National Trust


National Trust – Love my outdoors

Dear [Name],

This time of year is when we can enjoy some of our greatest outdoor experiences, and is when precious family memories are made. We’re pulled together some of our plans to fire your enthusiasm to do something that really makes your day. Tweet us with what you get up to.

Volunteers on a Working Holiday at Poltesco

This month's insider tips

Our people are passionate about what they do, and their knowledge is built up from years of experience. Here’s what they’re looking forward to in the natural world over the next four weeks across the South West.

Getting ready for summer

A family walking along the footpath at Woolacombe Beach, North Devon

If you’re battling with your overgrown garden, spare a thought for the North Devon ranger team, who are strimming 100 miles of footpaths so walkers can stride out in comfort.



		Cheddar, Gromit? Recently we teamed up with Wallace and Gromit, but while we can't offer you any Wensleydale cheese, here's a lovely bit of Cheddar to enjoy on this month's featured walk.

		Exclusive events We've got some special events just for all of you who are part of Love My Outdoors. Here are the ones coming up between now and the end of August. Wildlife pyrography: Ebworth 24 Jul Kite making & kite flying: Minchinhampton & Rodborough Commons 27 Aug Bat walk: Piles Mill, Holnicote 1 Aug Tractor and trailer ride: Morte Point 8 Aug Wild camping: Holnicote Estate 13-14 Aug

		50% off events Many of our outdoor events in the South West are being offered to Love My Outdoor people for half price. Use promotional code LMO50pc when booking.

		Activity providers We work with various local outdoor activity companies and some of these are offering all of you in Love My Outdoors 10% off their activities. Just mention Love My Outdoors when you contact them to get your discount. Fancy an exhilarating tree climb? Tree Frog will help you to get up close and personal with the dizzy heights of a majestic tree. Or some water-based fitness? Based in South Devon, Singing Paddles offer canoeing opportunities for everyone, aimed at having fun, relaxing and getting fit together.

		Retail therapy Take a look at the outdoor accessories in our online shop. Whether it's a full geocaching bundle from Garmin or a picnic rug to lounge on, just pop 20LoveMyOutdoors into the promotional code box to get 20% off. This code is valid until the end of the year. Sorry, but it can't be used for gift vouchers or virtual gifts. And now you’re part of Love My Outdoors, we've teamed up with Ordnance Survey to bring you an outstanding 25% off the subscription offer for the OS getamap service, allowing you to create your own maps and routes. Visit Ordnance Survey Leisure for more.

		5 of the 50 things to try Take to the outdoors and encourage your kids to channel their inner Swallows and Amazons with some classic adventures and outdoor fun. Part of our 50 things to do before you're 11¾ these ideas will set you up to complete the rest over the summer holidays. Dam a stream at Fyne Court Build a den at Woodchester Park Go geocaching at Tyntesfield Swing on a rope swing in Leigh Woods Roll down a really big hill at Corfe Castle (maybe just the bottom bit, to be safe!)

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