Heritage

Your visits help us to preserve and protect the heritage at our places and spaces - for everyone, for ever

Textile Conservation Intern working on state bed at Blickling Hall

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View of Barmouth town and harbour at Dinas Oleu

Dinas Oleu: Visual tour of special landscape 

To mark the 125th anniversary of the first landscape to come into our care we’re giving you the chance to experience the beauty of Dinas Oleu in North Wales from your own home. We've taken a series of springtime photographs of this magnificent hillside, overlooking the golden sands of the Llŷn Peninsula. This special place was gifted to the nation by philanthropist Fanny Talbot in March 1895.

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The Cerne Abbas chalk giant after being re-chalked in September 2019

Dating the Cerne Abbas Giant 

Britain's naughtiest giant certainly scrubs up well after a two-week clean-up operation but dating him is still a challenge. Discover how we're unlocking the secrets of the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset.

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Conservation in action during the winter clean

Help protect the buildings and collections in our care 

As a charity, we rely on donations. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis. Donate now to support our remaining staff who are continuing to monitor environmental conditions to protect the buildings and collections in our care from deterioration or damage.

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Protecting the nation's heritage
Conservators stitching tapestry

The Textile Conservation Studio 

The Textile Conservation Studio, based in Norfolk is a specialist conservation treatment facility. The National Specialist Textile Conservation Adviser is based at the Studio, working with Maria Jordan our Studio Manager and a team of twelve professionally trained and accredited conservators.

Member of staff checking the records at the Plant Conservation Centre

Plant Conservation Centre 

Hidden in Devon is a secret garden, dedicated to protecting and cultivating the rare and historically significant plants in our care.

The interior of the new Conservation Studio at Knole

The Knole Conservation Studio 

Peek into the store of our conservation studio to spot priceless treasures waiting to be conserved. From Wednesday to Saturday, join our conservators in the studio itself and get hands on at the interactive displays. Find out more and plan your visit…

Archaeology dig

Archaeology at the National Trust 

We care for many rich and diverse archaeological sites, from prehistoric monuments to twentieth-century military installations. Our archaeologists work to care for these places so that everyone can enjoy them.

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The Spanish Room ceiling at Kingston Lacy

Explore our art and collections 

Be inspired by the world-renowned art and collections, exhibitions and more at the many historic places that we look after.

Unearth our treasures
Scafell Pike and Wastwater in Winter with snow

Monuments to Freedom appeal 

Your help is needed to protect our great monuments to freedom. We must raise urgent funds for three very special memorial landscapes undergoing major restoration work in the coming months. The Lakes' 14 war memorial summits, Runnymede where Magna Carta was sealed and Wellington Monument all need our support.

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While we're passionate about open spaces and historic places, we're working hard in other areas too. With your help, we're caring for the environment, food and farming, green energy and transport, and heritage.

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