- A brand-new partnership for the National Trust, brings Pokémon’s world of play, creativity and imagination to the places cared for by the conservation charity
- Partnership kicks off with 14 Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Mega Evolution Trails this May Half Term, at National Trust sites across England and Wales
- Just the beginning of a summer of Pokémon fun at the National Trust, with more family experiences to come later this year
Families across England and Wales are invited to step into the great outdoors this May Half Term as the National Trust launches a brand-new partnership with Pokémon, bringing the widely loved brand to National Trust places for the first time through a series of Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails.
The partnership brings together the places the National Trust cares for and Pokémon’s spirit of play and discovery, helping more families feel welcome, confident and curious about exploring the outdoors together.
Exclusively designed for the National Trust, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails run throughout May Half Term at 14 National Trust places, combining imaginative play with gentle physical activity inspired by Mega Evolution Pokémon.
Discover Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails at the National Trust
The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail invites families into 14 National Trust gardens and parklands for a playful way to build confidence outdoors, enjoy fresh air and create shared family memories while searching for ten Mega Evolution Pokémon across ten trail points.
Each trail point features a simple physical or creative challenge inspired by different Mega Evolution Pokémon.
From showing courage and curiosity with Darkness-type Mega Gengar ex, to unleashing energy and imagination inspired by the powerful Fire‑type Mega Charizard Y ex, the trails blend imaginative play with gentle activity.
A trail sheet will help young trainers keep track of their discoveries and at the end of the trail, explorers can celebrate their achievement together with a photo opportunity at a Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail backdrop.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution May Half Term Trails, from 23 May
The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails will be running across England and Wales at the following 14 National Trust places during May Half Term:
- Attingham Park, Shropshire
- Belton House, Lincolnshire
- Blickling Estate, Norfolk
- Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire
- Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
- Kingston Lacy, Dorset
- Lanhydrock, Cornwall
- Quarry Bank, Greater Manchester
- Saltram, Devon
- Sizergh, Cumbria
- Speke Hall, Merseyside
- Tredegar House, Newport
- Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
- Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey
And from 13 June Rowallane Garden in County Down joins in with the fun.
The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails are exclusive to the National Trust
and are included with standard National Trust admission (free for NT members) and run in line with local May Half Term dates.
A summer of Pokémon play at National Trust
The May Half Term Mega Evolution Trails form part of a wider National Trust partnership with Pokémon, marking the first of several playful experiences’ families will see at National Trust places this year.
Pokémon‑themed Summer of Play activities will arrive at more National Trust places from July, offering even more ways for families to enjoy time together outdoors this summer.
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For further media information please contact:
Sally Davies, Communications Officer sally.davies@nationaltrust.org.uk
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About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.