South West

Ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths on Lanhydrock's estate, near Bodmin, can be explored now when you book a parking space. You can also visit the garden from Monday 1 June, when booked in advance.

An estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks, near Truro, can be explored now when you book a parking space. You can also visit the garden from Monday 1 June when booked in advance.

Gardens, parkland and Dorset countryside to explore, near Wimborne Minster.

Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, near Wareham in Dorset.

A glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland, a stone's throw from Exeter.

Lacock Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds, is a quirky country house of various architectural styles, built upon the foundations of a former nunnery.

In the 2016 BBC series 'Coastal Path', explorer Paul Rose tells the story of the South West Coast Path. At 630 miles, it's England's Longest National Trail and one of the world's best loved walks. Watch some clips and find out more about the beloved land we care for on the South West Coast Path to be virtually transported there.

While the ‘#urbanjungle’ hashtag has become ubiquitous with social media, there’s one special place in Devon that started embracing this trend over 100 years before Instagram. Overbeck’s has been home to plants from all corners of the globe since the 19th century. So, how do the garden team care for these unusual plants, and could they lend some tips to help you care for your own house plants and exotics?

Connecting with nature can bring a sense of continuity and calm. Whether it be on a walk, from your window or in your garden, here are some tips for looking out for nature.

Looking for some inspiration for your next walk? Here's the nine most popular National Trust walks in the South West at the moment. Please follow social distancing measures, and don't forget to check the property home pages before you set out for your walk, for up to date opening details and see if you need to book.

We’re doing everything we can to make space for nature in the countryside, thanks to your support. Find out about the projects that are taking place in the South West to create space for nature.

Take inspiration from one of the grand houses in the South West, and create a National Trust gingerbread house.

Honey tea bread, a recipe from Kingston Lacy, is perfect with a generous spread of butter and a steaming pot of tea.

Stephanie Couch from 'A Cornish Mum' shares her recipe for the perfect chocolate chip shortbread. These are her go to at Christmas time with a hot chocolate, but work perfectly year-round.

From Agatha Christie's holiday home, which was requisitioned by the US Coastguard, to coastal defences, several places we look after in the South West played an important role during the Second World War.

How did you sleep last night? Did you have a nice quiet room to yourself? A comfy mattress? Such luxurious solitude we take for granted. Martin Papworth, National Trust archaeologist, takes a look at our houses where we glimpse an older, more communal lifestyle.

Learn something new about Cornish mining with our top ten surprising facts.