Numerous National Trust venues in Somerset will be offering a variety of events in the weeks ahead.
After winter maintenance and deep cleans, properties across the county are gearing up to welcome visitors for what is set to be packed with an array of events and activities.
To check individual property opening days and times, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset.
Barrington Court plans to hold storytelling sessions for children every Monday during term time from Monday, February 23 to Monday, March 30 at 10am and noon.
Admission to the event is free with normal admission charges, and no booking is required.
Booking is required for those wishing to participate in the apple grafting workshop taking place on Tuesday, February 10, from 10am to 12.30pm at Dunster Castle.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the art of apple grafting, practice the skill, and even take home their very own grafted apple tree for £45 per person.
Tuesday, February 24, presents an exclusive chance to spend the day with Dunster Castle's collections and house manager, including a bespoke tour, hands-on conservation, and a two-course lunch costing £65 per person.
No booking is required for the Nature Explorers: Winter Wildlife activity at Fyne Court, running until Saturday, February 28, from 11am to 3pm.
Families can delve into winter wildlife exploration with a Nature Explorer backpack and embark on a woodland walk featuring a sensory scavenger hunt through the grounds.
Those seeking mindful tranquillity can enjoy an art session inspired by the season at Prior Park Landscape Garden on Thursday, February 5.
The session costs £18 per person, with two time slots available at 10am to 11.30am and noon to 1.30pm.
Prior Park will also host mindfulness walks on Friday, February 6, at 8.30am and 11am for £22 per person.
Stourhead is offering behind-closed-doors tours of the house until Wednesday, March 4 on weekdays.
The tours run from 11am to 12.15pm, 12.45pm to 2pm, and 2.15pm to 3.30pm and are free with normal admission charges.
A children's mystery trail will run from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, February 22, from 9.30am to 3pm, free with normal admission charges.
Stourhead House will also have 'Winter Warmer weekends' only from February 14 to March 1, 11am to 3pm.
After a wintry stroll, visitors can warm up by the log fire in the entrance hall, where volunteers will share Stourhead's history.
Visitors to Stourhead Estate can also look forward to events such as a spring watercolour workshop on Friday, February 27, daily guided tours commencing in March, a glass decoration workshop on Saturday, March 14, and a 'forage and cook' course on Sunday, March 15.
Tyntesfield invites reading enthusiasts to its book club on Tuesday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 17.
An introduction to green woodworking course is taking place on Sunday, February 22, and a two-day course to create a rustic stool or coffee table will be held on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22.
Normal property admission fees apply for most events and activities.
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