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Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.
Find out why we champion sustainable, local and seasonal food, and try some National Trust recipes at home.
We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Here are some favourites from our chefs and local experts.
This delicious tart is packed with the taste of summer, whatever time of the year it is.
A modern twist on the classic mezze salad, packed with fresh mint, topped with sweet pomegranate and creamy goat’s cheese.
Try our light summer take on the traditional hand-raised pie, perfect for any outdoor feast, from garden BBQs to picnics in the wild.
This simple and creamy pasta dish is packed full of vegetables and is perfect for busy nights when you want comfort and indulgence.
Learn about the origins of fruit and vegetables grown in the UK, from ancient potatoes in Peru to the Victorian 'rhubarb triangle' in Yorkshire.
Tea first arrived in Britain in the mid-17th century, when it was so expensive that only the incredibly wealthy could afford it. Find out the connections that the places in our care have to this simple brew.
Grow your own fruit and vegetables and help the environment by reducing food miles. Find out what to harvest, plant and buy each month with our handy guide to seasonal food.
Discover top tips on getting the most from your allotment or patch, and find out why growing your own fruit and vegetables is good for you in more ways than one.
Discover some of the best cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms located at National Trust places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Visit our pick of the best kitchen gardens around the UK. Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens are rich in history, and some of their produce is still served in our cafés.
Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.