Food

We love sustainably produced, local and seasonal food because it's better for the special places we look after, better for the environment and tastes better too

Lemon cinnamon buns from the National Trust Winter Cookbook

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Visitors enjoying snack at the South West Outdoor Festival, Heddon Valley, Devon

What's on? 

Whether you're looking to try your hand at recipes from eras past, treat yourself to a decadent evening of cheese and wine-tasting, or simply sample the freshest seasonal produce, you're sure to find an event to satisfy the taste buds.

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Bodnant Garden, Conwy - view in winter

Bodnant Garden 

near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

A world-famous garden home to National Collections and Champion Trees

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Walking by Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 

Ripon, North Yorkshire

Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site

Partially open today
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View of Ham House from the North terrace

Ham House and Garden 

Richmond, Surrey

A unique 17th-century treasure trove

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Light and spicy with orange and star anise

Recipes round-up 

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Take a look through all of our recipes for some culinary inspiration.

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Vegetables picked in July from Dyffryn Gardens, South Glamorgan

Food for Life Served Here 

Did you know that 187 of our cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms have received the Food for Life Served Here Award? The award recognises that we serve fresh, local food that is ethically and sustainable produced. Find out more about the food we serve and the farmers and suppliers we work with.

Visitors rolling out biscuit dough in the National Trust kitchen at Attingham Park

Family-friendly bakes to try at home 

Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some of our top recipes to try with the kids. Quick, easy and delicious, these cakes, breads, biscuits and spreads will be sure to keep hands busy and tummies happy.

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The National Trust Book of Crumbles cover

Your new favourite crumble 

From tea-time classics to microwave mug crumbles, the National Trust Book of Crumbles is packed with recipes perfect for curling up with on colder days. Why not try some of the 50 (yes 50!) sweet and savoury crumble recipes this autumn?

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