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Five men marooned

A team of National Trust wildlife experts, stranded on a remote island off the Northumberland coast for two weeks, have been reduced to eating seaweed to eke out their dwindling supplies.

Stranded on the Farne Islands

Cumbria flooding

Following the unprecedented weather that has been hitting the Lake District, reports are coming in that many of our places and spaces have been dramatically hit by the flooding. The latest news from the region and information on how to donate to our Lake District appeal is now available.

The back garden of Wordsworth House after the flood

Great gift ideas

Stuck for gift ideas? Our online shop has a varied selection of mugs, scarves, hip flasks and jigsaws to inspire you, as well as a lovely selection of notecards and the best selling Christmas Voices CD.

Great gift ideas

Dramatic footage of the Lake District floods

Dramatic footage of the Lake District floods

Plan your visit

Folding map of the Lake District

Visiting us is time well spent

Virtual gifts

Red squirrel

Are you looking for an original but meaningful present? Look no further! Red Squirrels are in decline and you can help protect their habitat by purchasing a virtual gift.

Artist Glyn Macey

Ullswater by Glyn Macey

Artist Glyn Macey has generously offered to paint some of the most beautiful and spectacular National Trust landscapes and then sell them in aid of the National Trust.

Me and my tree

Oak tree

We look after many trees, some of which have stood for centuries. Staff from across the East of England have picked their favourite tree as part of National Tree Week and reveal why it holds a special place in their heart.

Latest news

The National Trust Credit Card The National Trust Wine Club. Buy 12, get 12 free, in Association with Laithwaites
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Shop with us this Christmas NT Prints 10% Christmas discount

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