinding and bagging on Thursdays and Sundays (water dependent) and buy a bag to take home.

Wild garlic carpets the garden in spring, with a sprinkling of tiny flowers, and a delicate scent.We encourage you to collect a paper bag from reception and forage for the best leaves to take home. There will also be recipe cards to pick up, to give you a little inspiration for some wild garlic dishes. Look out for family pesto marking workshops too (bookable, timed sessions).

An enchanting early morning ramble that will lift the spirits.Local naturalist David Goode and our Bath Skyline ranger will walk with you through Prior Park garden at first light, through old wild flower pastures and up into Rainbow woods, listening to the rising dawn chorus all around. After the walk enjoy a lovely breakfast in our tea garden (breakfast included in the ticket price).

Take a short stroll around Kedleston\’s Pleasure Grounds and find out about some edible plants which you would normally weed out from your garden. Weeding, not exactly top of the list of favorite gardening jobs for most. But what if those pesky weeds could earn their keep alittle bit and escape the bonfire? You might just find out something you never knew or be inspired to find out what tasty treats you may having hiding in your garden at home!

A walk with our ranger Tor Stanfield, around Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve, discovering our wonderful veteran trees, what makes them so special and how we look after them.

Discover the history of Rothschild wineHave the history of the Rothschild wine brought to life in this free 20-minute talk on the Rothschilds and their wines. Talks are conducted by our expert house guides, who will take you on a journey through the history of over 15,000 bottles of historic wines in the cellars, dating back to 1898 You can also see the collection of Mouton Rothschild wine labels which have been designed by famous artists including Picasso, Dali, Jeff Koons and even Prince Charles.

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon ManorJoin one of our volunteer garden guides on a 45 minute walk to explore the history of the gardens, the Manor and the Rothschild family. This walk goes through the grounds on paved and gravel paths. Hosted daily at 11.30am (also 2pm on Wed & Fri).

A series of gentle ambles with a local expert ideal for all the family.Dave Pearce is your guide to this all-abilities series of ambles (not walks). Dave will show you introduce you to the basic of bird identification calling on his years of experience running the popular evening bird watching courses at Carding Mill Valley. Each walk has a different route with this one starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley Pavilion, taking in New Pool Hollow on the way.

Join one of our rangers for a walk around the Flatford countryside. You\’ll discover how they balance the needs of wildlife conservation with managing a landscape which inspired the artist John Constable. Each walk will reflect the changing seasons.

Discover the stories behind Quebec House and its famous occupant. Delve into the history of General James Wolfe and life in Georgian times on a half hour tour of Quebec House. Tickets are available from 11am from the Coach House. Please note tickets can\’t be booked in advance. Want to see the house at your own pace? The house will open free-flow from 1pm. Please note these tours aren\’t suitable for large groups and aren\’t offered as part of a group booking. For information on private group tours, please email chartwell.groupbooking@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Join our guide and learn more about the hidden archaeology of the 1640s house now encased within Brown\’s stunning 1750s neo classical mansion. Explore the basement of the hidden 1640\’s house.

Come and discover the fascinating history through the ages of this amazing coastal site overlooking the Seven Sisters.this tour of Belle Tout will take in the results from the Seven Sisters Archaeology Project on the ancient settlement of the area as well as the natural history on this circular walk.

Want to find out how you can \’burn a candle at both ends\’ and how the crafty chambermaid outwitted the rich merchant? Then join one of our tours, every open day at 11am and 12 noon. Places limited.

Explore Longshaw on one of our regular drop-in walks led by our team of volunteer walks leaders. Walks take place on Sundays and Wednesdays, starting and finishing at the tea-room at 11am (returning by 1.30pm).

Discover the history of Waddesdon ManorA 20 minute talk by one of our House Guides, uncovering an aspect of Waddesdon\’s extraordinary collection and history. A different topic will be covered each day, with guides discussing their areas of interest and expertise.

Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note- tours will involve several flights of stairs.

On selected dates in spring, artist in residence Jo Turner will be in the garden capturing the views of Coleton Fishacre. Jo specialises in landscapes, buildings, objects and people, mostly working in pen and ink, as well as water colours. Jo says \’I love interacting with visitors and talking about what I\’m doing and what we are looking at, the light, the colours, the mood, even the rain….\’ Materials to draw with will be available for visitors of any age who are inspired by Coleton Fishacre and Jo\’s work.

