What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.
Here is what’s happening near you this Spring, please check property website for opening days and times:
Arlington
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Easter Adventures at Arlington Court
28 March-19 April. 10am-4pm
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure on an Easter trail at Arlington Court.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Guided wider estate walks - Active Hike
21 April & 19 May. 10am-1pm
The active hikes are around 5+ miles, taking in ancient woodland, river, parkland and more, this walk will challenge you with steep climbs but will also reward you with great views and beautiful scenery.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Outdoor History Tour
6 April, 4 & 25 May. 11.30am-12 noon & 1.30-2pm
Join one of our expert volunteers for a walk around the grounds and gardens, learning about the history of the estate as you go. Discover all about the old manor, the medieval village and the family history of this historic estate.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Guided Wider Estate Walk: Spring symbolism, Easter and Ostara
4, 7 & 19 April. 11am-12.30pm
Join one of our knowledgeable walk leaders for a walk across the estate (approx 3 miles) exploring life on the estate as winter fades and spring energy returns..
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Guided wider estate walks - Hedgerow flowers
2, 5 & 17 May. 11am-12.30pm
Join in on a guided walk and learn how to tell your cow parsley from your hogweed, and why you don't want to mistake hemlock water-dropwart for celery.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Buckland Abbey
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Seafaring Easter Egg Hunt at Buckland Abbey
28 March-19 April. 10am-4pm
Set sail for Buckland Abbey this Easter and join us for an Easter Egg hunt around the Buckland Seas. Don't forget to watch out for sea monsters on your journey.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Historic Cooking
9 & 12 April, 28 & 30 May. 11am-1.30pm
Join our historical cooking team as they explore the seasons and festivals of the year in Buckland Abbey's kitchen.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
It's All About Status: A Costume Exhibition
1 April – 29 June. 11am-4.30pm
We'll be showing off the talents of our skilled Costume volunteers through exploring the clothing worn by Tudor society.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Castle Drogo
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Easter egg hunt at Castle Drogo
27 March-19 April. 10am-5pm
The Teign Gorge is full of wildlife from tiny dormice to our iconic Dartmoor ponies. This Easter, discover 10 activities around the gardens all about the animals of the Teign valley.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Behind the scenes tour to the roof of Castle Drogo
1, 24 & 29 April, 8 May. Times vary, see website for details.
Join this behind the scenes tour to visit the south roof of Castle Drogo. Discover more about the castle's design, its story and its place in the Dartmoor landscape.
Price: £5pp. Booking not required.
Stored secrets exhibition
1 April – 1 November. 10.30am-4.30pm
Are you brave enough to learn about our killer collection? How about trying some late-Victorian exercise equipment? You might be surprised to find out what we have stored here at Castle Drogo...
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Hydro Open Day
19 April & 17 May. 11am-3pm
The hydro turbine building on the River Teign will be open for you to look inside. The knowledgeable guide will be able to tell you about the history of this building along with how it was restored and how it works.
Price: Free event. Booking not required.
Coleton Fishacre
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Easter egg hunt at Coleton Fishacre
21 March-19 April. 10.30am-4.30pm
Explore the garden at Coleton Fishacre as it wakes up from the winter sleep, ticking off the activities and discovering fun facts along the way.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Little Acorns at Coleton Fishacre
Every Wednesday (term-time only). 9.30-11.30am
Little Acorn sessions are suitable for children under 5 years old. Welly walks, activities and admission are all free. As these walks take place before opening hours, please meet at the Café.
Price: Free event. Booking not required.
Nature explorers: Getting to know Barn Owls
27 May. 1.30-3.30pm
From learning about Barn Owl habitats and conservation, to how the extreme weather and climate change can affect them and getting a look into the feeding habits with pellet analysis, join them, for a fascinating talk on all things Barn Owl.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Monthly guided walks by the coast
First Friday of the month. (April-December). 10.30am-1pm
Join the volunteer walking team on a free guided walk every month.
Price: Free event. Booking not required.
