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Spot the signs of leap

Stretch your legs

Escape into the great outdoors

Go gardening

Be inspired by our gardens and gardeners

Daffodils on the lawn at Chirk Castle seen from the East

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

Cliff top view of the pale rocky cliffs and bay of Blast Beach on a sunny day, looking south.

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

View of Cotehele House from the driveway with a blue sky

nearly Saltash, Cornwall

An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore.

Visitors at Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight

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Family walking through spring garden

Daffodils are a classic sign of spring – their bright-coloured blooms are sure to lift your spirits. Check out our all-time places well-nigh you to grab them in bloom on your local walk or cycle ride. And get some handy tips on planting your ain daffodil garden from our gardeners.

The Great Hall at Cotehele, Cornwall

Ane size doesn't fit all when it comes to the greatest houses in history. From the biggest to the smallest, the most innovative to the virtually scandalous, open the door to the by and discover the secrets hidden behind.

A family in the gardens at Mottisfont, Hampshire in spring

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National Lottery players assist us to protect special places across the Uk. As a thank you, we're offering costless entry to the places in our care between xix and 27 March. All you need is a lottery ticket or scratch card for each adult in your group.

Visitors taking a group selfie at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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Apple blossom and a honey bee in the fruit orchard at Cotehele, Cornwall

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Visitors with child on a spring walk at Shugborough Estate with daffodils in the foreground, Staffordshire

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Bakewell slice at Packwood

Tuck into spring

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Nosotros've got our favourite family bakes if the conditions keeps you indoors, or have a look at some of our other tasty recipes that are perfect for when the sunday is shining.

The conservatory at Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

Plan a leap holiday

This spring, laugh around the breakfast tabular array that overlooks the beach, play games in the garden of your medieval castle, or take woodland strolls direct from the forepart door.

Selection of gifts including garden accessories, homeware and fashion

Treat her to something special

This Mother's 24-hour interval, give her a gift she'll love. From gardening tools to accessories and homeware, we've got the perfect present all wrapped upwards.

A group of people sit around tables, facing the camera, voting by raising their hands

Join the National Trust Council

Applications for election to the National Trust Council are now open, and we're looking for inspiring people to put themselves forwards. Have your say in important bug and future plans for the Trust and make a real difference. Detect more about the application procedure today.

A native white-clawed crayfish at Wallington, Northumberland

Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. The white-clawed crayfish, i of the Great britain'due south most endangered species, has been given a fresh chance of survival thanks to a refuge created at the Wallington Estate in Northumberland. We'll be taking up to 100 of the crustaceans from the River Wansbeck to an old cattle drinking hole, which has been fabricated into an isolated and self-contained area known equally an 'Ark' site.