Heritage

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

The boathouse looms through the mist at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

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An archive image of the people marching in the 1932 Kinder Scout trespass overlaid onto a modern day image of the landscape

People’s Landscapes: Explore the places that have shaped the nation 

In 2019 we’re marking the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre, a turning point in our democracy, with a year-long programme that explores the role our places have played in social change. Through events, exhibitions and podcasts, you’ll be able to explore the untold histories that hide behind our landscapes.

Places that shaped the nation
Norah Lindsay

Planting the seeds of innovation 

From wealthy socialites to horticultural pioneers, journey through the gardens of time and discover seven of history's most inspirational women gardeners.

Great women gardeners
A serpentine commode made by Thomas Chippendale for Nostell Priory in 1770 / NT 959737

Know your Chippendale 

From chairs to 'metamorphic' stairs and cabinets to dressing tables, get closer to Chippendale's acclaimed furniture and designs in this top ten of his finest works. These highlights introduce the exciting new online exhibition 'Chippendale Revealed' on our Collections website.

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…

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
Artist impression of what Seaton Delavall Hall will look like when recreated

Bring Stories to Life appeal 

Three very special places need your support in 2018. Will you help with donations to transform and revitalise Sutton Hoo, Seaton Delaval Hall and Stowe Gardens? With your support we can bring their stories to life and help visitors experience their true spirit and heritage.

Donate to our recent 2018 appeal

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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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