Press releases
Read our latest press releases
Record-breaking year seals 30 years of breeding success at Blakeney Point
Rangers at the National Trust’s Blakeney National Nature Reserve in Norfolk have confirmed that this year’s grey seal pups have surpassed 3,000 for the first time.
National Trust launches its cultural programme for 2019
From the extraordinary story of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasures to the poignant memories of 1980s inhabitants at a historic workhouse, the National Trust has launched a programme of heritage events, art exhibitions and new experiences as part of its cultural offer for 2019.
Response to clauses for the proposed Environment Bill
Our response to the clauses for the proposed Environment Bill published by the Government.
Seal pup numbers increase on Farne Islands
Atlantic grey seal pup numbers on the Farne Islands have reached a record high thanks to a good supply of food and lack of predators.
National Trust withdraws legal opposition to seismic surveys at Clumber Park
The National Trust has withdrawn legal opposition to seismic surveys being carried out at Clumber Park – but will continue the fight against fracking at the site.
Year of temperature extremes results in peaks and troughs for wildlife
Fluctuating extreme temperatures ranging from an arctic -14 degrees centigrade, to a sizzling +35 have resulted in a roller-coaster year for wildlife, says the National Trust.
Rare 2000 year old figurine among finds of an archaeological dig on the Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire
An archaeological dig at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire has uncovered a Late Iron Age to Early Roman (c.100 BC – 150AD) rural settlement.
Our statement regarding investing in fossil fuels
Read our statement regarding today's Guardian article about our investments.
Our statement regarding wild boars at Stourhead
Read our statement regarding wild boars at Stourhead.
Micro moth that’s a master of camouflage found for the first time in Ireland
A camouflaged species of micro moth has been announced by the National Trust as the first of its kind to be found in Northern Ireland, likely reaching the West coast by being buffeted by strong winds across the Irish Sea.
New agreement builds on decade-long contemporary art partnership
Our commitment to bring contemporary art to National Trust places continues following the signing of a new agreement with Arts Council England.
Our statement regarding Cragside
Read our statement regarding the exhibition at Cragside.
New Kitchen Garden at Mottisfont combines inspiration from medieval past with 21st century design
This autumn, a newly created Kitchen Garden at Mottisfont in Hampshire will see food production and sustainability return to the property for the first time in more than 30 years.
National Trust 2019 Handbook photography competition - winners revealed
A photograph of a young boy bounding over rocks at Prawle Point in South Devon will star on the cover of the 2019 National Trust Handbook, and be seen by the charity’s five million members, following a competition to find new imagery for the annual guide.
Results of members' resolution about the use of barbed wire
At our AGM on Saturday 20 October, members had the opportunity to vote on a member's resolution about the use of barbed wire at National Trust properties.
National Trust response to the HS2 Phase 2b working draft environmental statement
Following the publication of further details about Phase 2b of the High Speed 2 railway, the National Trust remains concerned about the impacts of the proposed route.
‘We are Bess’ – the life of Tudor England’s Bess of Hardwick revealed through the voices of modern women
The life of one of Tudor England’s most remarkable women, Bess of Hardwick, will be seen through the eyes of modern women as a new exhibition opens at Hardwick Hall.
Globally endangered Large Blue butterfly enjoys best numbers for 80 years
A previously extinct butterfly has had its best summer on record with the south west of England recognised as having the highest numbers anywhere in the world.