South West

Looking towards the Rumps, along the coast path at Pentire, Cornwall — The South West Coast Path at Pentire, Cornwall

Spring Magnolia at Overbeck's — The promise of spring at Overbeck's

Daffodils framing the view of the house at Saltram, Devon

Classic coastline, tropical gardens, iconic monuments and the great outdoors

Coronavirus update

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

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A healthy, natural and beautiful environment in the South West

We’re doing everything we can to make space for nature in the countryside, thanks to your support

Creating space for nature

Getting a fix of nature from your home

The Inner Ward of Corfe Castle looking across to Poole Harbour

Sleeping through the ages

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.

A guide to caring for exotic plants

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 exotic plants?

A view of the coastline from the summit of Golden Cap, Dorset, at dawn

The power of books and the English landscape

Extraordinary books can transport us and take us beyond ourselves - and some even transport us to recognisable places from around the South West. Archaeologist Martin Papworth reflects on the beauty of the English countryside as portrayed in literature, through four of his must-reads.

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