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Lose yourself in late summer colours

Dunwich Heath and Beach

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Scotney Castle

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Cotehele

near Saltash, Cornwall

Tudor house with superb collections, garden, quay and estate

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Giant's Causeway

Bushmills, County Antrim

In the footsteps of giants...

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Conwy Suspension Bridge

Conwy

Elegant suspension bridge and toll-keeper's house

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Children playing with toy swords at Corfe Castle, Dorset

Wars, ghosts and royal skullduggery abound in ancient castles. Lose yourself in history as you hunt for bats among the battlements, discover secret, hidden passageways and retrace the steps of smugglers of old.

Bring history to life

Girl dressing up in the house at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Indoor adventures for rainy days

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Plan for the typical British summer with some great activities that won't be ruined by a downpour.

Best places for dog walking

In need of a little inspiration for you and your four-legged friends' next adventure? Here are some breathtaking landscapes and scenic strolls to explore this summer.

Scones with clotted cream and jam — Try homemade scones and other traditional delights

National Trust scones make Lonely Planet's 'Ultimate Eatlist'

Lonely Planet travel guides have named ‘cream tea in an English country garden’ as one of the top 500 best culinary treats around from the world, with the National Trust named as the ideal setting. Why not head over to a café near you for a reviving post-lunch pick-me-up?

Enjoy a world-famous cream tea

Final call for photo entries

There's only a few weeks left to take part in our annual photography competition, so get outdoors with your camera and capture what nature means to you. Whether it’s a barefoot beach walk, a quiet spot in your favourite garden or a woodland adventure with all the family, be inspired by some of the beautiful images we’ve had so far, before entering your own.

Family rock pooling on the beach at Birling Gap

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Samson the cat at Knightshayes, Devon — Samson pretending to be a gargoyle at Knightshayes

Meet the cats of the National Trust

With many former residents self-confessed cat lovers, famous historical houses across the UK have played home to feline friends for centuries. From a boisterous Bengal called Rubeus, who prowls Cotehele's garden, to Samson the mighty Maine Coon of Knightshayes, meet the real owners of your favourite places.

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