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Discover and learn
Would you like to dig a bit deeper into history, find gardening tips or even make your own World Heritage Site? Discover more about the places we care for and pick up some new skills.
History
Learn about people and places from the past and explore remarkable works of art, architecture and gardens.
Roses in art and collections we care for
Did you know that the ancient Greeks and Romans loved to grow roses? Discover the roots and symbolism of these much-loved flowers through the objects and art in our care.
Sporting history in the collections we care for
Taking part in sports is a popular pastime all over the world. From the origins of the Olympics to the evolution of cricket, discover sports through the ages at the collections and places we look after.
History of summer solstice traditions
Learn the ancient origins, traditions and folklore of the summer solstice and discover how midsummer was celebrated in millennia past at some of the places we care for.
Who was Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown?
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was one of the UK's most celebrated landscape gardeners. Find out how this Georgian gentleman created the quintessential English landscapes that we see at many of the places in our care today.
Nature
Get closer to nature with our guides on identifying fauna, spotting wildlife in their natural habitats, enjoying the outdoors responsibly, and much more.
Top tips for butterfly spotting
Discover how to spot butterflies without scaring them away, and find out which types of plants will attract them to your garden or green space.
Looking out for dragonflies and damselflies
Dragonfly and damselfly numbers have been changing in recent years. Read more about the threats to their populations, how to spot them and the difference between them.
Seven things to spot in a summer meadow
Discover what wildlife and wildflowers you can see in meadows this summer, including butterflies, grasshoppers, moths and orchids.
Common fossils to find at the coast
Do you know your ammonites from your devil’s toenails? Discover how to identify some of the fossils commonly found around the UK coast and where you might see them.
Food
Try some of our recipes at home and find out why we champion sustainable, local and seasonal food.
Recipes
Browse a selection of recipe ideas, from cream-tea classics and family-friendly treats to meat-free dishes and seasonal delights.
Courgette, chilli and mint salad
This tasty salad balances meltingly soft courgette slices with fresh mint and a little chilli heat: perfect for a light lunch or as a delicious accompaniment.
Raspberry and white chocolate mini sponge cakes
Ideal for lunch boxes or a weekend treat, these bite-sized raspberry and white chocolate mini sponges add a fruity twist to the classic sponge.
Guide to seasonal food
Discover which vegetables and fruit to harvest, plant and buy each month with our handy guide. Growing your own fruit and vegetables reduces food miles, which helps the environment.
Gardening tips
Learn how to make the most of your garden with tips from our expert gardeners, plus make your plot more nature-friendly with ideas from the BBC's Secret Garden.
Gardening tips for summer
Find out how to get more out of your blooms this summer as our gardeners share their tips on how to garden during the warmest season.
How to make a rose arch
Learn how to make your own rose arch from former Mottisfont head gardener Jonny Bass, plus an alternative for smaller gardens.
Guide to peat-free gardening
We've committed to going peat free as an organisation, and all the plants we grow, buy and sell are potted in peat-free compost. Discover top tips for peat-free gardening in your own green space.
Growing tips for allotments
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.
Crafts
Follow our step-by-step craft guides and create something new, from eco-friendly gifts to projects that help the wildlife on your doorstep.
Make some petal art
Unleash your creativity by designing your own unique petal art. You can gather fallen petals out on your adventures and use them to create your own blossom.
Learn how to build a dry stone wall
Ever wanted to build your own dry stone wall? Find out how by following a step-by-step guide from one of our expert rangers.
How to make wildflower seed balls
Discover how to make your own wildflower seed balls to add some colour to the garden with this step-by-step guide.
Build your own World Heritage Site
Challenge yourself to build a World Heritage Site or historic place with whatever you have at home and discover the history and legends of your favourite landmark.
Virtual visit
Immerse yourself in nature, beauty and history from the comfort of your own home with virtual exhibitions, behind-the-scenes videos or our podcasts.
Podcasts
Tune into award-winning stories of history, nature and adventure linked to the places in our care with our podcasts.
Online exhibitions
Delve into our online exhibitions, where you can explore artworks and discover the history of the places and collections we look after from your seat.
Explore Holnicote Estate
Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of the diverse landscapes and habitats on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset. Roam around beaver enclosures, ancient oak woodland and saltmarshes, and learn how conservation is shaping the future of this estate.
Film and TV
Step into the spotlight and explore the real-life locations behind your favourite films and TV shows, from grand estates in period dramas to magical landscapes in fantasy worlds.
Bridgerton filming locations
Discover which places were used as filming locations for the fourth series of Netflix's lavish Regency-era drama Bridgerton.
How Cliveden inspired Disney’s Cinderella
Visit Cliveden and learn how features of the estate influenced and starred in Disney’s 2015 Cinderella movie.
On location with Downton Abbey
Learn about the places we look after that have been used as filming locations for the six seasons and three films of Downton Abbey.