Discover the history of Rothschild wineHave the history of the Rothschild wine brought to life in this free 20-minute talk on the Rothschilds and their wines. Talks are conducted by our expert house guides, who will take you on a journey through the history of over 15,000 bottles of historic wines in the cellars, dating back to 1898 You can also see the collection of Mouton Rothschild wine labels which have been designed by famous artists including Picasso, Dali, Jeff Koons and even Prince Charles.

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.A free 20 minute talk on weekdays about the Aviary and its work, presented by a member of the Aviary team. Learn about the exotic collection of rare and endangered birds at Waddesdon and the important conservation work of this registered zoo. Restored in 2003, examine the intricate detailing of his 19th century Aviary. Join the birds up close at feeding time and meet out famous Rothschild Mynahs. Our expert aviary keepers will be on hand to answer questions.

The garden will be full of wild garlic this spring. Why not bring the family along to forage, and make a tasty treat to take homeForage for the best wild garlic leaves, before joining our events team to turn the leaves into pesto. Timed sessions during the day.

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a free 45 minute peaceful walk around the beautiful Water Garden located in the grounds of The Dairy. Public access to this garden is limited and these guided walks only take place on Wednesdays. Originally built and planted to be at its most beautiful in the spring time, the Water Garden provides visitors with a chance to see and enjoy a wealth of unusual planting, rock formations and wildlife.

Join our guide and learn more about the hidden archaeology of the 1640s house now encased within Brown\’s stunning 1750s neo classical mansion. Explore the basement of the hidden 1640\’s house.

Drop in for some self-led crafts and make a fire breathing dragon mask to help you celebrate St George\’s Day.Drop into the Loggia as you explore the Pleasure Grounds and find everything you need to make yourself a fearsome…or not so fearsome dragon mask to celebrate St George\’s Day.

Take in the stunning scenery around Coniston Water on a combined a cruise and walk. Cruise down the length of the lake and then take an energising walk from Lake Bank back to Coniston Pier (12km) or from Parkamoor to Brantwood (7.5km).

Take a peek inside one of Croome\’s eye-catchers, usually closed to the public. With fantastic panoramic views of Worcester from the top of the tower you\’ll understand why it was chosen as a viewing platform designed by James Wyatt. FREE, donations are welcome. Sensible footwear is required. Parking spaces are limited; a walks map is available from Croome\’s shop for �2.50.

What will you do before you\’re 11 and three quarters? Join in with our monthly weekend of outdoor fun to tick off more things on your list of 50 things to do before you\’re 11 and three quarters! There is a different theme each month which you can find out on the website or follow us on Facebook for updates.

Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note- tours will involve several flights of stairs.

Join us as we recreate some of Mrs Wolfe\’s eighteenth century recipes such as lemon drops, King or Queen cakes or macaroons. Tastings available.Mrs Wolfe kept plenty of recipes from cakes and bakes to even medicinal drinks and ointments. Every Sunday the kitchen gives off wonderful aromas as a volunteer brings to life these Georgian recipes for you to try. We\’ve tweaked the recipes slightly from their eighteenth century origins and introduced similar modern ingredients where possible. Please check with the volunteer for any allergy requirements.

The Daffodil Society will be returning to Coughton Court for their National Show, with hundreds of exhibits, new varieties, and experts on hand to answer questions. See the rare Throckmorton daffodils in the award-winning Throckmorton family gardens.

A new exhibition in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery showcasing diverse portraits of influential women who have made an outstanding contribution to art and culture, from Judi Dench to Amy Winehouse and J.K. Rowling.You never know who you might see in the saloon galleries at Beningbrough Hall.

Get your thinking caps on at our weekly quiz night, it\’s �1 per person to enter and the winning team takes home the kitty.

Local artist David Birtwhistle displays his best loved locations around Worcestershire and National Trust sites around the UK at The Firs. These evocative detailed paintings represent some of Edward Elgar\’s favourite views and sites of remembrance to the great man himself – featuring the Birthplace cottage, Worcester Cathedral, the Elgar Statue and of course the Malvern Hills. The paintings are displayed in the Carice room and Visitor Centre. You can also purchase prints and cards of some the paintings on display.

