With more than 500 historic houses, gardens and parks in the UK, the National Trust has been maintaining and displaying places of natural beauty for 128 years.
Spread across a number of sites in Norfolk, the trust is hosting a range of activities and adventures to enjoy with the family this spring and summer.
We've rounded up some of the best events and attractions to visit in 2023.
1. Bee for Blickling
Where: Blickling Estate, Blickling, NR11 6NF
Nestled in the north Norfolk countryside, Blickling Hall and Estate is hosting the Bee for Blickling exhibition which celebrates spring flowers and the importance of bees.
The nine-week-long exhibition aims to shine a light on items in the collection that depict beautiful spring flowers which would not exist without the help of bees.
There will also be displays of stunning ceramics and textiles and a "sensory experience" in the Long Gallery.
There are two optional trails for children to explore, including a spot the bee challenge.
The exhibition runs from April 1 to June 4, every day between midday and 4pm.
2. Meet the Ranger
Where: Morston Quay, Quay Lane, NR25 7BH
As a part of Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Morston is home to salt marshes and seal colonies which can be enjoyed year-round.
This spring and summer, the National Trust is offering visitors the chance to speak to one of the rangers who looks after the beautiful stretch of coast and learn about how they work to conserve the landscape.
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Morston's muddy creeks provide a haven for wildlife including brent geese, little egrets, spoonbills, marsh harriers and more.
Meet the Ranger events will run at Morston from mid-May to late August.
3. National Mills Weekend
Where: Horsey Windpump, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4EF
Head to Horsey Windpump on May 13 and 14 to celebrate National Mills Weekend, where you can discover all there is to know about the history of the windpump and how it works.
Climb the stairs and look out at the views across the Broads, take a peek inside Arthur Dove's cabin, and just like Blickling, Horsey Windpump will be celebrating World Bee Day at its wildlife garden in May.
The windpump will be open daily between 10am and 4pm throughout the May half-term holiday.
4. I Spy Felbrigg
Where: Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, NR11 8PP
As you explore Felbrigg Hall this May half term, pick up an I Spy Felbrigg booklet and try and find the objects pictured in each room.
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Older children can take part in the Art Detectives Trail where they will look for six panels throughout the house that offer a closer look at some of the paintings on display.
If you’re planning to take a walk in the parkland, pick up one of their tracker packs from the front desk to discover more about the wildlife and nature you might encounter.
5. Rhododendron collection
Where: Sheringham Park, Wood Farm, Sheringham NR26 8TL
The Wild Garden at Sheringham Park is home to more than 80 species of rhododendron and azalea, with the peak of the colourful display from mid-May to early June.
Two viewing platforms provide ideal vantage points from which to look down on a carpet of colour to rival the tulip field in the Netherlands.
If you extend your walk into the parkland, you will be rewarded with a display of buttercups and cowslips in late spring.
For a quieter walk during this peak time of the year, visit early in the morning or later in the day – the park is open between dawn and dusk.
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