Volunteer picking vegetables from kitchen garden at Ham House, London — Volunteers working in the Kitchen Garden at Ham House and Garden, London | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Food

Find out why we champion sustainable, local and seasonal food, and try some National Trust recipes at home.

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Here are some favourites from our chefs and local experts.

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Berry tart packed with the taste of summer fruits

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Berry tart

This delicious tart is packed with the taste of summer, whatever time of the year it is.

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Goat's cheese tabbouleh salad

A modern twist on the classic mezze salad, packed with fresh mint, topped with sweet pomegranate and creamy goat’s cheese.

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Pork and chicken picnic pie

Try our light summer take on the traditional hand-raised pie, perfect for any outdoor feast, from garden BBQs to picnics in the wild.

A shallow white bowl with a fork, full of tagliatelle with a creamy vegetable sauce including mange tout and sliced red onion

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Vegetable tagliatelle Alfredo

This simple and creamy pasta dish is packed full of vegetables and is perfect for busy nights when you want comfort and indulgence.

An arrangement of autumn fruits and vegetables on a rustic bench outside Low Sizergh Barn farm shop, Lake District

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History of seasonal food

Learn about the origins of fruit and vegetables grown in the UK, from ancient potatoes in Peru to the Victorian 'rhubarb triangle' in Yorkshire.

An ornate teapot set on a low table with a plate of scones behind

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Tea first arrived in Britain in the mid-17th century, when it was so expensive that only the incredibly wealthy could afford it. Find out the connections that the places in our care have to this simple brew.

Gardener picking fennel from the vegetable garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool

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Guide to seasonal food

Grow your own fruit and vegetables and help the environment by reducing food miles. Find out what to harvest, plant and buy each month with our handy guide to seasonal food.

The Community Allotments at Minnowburn, County Down, Northern Ireland

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Growing tips for allotments

Discover top tips on getting the most from your allotment or patch, and find out why growing your own fruit and vegetables is good for you in more ways than one.

A man sitting at a picnic bench with a takeaway cup and hills behind

Places to eat

Discover some of the best cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms located at National Trust places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

An elderly couple explore the walled garden at Felbrigg, with one of the visitors in a mobility vehicle. To the left are garden beds full of vegetables and on the right are garden borders full of flowers.

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Top kitchen gardens

Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens from around the UK are rich in history. Some of their produce is even served in our cafés.