The 15th century was all about superstitions, from spoons to sleeping patterns to ward off wicked spirits. Come and uncover the Tudors\’ quirky traditions for yourself.

Join a history tour to hear all about Gibside and how it came to be.The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens. It was fashioned with two things in mind- spectacular views and \’wow\’ moments. Today it offers a glimpse into the past and the compelling story of heiress Eleanor Bowes, which is packed with tragedy, romance, scandal and triumph.

Join a history tour to hear all about Gibside and how it came to be.The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens. It was fashioned with two things in mind- spectacular views and \’wow\’ moments. Today it offers a glimpse into the past and the compelling story of heiress Eleanor Bowes, which is packed with tragedy, romance, scandal and triumph.

Crocuses, daffodils, snowdrops, primroses and hellebores; the flowers of Spring burst into glorious life at The Courts garden. Every visit to The Courts throughout March will be different as the flowers wake up after a long winter\’s rest. A visit to one of the most beautiful small gardens in Wiltshire will restore your spirits after the cold months.

An evocative special exhibition commemorating the end of the First World WarWhere Poppies Blow tells the story of a doomed generation, including poet Edward Thomas, author of Adelstrop, who fought to protect the fields, flowers and birds of Britain. Curated by award-winning author John Lewis-Stempel, it reveals the importance of the British countryside and sense of place as an incentive to join up, and the solace nature afforded to men in the trenches. A first set of evocative exhibits will be on display until 8 July with a second set from 16 July. Closed 9-15 July.

Visit the Discovery Centre to view our Spring Exhibition from the Worksop Society Of Artists.

Designers Peter Thwaites and Rebecca Aird have been commissioned to create a collection of modern hand-printed fabrics and wallpapers for Standen, using inspiration gathered by visitors, volunteers and staff. See their designs in our newly opened Servants\’ Wing from Saturday 9 September 2017 to Friday 27 April 2018.

Discover a generation of designers and makers who embraced innovative and diverse influences, from the natural environment to non-precious materials. This small display will highlight pieces from British and Nordic designers, that would go on to influence a new wave of jewellery production. #ModernistJewellery

Can you speak Cornish? This exhibition explores the Cornish language, it\’s history and how people in the Tintagel area would have used it. Impress your friends with a fact you learn here.

Head outside and discover all the wonderful wildlife and amazing family adventures you can have in the gardens and woodland at Quarry Bank. Families can follow the spring nature trail and immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and smells of spring. You can try your hand at some of the 50 things to do before you\’re 11 � and explore parts of Quarry Bank that you might never have been to before.

Why not join the gardeners at Greenway for a free walk and talk through the glorious woodland garden filled with spring flowers.Greenway\’s romantic woodland garden is renowned for its spring flowers – from camellias to rhododendrons, as well as swathes of spring bulbs. This walk and talk is a great way to find out all about what\’s in flower, and the history of the garden.

Billie Buzzard is soaring overhead, floating on the breeze and watching all the comings and goings of the Allan Bank woodland garden.She sees all of the wild creatures who call Allan Bank home, can you find all the creatures that Billie Buzzard can see?

There\’s plenty to keep the kids entertained, from table tennis on the terrace when the sun\’s out to board games and indoor crafts on those soggy days.

An exhibition featuring Paul Jackson, one of Britain\’s leading ceramicists. Cotehele Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting and selling the work of West Country artists and craft makers. This exhibition features Paul Jackson, one of Britain\’s leading ceramicists. We will be exhibiting a new range of his work in a show called \’Madrugada\’.

As part of the National Trust\’s Women and Power programme for 2018, we are celebrating 100 years of women getting the vote by telling two stories of women from Killerton and their roles at the heart of the fight for votes for women, on opposing sides.

Step back in time to meet the inhabitants of Dunster Castle and discover their stories on this family trail.A trail of tales takes you from the modern day to the Viking invasion. Follow the trail around the site to solve the questions and learn more about Dunster\’s gory past.

A celebration of Spring and a final flourish of the Art of Reflection exhibitionAndrew Logan\’s giant Cosmic Egg on show to mark spring re-birth at the Abbey

Enjoy the bluebells on this self guided walk through Gatton Park

Which eggs belong to which creatures? Join us for a self-led Easter Trail around the Acorn Bank estate.

