National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days. What’s more, every time you experience a National…
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The National Trust has confirmed a bumper harvest at many of its gardens, with fruit and vegetable crops also ripening and ready for harvest weeks earlier than usual. Despite the UK experiencing the hottest summer on record with drought conditions recorded in many places, gardeners are reporting an…
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September marks 135 years since Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime was born. Inspiring millions with her beloved mysteries and iconic characters, her books and her legacy continues to inspire today. To celebrate, there's lots taking place at Greenway, her former holiday home, now cared for by the…
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Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming mugs of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from guided walks and talks to Heritage Open Days, and craft workshops to exciting…
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Families are invited to Arlington Court this summer for a free family fun day celebrating the launch of a brand-new outdoor experience area, a welcoming space designed for learning, creativity, and connection with nature. Taking place on Wednesday 27 August from 10am to 4pm, the event offers a…
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This summer, the National Trust’s Saltram in Plymouth is celebrating 30 years since the release of Ang Lee’s Sense and Sensibility, inviting visitors to step into the setting of one of the most beloved period dramas of all time. The 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel – starring Kate…
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A unique 600-year-old book once used by Buckland Abbey’s monks will be returning to the abbey this summer for the first time in nearly five centuries. The book, on loan from the British Library, records the daily customs of the Buckland monks and even some of the music they performed at the abbey…
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Discover a world of adventure and play at 18 National Trust places across the South West From giant straw castles, bug nature zones, circus skill areas, lawn games and even a laundry labyrinth No need to pre-book Under 5s go FREE Summer of Play activities included within standard…
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Saltram’s historic 18th-century Great Terrace carriage ride is now open for summer. Once offering dramatic arrivals by boat and carriage, the terrace would have revealed sweeping vistas over the Plym estuary to Dartmoor Wander through ancient woodland alive with blossom, birdsong, wildflowers, and…
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The National Trust are celebrating 100 years of style at Coleton Fishacre, an Arts and Crafts house filled with Art Deco interiors, near Brixham. Sitting within a sub-tropical coastal garden, it makes the most of the breathtaking sea views from the South Devon coast, and it’s not hard to see why it…
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