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Child listening to a device at Wembury, Devon — Wembury Beach, Devon

Recording the National Trust Podcast at Divis & The Black Mountain, Northern Ireland

Visitor listening to headphones and walking in the grounds at Knightshayes, Devon

While we're all staying home and staying safe, why not take the opportunity to catch up on our podcasts? Take 20 minutes to sit in your favourite chair, slip on your headphones, close your eyes and be transported to our houses, gardens and outdoor places.

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Silhouette of a musician against the sunrise — DAWNS will be a unique musical experience

DAWNS and the dawn chorus

In this episode we share more ideas on how to keep in tune with nature during lockdown. This time Andy Beer, author of Every Day Nature, gives us his top tips on how to grow a deeper understanding of the dawn chorus. You’ll also learn how to get involved with DAWNS, one of the Trust’s most ambitious musical mass participation events happening on the 16 May.

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Episode 77: DAWNS and the dawn chorus

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National Trust podcasts are audio programmes you can download, stream or listen to on your computer or mobile device. All our podcasts are available free of charge from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, and other audio platforms. New instalments of each series can be received by subscribers automatically.

Explore our podcast series

Codger's Fort on the estate at Wallington, Northumberland

National Trust Podcast

Listen to the latest episodes of the National Trust Podcast series. With a new episode released every two weeks, we’ll be going behind-the-scenes at the buildings, gardens and landscapes we care for.

50% renewable

We've got some fascinating stories to tell about sustainability at the places in our care. This five-part podcast series '50% renewable' explores how green energy is part of our past and future.

White Park cattle at Dinefwr Park and Castle, Carmarthenshire

Countryfile Live 2019

Listen to our special BBC Countryfile Live podcast series, recorded at the 2019 BBC Countryfile Live show at Blenheim Palace. Hear talks and debates from a host of expert speakers including Ray Mears, Simon King and Lizzie Daly.

Caryl Parry Jones and the National Trust's podcast team at Penrhyn Castle

People's Landscapes presented by John Sergeant

This four-part series is presented by radio journalist and broadcaster John Sergeant. Exploring four historic landscapes, the series will uncover some of the lesser-known connections between people and places throughout the ages.

Women and Power presented by Kirsty Wark

In this five-part series we lift the lid on our archives to uncover the seldom-told stories of maids, mill-workers, politicians and even royalty, who fought and campaigned to help shape the world we live in today.

Clare Balding recording the LGBTQ podcasts

Prejudice and Pride presented by Clare Balding

In this six-part series listen to stories of exile and tragedy, of loving relationships and scandals as we explore the lost and hidden LGBTQ histories of our places.

Bettany Hughes at Avebury for the podcast recording

Ten Places, Europe and Us presented by Bettany Hughes

Join award-winning historian Bettany Hughes in our heritage podcast series as she visits many of the places we care for and investigates their deep-rooted connections to Europe and the wider world.

National Trust Magazine Summer 2020 front cover

Listen to the summer audio edition of our members' magazine

We produce an hour-long audio version of our members' magazine. This special anniversary issue celebrates 125 years of the Trust and the members who make it possible. Each feature has been suggested or written by a National Trust member.