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Art inspired by Fenton House in new exhibition

The South Front of Fenton House © NTPL/Matthew Antrobus

Fenton House, Hampstead, is known as the collection of collections

Work by an exciting new artist, inspired by Fenton House, is showcased in an upcoming exhibition from 4 April to 1 July 2012.

See more of London during Open Garden Squares Weekend

A view across kitchen garden to Fenton House, London © NTPL/NTPL/Jerry Harpur

The kitchen garden at Fenton House will be one of the featured gardens

We're supporting the London Parks & Gardens Trust with Open Garden Squares Weekend this summer, which allows you to enjoy communal gardens across London, many that are not usually open to the public.

HRH the Prince of Wales visits Knole

HRH the Prince of Wales and curator Emma Slocombe in the King's Room at Knole, Kent © Professional Images

Curator Emma Slocombe speaks to the Prince of Wales in the King's Room

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Prince Charles visited Knole on 30 April to find out about the repair and improvement works in the house.

Boost for Box Hill wildlife and Olympic fans

Cyclists attack the Zig Zag at Box Hill © NTPL/David Levenson

Spectators will enjoy scenes like this as cyclists attack the Zig Zag

© NTPL/David Levenson

Rare wildlife has a better chance to thrive thanks to scrub clearance at Box Hill in Surrey, and will allow more fans to watch the Olympic road races.

Box Hill Olympic road race questions and answers

Cyclist on Box Hill for the London Surrey Cycle Classic August 2011 © David Levenson

Looking forward to the Olympic road race

© David Levenson

Got a question about the Olympic road race taking place at Box Hill in Surrey? This article should have the answers.

Following in Octavia's footsteps

Octavia Hill one of the founders of the National Trust © NTPL/John Hammond

This year we're celebrating the centenary of our founder, Octavia Hill. Here are two trails created by the Kent countryside team that will be featured on Radio 4 in February.