Food & farming

We are committed to supporting sustainably produced, local and seasonal food because it is better for the special places we look after, better for the environment and tastes better too.

Join MyFarm

One of the cattle at Wimpole, taking part in the MyFarm project © Jason Ingram

One of the cattle at Wimpole, taking part in the MyFarm project

If you'd like to taste life as a farmer, without getting muddy, become a MyFarm farmer today and get involved in real decisions on a real farm. You’ll be part of a group of 10,000 online farmers working with farm manager Richard Morris to decide how it should be run. Plus gift membership is now available - perfect for Christmas.

Fine Farm Produce Awards

Winner of the Fine Farm Produce Awards holding up a winning crab

Twenty-two food and drink producers from across England and Wales are celebrating this year after winning a prestigious Fine Farm Produce Award from the National Trust.

Allotments for you

Mother and son enjoy the allotments at Anglesey Abbey.

In February 2009 we pledged to create 1,000 new allotments and growing spaces on our land by 2012 – and we’re delighted to have hit this target five months early.

Our cafes

Quiche and potatoes © NTPL

Our food policy emphasises quality, local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients, cooked to traditional recipes, with contemporary flair. You'll find it makes our many tearooms and...

Lamb, hogget & mutton recipes

Mutton Broth © Professional Images

Our selection of lamb, hogget and mutton recipes from National Trust food specialist, Brian Turner.

Cook up a storm

Mixed fruit crumble

We love food, and we've got some great recipes to prove it. We've put together some of our favourites and made some short videos taking you step by step through the process of cooking up some delicious treats.