Join one of our fascinating house tours led by volunteers. Tours include; Romp through the bedrooms, At home with the 6th Earl, Secrets of the Basement.

Find out how the National Trust redecorated, furnished and opened Mompesson to visitors in 1977 in our exhibition upstairs. In 1975 the National Trust inherited an empty house following the death of the last resident Denis Martineau. Over the next two years the National Trust refashioned the house as it might have been in its Georgian heyday. This involved choosing appropriate colours to paint the panelling and ornamental plasterwork and acquiring paintings, furniture and objects to fill the empty rooms.

Intrepid explorers can download the Geocaching� app from geocaching.com/play before casting themselves back to the sixteenth century with our Tudor-themed geocaches.Hidden across The Vyne estate, Tudor-themed geocaches lie waiting to be discovered. To get started, all you need is a free account with geocaching.com/play and the official Geocaching� app or a GPS. Or, if you prefer something a bit less digital, you can pick up a map at Visitor Reception. Normal admission applies.

New for the Long Gallery 2018 open season for 2018 the National Portrait Gallery\’s special exhibition will be \’Elizabeth of Bohemia – the Winter Queen\’ and will feature contemporary portraits of this fascinating woman and those connected to her.

A lovely family trail to take you from the Rhododendron Wood to Leith Hill TowerStop off along the way to spot bugs, birds, trees and flowers. Donation of �1 per trail please in the donation cairns

On this family trail, help recover and fit together jigsaw pieces of oriental tapestries hidden in nooks and crannies across the grounds. Pick up your trail sheet at visitor reception.Young explorers will love this quest through ancient grounds in search of little boxes containing jigsaw pieces. Find all the boxes, retrieve all the pieces and assemble your jigsaw to reveal a scene from one of The Vyne\’s 18th-century tapestries undergoing conservation. Suggested donation �1 per trail sheet. All proceeds from this trail go towards the conservation of The Vyne\’s tapestries.

Lost Voices explores the experiences of women whose stories were not heard, and which are often lost to us today because of their age, status or means. Installations across Quarry Bank will bring their voices to life.In 1918 women in Britain were finally given the right to vote, but only if they were over 30 and owned property. This meant that for the majority female workforce in the cotton mill at Quarry Bank, nothing changed. They didn\’t receive the vote for another 10 years.

Have a go at orienteering at Ilam Park – our permanent course is available all year round, whatever the weather. Ideal for beginners, families, dog walkers and school groups.No booking needed, just purchase the orienteering map for �1.50 from the shop at Ilam Park and off you go!

Step into the basement of Croome Court and discover characters from Croome\’s long history encapsulated within a pair of shoes. Creative practitioners from various disciplines employed their active imaginations to create a multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory installation, telling Croome\’s fascinating stories through the transformation and reinterpretation of pairs of shoes, and the 1950s shoe rack in which they are presented.

Enjoy the bluebells on this self guided walk through Limpsfield Common

Discover \’I Am Archive\’ an innovative display containing a collection of artifacts and stories which aim to share the fascinating tales of some of Croome\’s characters. The new archive room project is not about recreating the Croome archive or even providing access to all of it, as the archive is carefully looked after at The Hive in Worcester. Instead, we are seeking to create an imaginative and stimulating experience for visitors to explore what archives are all about, why Croome\’s archive is so important and to help visitors reflect on their own archive in life.

Britain\’s largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2018Britain\’s largest walled gardens opens its doors. The privately owned gardens date back to the early 18th century and were altered by Lancelot \’Capability\’ Brown, as part of his grand design at Croome.

Deer, horses and falcons are just some of the creatures you may have seen at The Vyne in 1535. See if you can spot the animals that played an important part in Tudor life.Pick up your trail from Visitor Reception and keep an eye out for animals scattered across The Vyne. Normal admission applies.

At the site visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1535, pick up your self-guided tour at Visitor Reception and uncover hidden secrets contained in The Vyne\’s surviving Tudor features.In grounds visited by exalted Tudor monarchs, you\’re invited to take a self-guided walk and discover hidden secrets contained in The Vyne\’s surviving Tudor features. Normal admission applies.

