Devon

The archaeologists who help look after and discover the stories of the places we care for have a real knack for solving mysteries. Here Nancy Grace turns detective to uncover the local people who helped remodel the magnificent Italian-style house at Kingston Lacy in the 1800s.

When nature and wildlife can move freely between habitats, they flourish. Without this freedom, they suffer. Our coastal ambition is to join up the coastline, working with partners to make a link around the coast so wildlife can prosper and people can access it.

Behind the scenes, teams of specialists work to discover the past of the places we care for. A mix of fascinating research and special technology helped show what happened to 1300 trees once planted at Lodge Park.

Planning a picnic? From woodland walks, castle grounds or seaside spots there are plenty of places to spread out a picnic blanket and drink in the views around Devon and Exmoor.

There's plenty of summer colour to be found in a garden near you. Here's a list of some of our favourites.

There are plenty of places to see Devon and Exmoor's summer wildlife start to bloom. We've pulled together a list of great spots.

Blackberries can be spotted throughout the South West in autumn. Here's a few ideas of walks to get you started.

Wondering what to do with the kids? There's plenty to do in Devon - from running free in parkland to climbing trees.

Looking for some inspiration for your next walk? Here's the 10 most popular National Trust walks in the South West at the moment.