With grand houses and medieval deer parks, glorious gardens, a working cotton mill and dramatic landscapes, there are plenty of places to discover across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. From the city ...

Between 21 October - 17 November, experience Kedleston Hall transformed with light installations and filled with the warm colour of marigolds and flickering diya lamps throughout the Hall. The team of ...

Please note, on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November only the downstairs of the house will be open. Last entry, until Sunday 3 November, is 3pm to the house and 4pm to the Walled Garden. Last entry, ...

The National Trust is restoring Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, a World War I memorial, following devastation from ash dieback. See ...

Listen to an ensemble of handbell ringers and enjoy a festive night out at Hardwick Hall's late night opening evening. Get in the Christmas spirit and listen to the Dronfield Handbell Ringers, don't ...

Join poet and creative writing teacher Jonathan Ward to create your own poetry and prose inspired by the winter at Blickling.

Come along and listen to St Agnes Silver Band in the barn. They will be playing a selection of tunes to spread some Christmas cheer in the beautiful surrounds of Trerice.

Willow weaver Judith Needham will lead you through the process of weaving your star. Various sizes of our gorgeous willow ...

Last entry to Dyrham Park is one hour before closing time. Between Sat 9 and Sun 17 November, certain sections of the house may be out of bounds as we prepare it for Christmas. The house will be ...

What’s that racket? It’s winter, and the usually peaceful parkland is awash with activity. Spark the Squirrel lives amongst the trees and has the run of the park to themselves. The Big House in the ...

25 November 2024 - 3 January 2025: Whisk your family away from the everyday and immerse yourself in a Nordic inspired Christmas at Hughenden, with a decorated house and family activity trail. Booking ...

*Access inside the house is by tour on weekdays in November. Second-hand bookshop closed for a month from 4 Nov for maintenance work. The whole site is closed 28-29 Nov and 24-25 Dec. When open 12-4, ...