Lacock\’s wooded grounds are full of wonderful flowers over the spring months, ideal for a gentle stroll. All spring there are lots of things to spot in the grounds, see how many you can spot on our fun family trail. Keep an eye on our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/LacockNT – for more information on what\’s likely to be in bloom when you visit. As the season progresses, different flowers will make an appearance; snowdrops, winter aconites, carpets of crocuses, daffodils and wonderful clouds of fluffy white wild garlic are particular favourites.

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion.

2018 marks 100 years since some women were granted a parliamentary vote. To mark the centenary we are celebrating the women who significantly contributed to the history of Sutton Hoo. Discover about the legacy left by an Anglo-Saxon Queen… In the Exhibition Hall Treasury you will find three hand-crafted wall hangings made by Sutton Hoo\’s closest primary school Melton. The hangings depict the role the Queen may have had in orchestrating the burial in Mound One and what story she was perhaps telling through the objects she buried with her husband.

From Victoria R- The royal gifts of HughendenBenjamin Disraeli, Hughenden\’s famous resident, was Queen Victoria\’s favourite prime minister. Discover the stories behind the gifts she gave him.

Enjoy the bluebells on this self guided walk through Outwood Common

Artist in residence Antony Bridge launches a new exhibition for the National Trust\’s year of Women and Power on International Womens Day 2018. Portraits of the women that currently work and volunteer at Croome will be displayed in Croome Court alongside their stories. There will also be an opportunity for you to enter a draw to get your own portrait painted to go on display in the exhibition and for you to take home at the end.

Discover the garden in a way that appeals to all your super senses. Imagine you have the eyes of an owl and the ears of a rabbit on a sensory nature trail. Normal admission applies to the garden.Don\’t forget to get your tickets from visitor reception before heading to the garden.

Celebrate the native bluebells that cover Godolphin Woods with our trails, activities and displays.Learn all about this native wildflower during the bluebell festival at Godolphin. Stroll through the tranquil woods to admire the carpet of blue. Visit the interactive information display or join a bluebell walk and talk to gain a deeper insight into this beautiful wildflower.

Tribe is a collaborative exhibition of photography by mid-career professional artists. Their work is a narrative, addressing issues of family, history, love and loss. The artists are a group of women from all over the US.Artist\’s include- Tama Hochbaum Lori Vrba Heidi Kirkpatrick Heather Evans Smith Anne Berry KK Depaul Kirsten Hoving & Emma Powell (mother and daughter)

Spot the signs of spring around the house and garden.

Test your wildflower knowledge with this beautiful woodland trail for adults.Discover the magic of Exmoor\’s wildflowers this spring with this beautiful trail around the woodlands of Heddon Valley. Pick up your trail map from the National Trust shop.

Take a stroll surrounded by a carpet of Bluebells on Sutton Hoo\’s Pinewood Walk path. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the woods and take in the vibrant colours of our English Bluebells. Just beware of the dragons that guard this special woodland…

Join us this half term as we launch our Cosmic Spring Trail inspired by Andrew Logan\’s giant glittering egg

Test your wildflower knowledge with this beautiful woodland trail for grown ups.Discover the magic of Exmoor\’s wildflowers this spring with this beautiful trail around the woodlands of Watersmeet. Pick up your trail map from the National Trust shop.

An exhibition of over 40 paintings by Antony Bridge, Croome\’s artist in residence, is on show in the Court at Croome.This exhibition throws new light on the views which unite Croome\’s restored parkland with the dramatic background of the surrounding landscape.

After a year being cared for behind the scenes while the roof was being repaired the fashion collection is back with a bang and will be showing how women\’s fashion became politicised during the campaign for women\’s suffrage.

A visit to the house brings to life the Hoare family\’s \’golden path\’ to success and its influence on Stourhead. The showrooms and basement interactive area illuminate key parts of their story including- the role of the family bank, building a fashionable Palladian villa and the creation of one of the most important 18th century landscape gardens in the country.

Get closer to nature at Britain\’s most southerly point. The unique geology and maritime climate makes Lizard Point a perfect environment for a variety of flora and fauna. To see and learn more about the abundance of wildlife that lives here visit our Wildlife Watchpoint open daily from 10am – 4pm (weather permitting). Some of the regular highlights are wild Cornish choughs and Atlantic grey seals.