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Rowallane Garden

Saintfield, County Down

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

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Staunton Harold Church

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior

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Horner Wood

Somerset

One of the largest and most beautiful ancient oak woods in Britain, a National nature Reserve nestled on the Holnicote estate.

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Sutton House Queered launch event February 2017

Celebrating our LGBTQ heritage

We’re opening up rooms, presenting new short films and creating fresh displays as we shine a light on the lives of those who helped shape our places. Discover exhibitions that explore same-sex relationships and the secret stories hidden within some of our paintings.

Clare Balding recording the LGBTQ podcasts

Our new LGBTQ history podcast series

Discover the hidden histories of our places as we mark 50 years since the partial de-criminalisation of homosexuality with a new six-part podcast series presented by broadcaster and author Clare Balding.

Wildflower in the garden at Polesden Lacey, Surrey.

Summer gardens near you

Take a walk round one of the many gardens in our care and enjoy the borders in full bloom.

National Trust Surf Ambassador catching some waves

Top surf spots

If you'd rather head to the coast and catch some waves, then check out our top places to surf.

Carmen Vida in the Conservation Studio at Knole — Restoring a set of Flight, Barr & Barr porcelain from the Ballroom in Knole's new Conservation Studio

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