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Sevres Wine Cooler, showing nymphs worshipping the bust of Pan, from a service made for Louis XVI, dated 1792, in the Porcelain Lobby at Upton House, Warwickshire

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Rainbow across the Victorian revival house at Tyntesfield, Somerset - exterior

Houses and buildings

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

The garden in spring at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Gardens and parks

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

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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.

Blossom is here with its bold and elegant displays brightening our gardens, streets, parks and countryside. This Blossom Week (20–27 April), join us in celebrating all things blossom, wherever you are. Share your photos using #BlossomWatch to spread the power of blossom.

A bee flying around a cluster of white cherry blossom in bloom. A pocket of pollen is visible on one of the bee's legs.

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Explore bee-friendly gardens

Find out where you can explore the most bee-friendly gardens in our care, filled with these pollinators' favourite flowers as well as beehives to call home.

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Podcast episode: Poetry and music in bloom

Celebrate the blossom season with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his band LYR as they share the creative process and stories behind their poems and songs, in our podcast episode 'Poetry and music in bloom'. You can also find more episodes from series eight of the National Trust Podcast, filled with nature and history.

White and pink blossom on a tree in spring

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How to spot different types of blossom

Blossom is popping up all over the place, but do you know your damson from your blackthorn? Find out how to spot different types of blossom in your local area with our blossom-spotting guide.

An aerial shot of the band LYR walking through a blossom-filled garden with some students

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Discover poems from Simon Armitage's book, Blossomise

Get into the spirit of the blossom season with a selection of poems from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's new book, Blossomise, alongside illustrations from the book by celebrated artist Angela Harding.

A view of the Rotunda with newly restored roof, Ickworth, Suffolk

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Top 10 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.

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in spring

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

Overhead view of an octagonal table with the figure of Silenus, a drunken follower of Bacchu, in The Library at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire

History

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

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Gardening tips

Discover our gardeners’ top tips so you can make the most of your garden, plot or window box.

Song thrush sitting on grass amongst small blue flowers at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

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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.

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NARCISSUS 'THE INCOMPARABLE DAFFODIL' by Georg Ehret, 1753. Botanical illustration situated in Gallery IV (the Botanical Gallery) at Dudmaston, Shropshire.

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Spring scenes in our collections

Spring's promise of new beginnings has been an inspiration to artists and designers for centuries. Discover spring through some of its most evocative depictions in the collections and objects we care for.

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Interior design through the ages

As fashions change over the eras, so do our homes. Explore the history of British interior design and learn about the centuries of design innovation at the places we care for.

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Top tips for butterfly spotting

Discover how to spot butterflies without scaring them away, and find out what types of plants will attract them to your garden.

TV presenter Matt Baker during the filming of Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker

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Watch Our Dream Farm

We've been searching for a tenant farmer to manage a vacant farm in Northumberland. You can follow along by tuning in to Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker – a new TV show on Channel 4. The series features seven shortlisted applicants applying for a 10-year tenancy on the Wallington estate.

Magnolia tree and daffodils on a sunny day in the Walled Garden at Nymans, West Sussex

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Trees provide vital habitats for a range of wildlife and are one of the best natural defences against climate change. This is why we're aiming to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Donate to Plant a Tree and make a difference.

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Street sign of Bloom Park Road in Fulham, London, with pink blossoming tree next to it

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Research explores lost blossom through UK place names

As part of our 2024 celebration of blossom, we're sharing new research that's revealed the significance of historic blossom in influencing the street and place names that still exist today. Find out what this means for our blossom work across the UK.