Heritage Explorer
377 historic places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland — from grand country houses and medieval castles to ancient woodland and protected coastline.
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With 377 properties spread across three nations, there's almost certainly a National Trust site within easy reach. Use our location search to find historic places near you.
Search by location →A selection of the most celebrated National Trust properties across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A dramatic ruined castle perched on a natural hill, Corfe Castle has guarded the Purbeck Hills since Norman times and offers sweeping views across the Isle of Purbeck.
One of the most picturesque medieval castles in England, Bodiam rises from its moat in near-perfect condition and draws visitors seeking a quintessentially romantic ruin.
A magnificent Jacobean mansion set amid formal gardens and parkland, Blickling Hall is associated with Anne Boleyn and houses one of the finest country house libraries in England.
The beloved family home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 40 years, Chartwell offers an intimate portrait of the wartime leader through his rooms, studio and garden.
Built for inventor and industrialist Lord Armstrong, Cragside was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectric power and sits within a vast rocky estate of woodland and lakes.
Crowning a wooded tor above the village of Dunster, this castle has been a landmark on the edge of Exmoor for over a thousand years and contains fine 17th-century interiors.
A beautiful moated manor house dating from around 1400, Brockhampton is one of the most complete surviving examples of a timber-framed manor in England.
A perfectly preserved medieval moated manor house with a history stretching back 700 years, Baddesley Clinton contains three priest's holes and a wealth of Catholic heritage.
See all 377 National Trust properties on the Land & Legacy map, alongside places cared for by the UK's other heritage organisations.
Open the map →Enter a start and end point and the route planner lists the historic places within a few miles of the road, in the order you reach them.
Plan a route →Our free weekly newsletter covers castles, manor houses, gardens and estates across Britain. A few remarkable places, chosen and checked, every week.
Read Hidden Britain →Log your visits, build a wishlist and track how much your National Trust membership saves you across the year.
Create a free account →Founded in 1895, the National Trust is one of Britain's most beloved conservation charities, protecting historic houses, gardens, coastline, farmland and nature reserves across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From iconic castles and grand country houses to working mills and ancient woodlands, the Trust cares for some of the most significant landscapes and buildings in the country.
A National Trust membership grants free access to over 500 places across three nations, making it one of the best-value ways to explore British heritage. Members also receive a handbook, seasonal magazine and the knowledge that their subscription directly funds conservation work.
The UK's historic environment is protected by five major organisations, each with a distinct territory, focus and membership offer. Understanding the differences helps you choose the right membership — or make the case for stacking a few.
The National Trust is a conservation charity that protects and opens historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, farmland, moorland, islands and nature reserves across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Founded in 1895, it is one of the largest landowners and conservation organisations in the UK.
Land & Legacy features 377 National Trust properties across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, from grand country houses and medieval castles to working mills, ancient woodland and miles of protected coastline.
National Trust membership offers free access to over 500 places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A standard individual membership pays for itself after just two or three visits to paid entry properties, making it excellent value for anyone who enjoys heritage days out regularly.
The National Trust covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while the National Trust for Scotland is a separate charity covering properties in Scotland. Each has its own membership scheme, though reciprocal arrangements allow members of either to visit many of the other's properties free of charge.
