
Art and collections
We care for one of the world's largest and most significant collections of art and heritage objects. Explore the highlights, our latest major exhibitions, curatorial research and more.
The National Trust’s Cultural Heritage Publishing programme publishes research-based books and magazines on the collections, properties, gardens and other cultural assets in our care, supported by the Levy Fund.
Launched in October 2022 and published twice a year, the National Trust Cultural Heritage Magazine showcases the latest curatorial findings, conservation projects and research initiatives; keeps readers up to date with relevant National Trust publications and events; and shares other insights into the houses, collections and gardens in our care.
In this issue of the Cultural Heritage Magazine (CHM), you'll find:
In this issue of the Cultural Heritage Magazine (CHM), you'll find:
This issue includes a conversation between garden designer and television presenter Arit Anderson and the National Trust's Head of Gardens and Parklands Andy Jasper; expert insights into the relationship between historic tapestries and international diplomacy; and a re-evaluation of pioneering women decorators and designers Agnes and Rhoda Garrett.
Published between 2006 and 2022, the National Trust Arts, Buildings & Collections Bulletin (ABC Bulletin) has now been replaced by the National Trust Cultural Heritage Magazine (see above). You can download the most recent issues of the ABC Bulletin below and you can request any earlier issues by emailing the ABC Bulletin team at abc@nationaltrust.org.uk.
In the latest digital issue of the ABC Bulletin, you'll find:
This issue includes new perspectives on the Cocoa Tree painting at Dyrham, an insight into the remarkable life of botanist and ceramicist George Maw, and Ancient Athenian inscriptions at three National Trust properties.
This issue includes evidence of lost decorative schemes at A La Ronde, a game-changing revelation at Chedworth Roman Villa, and a project to save Castle Drogo from the elements.
Cultural Heritage Publishing books are available from shops at many National Trust properties, the online shop and through most high-street bookshops and online retailers.
Spanning 900 years of history, this beautifully illustrated book tells the stories behind 60 remarkable buildings selected from the thousands cared for by the National Trust – including a medieval tithe barn, a Jacobean mansion, a Victorian lighthouse, a suburban semi and an atomic research facility. This title is also available in a Welsh-language edition.
Other books by Cultural Heritage Publishing:
Please note that the National Trust Historic Houses & Collections Annual, formerly published in association with Apollo magazine, was discontinued after the 2019 issue. However, you can request the most recent issues (2015–19) by emailing the Cultural Heritage Magazine team at chm@nationaltrust.org.uk.
For any other enquiries or to request a back issue of a publication, please email the Cultural Heritage Magazine team at chm@nationaltrust.org.uk
We care for one of the world's largest and most significant collections of art and heritage objects. Explore the highlights, our latest major exhibitions, curatorial research and more.
Masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, Hieronymus Bosch and El Greco can be seen in the collections at the properties in our care across the UK.
Explore a selection from more than half a million books and manuscripts in the collections we care for. Libraries Curator Tim Pye takes a closer look at some of the most significant works.
100 Paintings from the Collections of the National Trust showcases works by some of the most renowned European artists of all time, cared for by the Trust and housed in its properties.
Discover some of the places in the National Trust’s care where you’ll find rare and significant Chinese wall coverings – a staple ingredient of the British country house.
There are many intriguing objects with connections to magic, mystery or death at the places in our care. From a witch's cauldron to death masks and a boat made of bones, discover some of the most mysterious objects in their collections.
Discover highlights from the National Trust’s collection of around 75,000 ceramic objects, from an early Ming dynasty dish to an ancient Greek hydria.
Historical fashion treasures can be discovered in numerous National Trust houses.