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Would you like to dig a bit deeper into history, find gardening tips or even make a bug hotel? Discover more about the places you love and pick up some new skills.
History
Learn about people and places from the past and discover remarkable works of art, architecture and gardens.
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Disability histories at the places in our care
Many of the places and collections we care for tell the stories of disabled people throughout history. Learn more about the people behind these connections.
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Advent calendar of Christmas treasures
Get into the Christmas spirit with our Advent calendar of 24 festive objects from the collections in our care. Find out what today's object is and delve into the origins of the Advent calendar.
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The history of architecture
Learn how both social and technological change have influenced architecture throughout history, and find out where to see examples of each period at the places we look after.
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What is a deer park?
Status symbol, hunting ground and a source of building materials. Discover the important roles deer parks played in aristocratic and royal society.
Nature
Read our guides to help you get closer to nature. Learn how to identify birdsong and spot bats, water voles and ancient trees, or have a go at forest bathing, rock pooling and many more activities.
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Top places to spot red squirrels
Find out about the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they're busy gathering food ahead of winter.
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Five things you never knew about holly
Holly is one of the UK's most familiar native evergreens and has decorated gardens and homes for centuries. Find out more about this versatile plant, from its pagan roots to its use in furniture.
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Ancient and notable trees
Ancient trees are links to our past, they're species-rich habitats that support countless other organisms. Discover what makes a tree ancient and how to recognise them.
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Common fossils to find at the coast
Do you know your ammonites from your devil’s toenails? Discover how to identify some of the fossils commonly found around the UK coast and where you might see them.
Food
Discover the benefits of eating seasonally and try some National Trust recipes for yourself.
Recipes
Browse a selection of National Trust recipe ideas, from classics such as cheese scones and family-friendly treats to vegetarian and vegan dishes and seasonal delights.
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Vegetarian and alcohol-free Christmas pudding
Try this simple pudding that requires no time to mature, so it can be made the same day and served fresh.
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The history of tea
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.
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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.
Gardening tips
Learn from our gardeners and make the most of your garden, plot or window box.
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Gardening tips for winter
Keep your garden or green spaces thriving with our winter gardening tips. There are plenty of jobs to keep you busy, from protecting your plants and wildlife and planting for winter colour to planning ahead for warmer days.
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Grow your own loofah kitchen sponges
Follow our month-by-month guide to growing loofah plants from seed, which you can turn into kitchen sponges as an eco-friendly alternative to the store-bought plastic versions.
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Guide to peat-free gardening
We've committed to going peat free as an organisation, and all the plants we grow, buy and sell are potted in peat-free compost. Hear from our team of gardening experts and discover top tips for peat-free gardening in your green space.
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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.
Crafts
Follow one of our many how-to guides and become an expert in something new in no time.
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Make a natural Christmas wreath
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing activity or a festive way to bring the family together, follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to make a Christmas wreath.
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How to make a leaf print tote bag
Create your own nature-inspired tote bag using leaves gathered from your local park or garden with this guide. Simply hammer leaves onto cotton fabric and they'll release their natural pigments for a simple and effective design.
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Make scented orange slice tree decorations
Learn how to make simple and sustainable Christmas decorations with orange slices and cloves. You can either adorn your own Christmas tree or give them as a gift.
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Make fat cakes for birds
Encourage birds to visit your garden or outdoor space throughout winter and early spring by making these nourishing fat cakes. They're also a great way to make use of your food scraps and yoghurt pots.
Virtual visit
Enjoy a virtual exhibition, watch a behind-the-scenes video or listen to one of our podcasts.
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National Trust Podcast: series eight
Immerse yourself in the past or explore the natural world from your armchair in series eight of the National Trust Podcast.
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Online exhibitions
Delve into our online exhibitions, where you can see artworks and explore the history of the places and collections in our care from the comfort of your own home.
Holnicote, Somerset
Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of the diverse landscapes and habitats on the Holnicote Estate. Explore beaver enclosures, ancient oak woodland, saltmarshes and more in this immersive audio experience, and learn about the vital work for nature in west Somerset.
Film and TV
Featuring in costume dramas, fantasy worlds and fairy tales, discover the films and TV shows that have been made at National Trust places.
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Explore Wolf Hall filming locations
Based on the bestselling trilogy by author Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall follows Thomas Cromwell’s rise to becoming the most powerful man in King Henry VIII’s Tudor court. Discover the places in our care that were used as filming locations for both the 2015 and 2024 series.
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Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off
Find out about ITV's new series, Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off, where celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott hosts a friendly cooking competition at some of the kitchen gardens in our care.
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Follow our conservators, curators and volunteers at work and get closer to the objects they care for in series one and two of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
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Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker
We've been searching for a tenant farmer to manage a vacant farm in Northumberland. You can follow along by tuning in to Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker – a new TV show on Channel 4. The series features seven shortlisted applicants applying for a 10-year tenancy on the Wallington estate.