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The entrance hall at Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, in Cumbria
The entrance hall at Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, in Cumbria | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Unravel layers of history and explore the stories of hidden places with behind-the-scenes videos of the houses and gardens in our care.

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Transforming Manchester’s Castlefield Viaduct into a 'garden in the sky'

Discover how a new project at the Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester, is transforming this historic piece of infrastructure into an elevated park in the sky for the benefit of visitors, wildlife and local communities.

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Explore Beatrix Potter's home, Hill Top

Join us on a behind-the-scenes video tour of Hill Top, the much-loved Cumbrian home of author Beatrix Potter, creator of the character Peter Rabbit.

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Unearth the real story of Sutton Hoo

Take an expert tour of Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon burial ground in Suffolk, and delve into the history of the haunting 255-acre site.

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Discover William Morris's home, Red House

Go on a video tour of the former home of William Morris, the Victorian designer and founder of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Contemporary artists reflecting on Seated Man in a Landscape, Belton House, Lincolnshire

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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.