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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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The history of daffodils
Explore the history behind the daffodil, including how it came to be one of the UK's favourite flowers, where it came from and how to classify its many varieties.
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Great women gardeners
Learn about pioneering women gardeners from Edith, Lady Londonderry’s rare plants and symbolism, to Kitty Lloyd Jones, one of the first women to train as a professional horticulturalist.
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What is a Dovecote?
Dovecotes were built by wealthy and aristocratic families from the Norman period onwards and doves were kept for both food, feathers and as status symbols.
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Spring scenes in our collections
Spring's promise of new beginnings has been an inspiration to artists and designers for centuries. Discover spring through some of its most evocative depictions in the collections and objects we care for.
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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How to spot different types of blossom
Blossom is popping up all over the place, but do you know your damson from your blackthorn? Find out how to spot different types of blossom in your local area with our blossom-spotting guide.
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Our guide to identifying birdsong
There are more than 600 known bird species in the UK and their calls are an important clue when bird spotting. Listen to our selection of distinctive birdsongs to get you started.
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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.
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Wild flowers in Britain
Explore the stories behind some famous British wild flowers and how wildflower meadows support important species, from butterflies to bees.
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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Easter cookies
Create the perfect cookie that's chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Just make sure to make plenty, as everyone will want an extra one (or two).
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Hot cross bun bread and butter pudding
Try this interesting twist on the traditional pudding, ideal for using up days-old hot cross buns that have slightly dried.
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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 spring
Make the most of your garden or growing space this spring with tips and advice from our gardeners. Find out about pruning shrubs, preparing flower borders, planting early vegetables and choosing the best blossom trees.
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How to make your own compost
Follow these simple steps to make your own nutrient-packed compost at home. Learn about the qualities of good compost and find out top tips, including how to turn your heap and build your compost beds.
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Grow your own mini garden
Add a touch of colour to your windowsill and create a small haven for pollinators to thrive. Follow our easy step-by-step guide on how to grow your own mini garden.
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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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How to make an origami blossom
Try our step-by-step blossom origami tutorial in this easy spring-inspired craft. Make flowers in different sizes and colours to decorate your home or give to friends and family.
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How to make naturally dyed Easter eggs
Create some vibrant Easter eggs from natural ingredients by following this step-by-step guide and video tutorial. Use them in your Easter egg hunt or as handmade Easter decorations.
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How to build a bee box
Bee populations have been dwindling in recent years, and building homes is just one way of encouraging them to stick around. Follow these steps to build your own nesting box to attract bees to your garden.
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 discover 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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Top film locations at the National Trust
Many of the places in our care have been locations for films and TV dramas. Hear from two of our filming and location managers as they discuss the most popular filming locations and share their best stories from behind the scenes.
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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.