Festival of Blossom at Coleton Fishacre
1-30 April. 10.30am-4.30pm
Wander the garden and spot all the different types of blossom in bloom at Coleton Fishacre. Try your hand at writing a blossom haiku or tanka poem with the blossom poetry cards.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Guided mindulness walk
13 & 29 April. 2-2.30pm
Embrace the arrival of spring blossom with a guided mindfulness walk in the garden at Coleton Fishacre.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Greenway
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Easter egg hunt at Greenway
27 March-19 April. 10.30am-4.30pm
Buzz your way around the activities and soak up the blossom this Easter, discovering fascinating facts and more.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Festival of Blossom at Greenway
1-30 April. 10.30am-4pm
From magnolias blooming overhead to an abundance of fruit trees and wild hedgerow flowers, the arrival of spring blossom is one of Greenway garden's highlights.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
'Voices of the garden' immersive audio trail at Greenway
1 April-1 November. 10.30am-4.30pm
Step back in time on an exciting new trail, 'Voices of the garden' as, HistoryScapes, an immersive audio app, brings Greenway’s garden to life.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Killerton
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Easter Adventures at Killerton
27 March-19 April. 10am-5pm
Follow the interactive play trail through the grounds and gardens to 'find' Killerton’s Rangers and discover how they make a home for creatures across the estate.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
History off the Hanger-fashion exhibition
1 April- 1 November. 11am-4pm
The exhibition will also reflect the way that fashion histories have been told and includes examples of books and hand-coloured engravings dating from 1882 onwards.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Wander in the Woods-Guided Ranger Walk
15 April. 2-3pm
Join Area Ranger, Steve, for a guided walk around the purple walking route in Ashclyst Forest, talking about recent management in the area and upcoming management. Uneven ground in places, sturdy shoes recommended.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Woodland Flora of Ashclyst Forest-Guided Ranger Walk
9 May. 10am-12noon
Join Area Ranger, Steve, for a guided walk around the red walking route in Ashclyst Forest, talking about recent butterfly management and woodland flora. Uneven ground in places, mixture of surfaced and unsurfaced paths, moderate hills, sturdy shoes recommended.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Blossom Mile
1 April – 31 May. 10am-5pm
Wander through the emerging magnolias and cheerful cherry blossom in the formal garden and chapel grounds.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Tractor Trailer Tours
10 & 17 April. 11am-12noon & 2-3pm
Join National Trust Ranger, Steve, and farmer, Amelia, on a tractor trailer tour of the Killerton Estate. Board the trailer in front of the house before taking in the sights of 1000 acres of registered parkland, farmland, woodland, meadows, and floodplains.
Price: £8.50pp. Booking required.
Killerton's History: Clyston Mill
6 & 8-10 May. 1-4pm
Step back in time to discover how the mill harnessed the power of water to grind the farmer’s grain. Steeped in history, explore the mill and see how the leat would have powered the watermill. The mill wheel is unable to turn at this time.
Price: £3pp (non members only). Booking not required.
Classic Car Visit
24 May. 11am-2pm
Visit Killerton and view a collection of pre-1940s Morris vehicles
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Knightshayes
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Easter At Knightshayes
28 March-19 April. 10am-4pm
As you explore the beautiful house and grounds, you'll encounter a variety of fun challenges that bring Aesop’s timeless tales to life. From the clever fox to the determined tortoise, each stop on the trail offers a chance to learn valuable lessons through play and discovery.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Festival of Blossom
1-31 May. 10am-5pm
Step into spring at Knightshayes and experience nature at its most spectacular. Follow the waymarkers to find the best blossom displays in the garden and enjoy the freshly cut flowers throughout the house.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
May Half Term at Knightshayes
22 May-1 June. 10am-4pm
Step into spring at Knightshayes. Wander the blossomfilled gardens, collect stamps at seasonal highlights and soak up the scents and colours of the season. Take home a keepsake postcard.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Lydford Gorge
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Easter egg hunt at Lydford Gorge
26 March-19 April 10am-4.30pm
Are you team Viking or team Anglo Saxon? Follow the trail around the orchard and have a go at the ten family-friendly activities to see who comes out on top.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Overbecks
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Guided Garden Tour 2026
Every Wednesday (April-October). 11am-12noon
Our gardeners will take a small group of visitors on a tour of the garden, offering their knowledge of the horticultural delights, and some of the methods used to make this garden grow.
Price: £7pp (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Craft a Hanging Bird Decoration
6 April. 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3pm
Our Crafter, Elaura will lead you through the process to make your own little bird to take home. Be inspired by all our own garden birds here which you can look out as you walk around the garden.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Miniature Garden
25 May. 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3pm
Make a miniature model of a garden with Elaura, our crafty workshop lady
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Saltram
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Easter egg hunt at Saltram
28 March-19 April. 10am-4.15pm
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Saltram on an Easter trail.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Lorna Doone Vallley
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Guided Walk: Discover the Doone Valley
3 April, 1 May & 5 June. 10am-1pm
Take part in a guided walk of the Doone Valley and discover the beauty of the Exmoor landscape.
