South West

Memories are made here in the South West: classic coastline, tropical gardens, iconic monuments and the great outdoors.

Some of our favourite places

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Where to go on rainy days

Couple laughing in the rain with umberella in the air © NTPL/John Millar

With the wet weather seemingly unabated we have listed our favourite places to visit on rainy days. Find out more our about our top choices:

Things to do before you're 11¾

50 Things To Do Before You're 11 And Three Quarters

Can you tick off all 50 things before you reach 11¾?

Are you up for our 50 things to do before you're 11¾ challenge - come rain or shine? Start ticking them off your list at a special place near you. You can hunt for bugs in the woods, skim a stone across a lake, build a den or climb a tree. Discover the full list of outdoor adventures on the 50 Things website and start earning your badges.

See what we've got

Snapshot of the new collections site © National Trust

Did you know that you can now view almost 750,000 items from our collections online? From agricultural and horticultural equipment, carriages, costumes and glass to jewelry, maps, sporting equipment, textiles and wooden objects - the A-Z directory allows you to search by place, category or time period.

It's a treasure trove of information waiting to be explored.

Parking in Devon and Cornwall

Car parking © National Trust

Getting out and about in Devon and Cornwall? Find where to park by downloading our handy map showing all our coastal and countryside car parks.