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Places with famous connections 

Discover the homes of influential figures, from writers and politicians to wartime leaders whose lives helped shape modern Britain.

Visitors reading documents and exploring inside Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

Places where people helped change the world 

From the first woman MP to sit in Parliament to the rural retreat of a wartime prime minister and the Liverpool terraces that changed music for ever, discover the places in our care where people made history.

Black and white photo of the Churchills at breakfast in August 1927, at Chartwell, Kent. Photograph by Donald Ferguson, for the painting by Winston Churchill

Birdwatching walks 

Choose from our selection of walks combining coastal or countryside scenery with the chance to see native and migrant birds all year round.

A brown and white bird with orange legs walking in a marshy pool

Top coastal walks 

Explore some of the UK's most famous natural landmarks on a coastal walk. With a variety of walking trails offering clifftop views, golden sands and local wildlife, there's a walk for everyone.

A person walks along the South West Coast Path at Wheal Coates in Cornwall, with the blue sea and a sandy beach visible beneath them.

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Women’s stories from the First World War 

The stories of women’s roles are less well known than soldiers’ tales from the trenches, but they all played a vital role in the First World War.

Lady Jane Grey in her VAD nurses uniform at Stamford Military Hospital (Dunham Massey) Cheshire

Georgina Landemare's Fruit Cake 

Try the rich fruit cake recipe, crammed with juicy dried fruit, that was enjoyed by Winston Churchill, and created by one of his cooks.

A dark fruit cake is on a white cake stand, with a slice cut and placed on a plate in front, placed on a lacy tablecloth. There is colourful bunting in the backgroundfruit cake.jpg

The history of portrait photography 

Discover the history and development of portrait photography through a selection of images from the collections in our care.

A collection of photographs at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire. Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate.

Unearthing Britain's history: archaeology through the eras 

Uncover the different eras of British history through the archaeological artefacts and sites in our care. From stone circles in the Prehistoric Era to military remains of the 20th century, learn more about our ancestors and Britain's past.

Aerial view of earthworks in the landscape at Whitesheet Hill, Wiltshire

In the news

Nearly 150,000 people sign our petition for stronger wildfire action 

Following devastating wildfires this summer, the National Trust has delivered a petition signed by nearly 150,000 people to 10 Downing Street, calling for greater action to protect nature, landscapes and communities. While welcoming new Government measures to tackle wildfires and boost climate resilience, the charity says long-term action is still needed. Read more.

Four representatives from 38 degrees, National Trust and the Fire Brigades Union stand outside No. 10 Downing Street. They hold a sign that reads: 147,811 say Stop wildfires - invest in nature

Holidays and shopping

Explore Winter Holidays 

With big skies, quiet paths and a cosy cottage to retreat to, a winter holiday has a feeling all of its own. Discover cosy cottages in dramatic locations.

The exterior of Low Peak, Yorkshire

Shop autumn homeware 

Create a cosy autumn feel with warming fragrances, candlelight and nature-inspired home accessories.

A candle, reed diffuser and jug on a table
Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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