The National Trust has announced its largest ever wildflower grassland project as part of its efforts to help save this threatened habitat and tackle the nature and climate crises. In a project which will eventually create pockets of species rich grassland across 70 miles of the north Devon…
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The National Trust at Knightshayes in Devon is excited to announce the return of daily upstairs tours of its spectacular Gothic Revival house. Running throughout June, the volunteer-led tours offer an opportunity for visitors to visit the first floor at Knightshayes for the first time since 2019…
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Following nine years of major conservation work, the National Trust’s ambitious project to save Castle Drogo, one of the country’s most iconic buildings, is complete. Castle Drogo is the last castle to have been built in Britain, between 1911 and 1931, by the renowned architect Edwin Lutyens. It was…
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Her Majesty the Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee and the National Trust will be commemorating this historic occasion in a number of ways at the places the charity cares for across the bank holiday weekend from 2nd-5th June. More than 2,000 meters of bunting will…
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As Britain marks National Meadows Day on 4 th July, the conservation charity has revealed that bumblebees and butterflies are taking advantage of the nectar rich wildflowers which have transformed the meadow at Seymour in Woolacombe. Wildflower seeds sown just before lockdown at Croyde are also…
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Snowdrops are popping up across the South West, bringing that first sign that spring isn’t a too-distant hope and will be returning soon enough. In many gardens that the National Trust care for, swathes of snowdrops can be seen; here’s a guide to the top spots perfect for exploring followed by…
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Spending just 10 minutes a day reading and sharing stories with children can make a difference to their development and wellbeing. To celebrate World Book Day (7 March 2019) many National Trust places will be holding special events for little and big bookworms alike. Between 9 th & 10 th March, 15…
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