National Trust Podcast: series seven

A beaver kit sits on the edge of a pond eating a leafy tree branch — A beaver kit eating a tree branch at the Holnicote Estate, Somerset | © Barry Edwards

Listen to series seven of the National Trust Podcast. From the communities celebrating blossom to the Anglo-Saxon ship buried at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, find stories filled with history and nature.

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Spooky nights and glowing lights

Discover the secrets of Stockbridge Down in Hampshire after nightfall. Follow Ranger Kate Martin as she searches for glow worms, one of the UK's most mysterious species, and learn why this place was the setting of some grisly behaviour.

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Dam engineers (revisited for Christmas)

Meet the youngest members of the resident beaver colony at Holnicote Estate in Somerset. Originally introduced in January 2020, these beavers are helping to prevent local flooding by creating a habitat that hasn't been seen in the UK for centuries. Join us as we welcome their new kits just in time for Christmas.

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A history of drag

Discovering drag opened up a new world of expression and performance for drag queen Misty Monique. Join Misty as she takes to the stage at Smallhythe Place in Kent and learns more about how this art form began in British theatre.

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The last voyage

When archaeologists at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk discovered an imprint of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship, it would be the most impressive medieval grave ever found in Europe. Embark on the ship's final journey and learn more about the people who took it to its resting place 1,400 years ago.

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The Cedar Children

In March 1939, a group of Jewish child refugees arrived in Waddesdon village after escaping Nazi Germany. Join presenter Diane Kenwood as she uncovers a story of survival and hope, and retraces the steps of the Cedar Children.

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A beginner's guide to geocaching

Go on a modern-day adventure at the 320-million-year-old Brimham Rocks in Yorkshire. Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs, druids and Victorian day-trippers as you explore this rugged landscape on a geocaching treasure hunt.

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A garden fit for Bridgerton

Take a tour of Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey, which once hosted parties described as the lovechild of a festival and a garden party. Hear tales from Claremont's heyday and learn about the Georgian trends that inspired Bridgerton's dramatic storylines.

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Escape to adventure island

Journey out from England's south-west coast to explore the birthplace of the Scout movement, Brownsea Island in Dorset. Spend a night under the trees and discover how history and the outdoors combine to create an unforgettable camping experience. This episode is supported by camping and outdoor specialists, Vango.

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The secret sky garden

Join us on a journey through time as we explore the rich past and promising future of Castlefield Viaduct – a Victorian railway bridge transformed into a green oasis along the Manchester skyline.

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The horse on the staircase

Revisit one of our favourite episodes from the archives. Join actor Alison Steadman as she explores the story behind Hambletonian, Rubbing Down – a painting by George Stubbs. Learn more about this controversial treasure and the events that led to a court case.

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Winging it in the city

Meet the busy birding community in Leeds City Centre. Visit the local clock tower to find peregrine falcons, discover top tips for spotting species and hear about how one woman's feathered friends helped her on a difficult journey. This episode is supported by leading wildlife specialists, CJ Wildlife.

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Cherry's lost blossoms

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of blossom. Hear the story of how a Victorian and a potato saved Japan’s lost blooms, visit an international Hanami party in London and learn about a coastal blossom community project in Plymouth. This podcast episode is supported by Blue Diamond Garden Centres.

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A child wears big black headphones and smiles at the camera in front of a dark background — A child listens to headphones at The Children's Country House at Sudbury | © National Trust Images/David Levenson

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Tillie's time tales

Stumble back in time with Tillie, who's exploring Hadrian's Wall when she accidentally goes back 2,000 years. Discover the history of the Romans who once guarded the border, learn some Latin insults and meet some ancient pets as Tillie works out how to get back home.

Time travel with Tillie

Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers

Uncover the world of UK waterways and the wildlife that call it home in our first kids’ story. Join Ranger Rae and her band of animal heroes as they rescue some kayakers who’ve got themselves into a bit of trouble.

Meet Ranger Rae

A grey seal and her white pup on a shingle beach at Blakeney Point in Norfolk — Take a virtual visit to meet the new born seal pups at Blakeney Point in Norfolk | © National Trust Images/Hanne Siebers

Discover special episodes

Special episode: Seasons by the sea

Experience life on Blakeney Point in Norfolk as it transforms throughout the year. From the mass arrival of seal pups in winter to the noisy feathered-frenzy of summer, discover how a remote stretch of shingle coastline is home to some of the UK's most unique wildlife.

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Special episode: The Children's Country House

A disco ball and portraits with speech bubbles are perhaps not what you'd expect to see when visiting a historic property, but at the UK's first Children's Country House, anything could happen. Join Curator, James Grasby, as he explores this place filled with surprises at every turn.