East of England

Not far from Cambridge you'll find Anglesey Abbey, where the gardens boast colour throughout the year. A little further afield you'll discover Wimpole with acres of space to explore, the distinctive fenland landscape of Wicken Fen and views of one of the last working mills on the River Ouse.

From the Norfolk coastline with its abundance of wildlife to the gardens at Blickling, Felbrigg and Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk's popularity is well deserved. The landscaped parkland at Sheringham Park and the wide expanse of the Norfolk Broads is well worth a visit too.

With a landscape made famous by the artist John Constable to the royal burial ground at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk has a fascinating history. There's lots of variety to, from the coastline in the east to the picturesque wool towns in the west. And you won't want to miss Ickworth with its Italianate Garden and parkland.

Tucked away in Essex you'll find hidden gems like Blake's Wood and Danbury Common, as well as some of our more well known places like Hatfield Forest. Over the border in Bedfordshire, enjoy the view from Dunstable Downs and in Hertfordshire, Ashridge Estate is ideal for walks with the family.

Looking for ideas of what to do with the family this summer? From our top recipes to bake with the kids at home, to nature activities that can be enjoyed in our garden to yours. Why not see what takes your fancy?

Our gardens are gradually re-opening. Find out what's in bloom, as well as some fascinating facts, myths and meanings behind the flowers we grow and what to look out for in your own gardens at this time of year.

Go behind the scenes with our podcasts. Tread the boards at Shaw's Corner as part of our literary series, explore Humphry Repton's vision for Sheringham Park in our garden series and find out more about the ancient wetlands of East Anglia in our walking series.

How well do you know some of the places in our care in the East of England? Test your knowledge, challenge your friends and family, and learn something new with our weekly quiz.

Have you been thinking of growing your own vegetables? Felbrigg's Head Gardener shares their five top tips for getting started on your very own kitchen garden, and making the best possible use of your vegetable patch, whatever the size.

Missing out on enjoying a cream tea with us? Our teams have shared some of their scone recipe ideas that you can try at home. From the traditional to the quirky, which will be your favourite?

Each week we're sharing one of our popular recipes with you. This week why not put a refreshing twist on your menu with these mini pea, mint and broad bean quiches?

2020 is the 125th anniversary of the National Trust and as we celebrate this special birthday year, we’re also taking the opportunity to look back at where it all began. Here are some of the key moments in our history of caring for special places, in East Anglia.

While our houses are closed, our virtual doors are open for you to be transported to the places in our care. Take a look around Fen Cottage, one of the last surviving buildings of a once thriving hamlet, whose residents lived and worked on the fens.

We care for one of the world's largest and most significant collections of art and heritage objects, but did you know that you can explore many of them online from the comfort of your home?