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Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Breath of fresh air

Protecting 775 miles of threatened coastline

Marloes Sands and Mere

Wildlife havens

Giving habitats and rare species a helping hand

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Bateman's

Burwash, East Sussex

Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling

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Rowallane Garden

Saintfield, County Down

Whatever the season there's always something new to see....

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Brimham Rocks

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Dramatic moorland rock formations

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Wildflower in the garden at Polesden Lacey, Surrey. — Wildflower at Polesden Lacey, Surrey.

Summer gardens near you

With vibrant displays of flowers and long, warm days to look forward to, summer is the time to make the most of nature, so why not explore the delights of some of the gardens we care for.

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The cauldron in the Warming Room at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire

Walks with literary connections

With Harry Potter fans celebrating his 20th anniversary in print, discover the many places we care for that are associated with books, films and television. From Beatrix Potter to Game of Thrones, explore the locations that feature in your favourite stories.

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Why I surf

'When you surf, you learn forever’. Enjoy some of our supporters’ stories and see why they love to surf, in our latest video. Proof that there's no age barrier when you're riding the waves...

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Seagulls over Lindisfarne Castle — Special places like Lindisfarne need special upkeep

Support our Protect Special Places appeal

We need to take urgent action to safeguard historic places like Lindisfarne Castle which needs major renovation due to the enormous damage caused by centuries of wind and rain. With your support, we can respond fast to protect iconic places like this.

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Could your photograph be the 2018 National Trust Handbook cover?

Will your photo inspire millions of National Trust members in 2018? Our photo competition is now open with the theme 'As I walked out one midsummer morning'.