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A glasshouse display of rows of orange, yellow and green autumn produce, including squash, gourds and pumpkins
Pumpkins, squash and gourds on display in the glasshouse at Tyntesfield | © National Trust Images/Peter Hall

Food

Find out why we champion sustainable, local and seasonal food, and try some National Trust recipes at home. 

Recipes

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Here are some favourites from our chefs and local experts.

A bowl of leek and potato soup, topped with a sage leaf and oil, with a chunk of brown bread and a spoon on the plate beside it
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Beningbrough leek and potato soup 

This leek and potato soup from Beningbrough in Yorkshire puts a modern spin on a comforting classic. Try using a drizzle of rapeseed oil flavoured with fresh sage leaves for maximum flavour.

Pumpkin, Chard, Feta and Almond Crumble
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Pumpkin, chard, feta and almond crumble 

This satisfying, pumpkin and feta crumble recipe works equally well as a hearty side or a standalone dish.

Vegan 'creem' tea with jam and vegan clotted 'creem'
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Vegan 'creem' tea 

These vegan scones and clotted 'creem' are quick to whip up for a tasty afternoon treat.

Freshly cooked cottage pie in a square dish
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Cottage pie 

Treat the family this winter to this comforting classic cottage pie. Layered with beef mince and fluffy, buttery mash, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

The history of food and drink

An arrangement of autumn fruits and vegetables on a rustic bench outside Low Sizergh Barn farm shop, Lake District
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History of seasonal food 

Learn about the origins of fruit and vegetables grown in the UK, from ancient potatoes in Peru to the Victorian 'rhubarb triangle' in Yorkshire.

An ornate teapot set on a low table with a plate of scones behind
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The history of tea 

Tea first arrived in Britain in the mid-17th century, when it was so expensive that only the incredibly wealthy could afford it. Find out the connections that the places in our care have to this simple brew.

Grow your own

Gardener picking fennel from the vegetable garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool
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Guide to seasonal food 

Grow your own fruit and vegetables and help the environment by reducing food miles. Find out what to harvest, plant and buy each month with our handy guide to seasonal food.

The Community Allotments at Minnowburn, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Growing tips for allotments 

Discover top tips on getting the most from your allotment or patch, and find out why growing your own fruit and vegetables is good for you in more ways than one.

Food at our places

A man sitting at a picnic bench with a takeaway cup and hills behind

Places to eat 

Discover some of the best cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms located at National Trust places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

An elderly couple explore the walled garden at Felbrigg, with one of the visitors in a mobility vehicle. To the left are garden beds full of vegetables and on the right are garden borders full of flowers.
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Top kitchen gardens 

Visit our pick of the best kitchen gardens around the UK. Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens are rich in history, and some of their produce is still served in our cafés.

Staff and volunteer showing plates to visitors at Knole, Kent

Start your journey of discovery

Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.