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Chirk Castle

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

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Durham Coast

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

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Cotehele

near Saltash, Cornwall

Tudor house with superb collections, garden, quay and estate

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Blooming summer gardens

Rose gardens, walled gardens and secret gardens - discover a blaze of glorious garden colour at a place near you.

Family enjoying a day out at Powis Castle, Welshpool, Mid Wales

Ten castles to visit

Wars, ghosts, royal skullduggery, bats... the castles we look after have seen them all. Here's our pick of the best must-see castles in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Shortlisted entry for the 2019 Handbook photography competition — Shortlisted entry for 2019 Handbook photo competition: Murlough Beach, N Ireland by Edna Crossett

It's the final call for entries for our photo competition to find an outstanding image to feature on our 2020 Handbook, to capture the 'places that make you feel good'. Show us how your favourite National Trust places can inspire you when you're enjoying summer days out. Closing date 1 September.

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Terry Deary and National Trust ranger Wayne Appleton on the beach at Easington — Terry Deary and National Trust ranger on the beach at Easington, Durham Coast

Discover the People's Landscapes podcast

This four-part series is presented by radio journalist and broadcaster John Sergeant. Telling the stories of four historic landscapes in our care, the series will uncover some of the lesser-known tales and explore connections between people and places throughout the ages.

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A man and two young girls splash in the water at Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire — Help us look after special coastal places like Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire

Help keep the coast alive

Building sandcastles and paddling in the sea - what if all we had left of the coast were memories? As seas rise and storms rage, our shifting shores are transformed. Each coastal mile costs £3,000 a year to maintain and we need your help to keep the coast alive for everyone.

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These are the places that make us

Whether it's the place you fell in love, somewhere to escape from the bustle of everyday life, or to get closer to nature, we all make special connections with different places. These are the places that make us who we are. For Audrey, it's Crom in Northern Ireland that has become her family's favourite place. Explore her story and others.