Price: £3pp. Booking required.
Easter egg hunt at Lorna Doone
28 March-19 April. 10.30am-4pm
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Lorna Doone on an Easter trail.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Easter family fun day at Lorna Doone Valley
8 April. 11am-3pm
Join us at the Lorna Doone Valley on Wednesday 8 April to celebrate all things Spring!
Price: Free event. Booking not required.
Forest school at Lorna Doone
13 April & 25 May. 10am-12noon & 1-3pm
Join our ranger team for a day of fun and building confidence in the outdoors while learning new skills.
Price: £2pp. Booking required.
North Devon walking festival: Discover the Doone Valley
16 May. 10am-12noon
As part of the North Devon walking festival, join the walking team on a two-hour guided walk around the Doone Valley and surrounding Exmoor Landscape.
Price: £3pp. Booking required.
Lorna Doone family fun days
27 May. 11am-3pm
Enjoy a day of activities, from creative crafts to exciting nature discoveries. Try your hand at lawn games, get creative and explore the wild play area complete with climbing frames, tunnels and games.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Parke
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Guided walk at Parke
10, 24 & 30 April & 6,22 & 29 May. 10am-12noon
Join us for a gentle walk around the Parke Estate with local naturalist David Tilsley.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Sunday Social Walk - Parke
12 April. 10am-12noon
These friendly group walks are led by two of our wonderful team of Community Walk Volunteers, who will guide you across the beautiful and varied landscapes of the Parke Estate. These walks are an opportunity to get out into nature, share the wonder, and meet other like-minded people.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Wednesday Social Walk - Parke
22 April & 20 May. 10am-12noon
These friendly group walks are led by two of our wonderful team of Community Walk Volunteers, who will guide you across the beautiful and varied landscapes of the Parke Estate. These walks are an opportunity to get out into nature, share the wonder, and meet other like-minded people.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Sounds of the Landscape: a folk song journey
1 May. 10.30-11.30am
A very special May Day experience with folk musician Ellie Beare as she guides us through a reflection of the natural world, through song and poetry.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Woolacombe
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Silent disco beach cleans at Woolacombe
26 April & 31 May. 10.30am-12noon
Join our Woolacombe rangers for our monthly beach clean with an added bonus of a silent disco.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Easter egg hunt at Woolacombe
28 March-19 April. 10am-4pm
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure on the Woolacombe Dunes, on an Easter trail.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Seascape photography workshop
25 April, 4.30-4.30pm & 26 April, 10am-12.30pm
Whether you have just embarked on your photography journey or are refining your skills, gain expert tuition from local photographer Joshua Day to support your image-making, all whilst exploring the beautiful North Devon Coast.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Wembury
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Community litter pick
Last Monday of each month (April-June). 10-11am
Enjoy this beautiful landscape whilst helping us to keep this special place clean and tidy. Litter pickers, bags and bin rings will be provided.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Dragonfly explorer trail at Wembury
1 April-1 October. 10am-4pm
Can you spot all the dragonflies? Discover an exciting new trail created in partnership with local community groups at Mill Meadow.
Price: Free event. Booking not required.
Dawn chorus walk at Aymer Cove
4 May. 5-8am
Join us for a dawn chorus walk with ecologist Dr Ken Neal to learn more about the birds that live on our coastline.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
South Milton Sands
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Shoresearch Volunteer Survey at South Milton Sands
1 May. 11.30am-1.30pm
1 June. 12noon-2pm
Join the National Trust team for a Shoresearch Survey at South Milton Sands. It's a great way to explore your local coast, learn more about the wildlife found there and add to our understanding of this important habitat.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
Baggy Point
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Easter egg hunt at Baggy Point
28 March-19 April. 10am-4pm
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Baggy Point on an Easter trail.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Build a bug box workshop at Baggy Point
9 April. Times vary, see website for details.
In this fun, practical workshop, you’ll create your own bug box while learning how it provides a safe home for beetles, bees and other helpful insects that support our local environment.
Price: £5 ( up to a group of 6 people). Booking required.
Heddon Valley
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Easter egg hunt at Heddon Valley
28 March-19 April. 10am-4pm
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure in the Heddon Valley on an Easter trail.
Price: £3.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Branscombe
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Nature walk in Branscombe
8 April & 20 May. 2-3.30pm
Take part in a nature walk around the hills overlooking Branscombe, in the company of an expert on local flora.
Price: Free event. Booking required.