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

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National Trust Surf Ambassador catching some waves — Godrevy, Cornwall

Top surf spots

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

Surf's up

Sutton House Queered launch event February 2017

Celebrating our LGBTQ heritage

We're commemorating 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality with events and exhibitions telling the stories of the men and women who challenged conventional notions of gender and sexuality at our places.

National dragonfly week

It's the perfect time to spot these prehistoric mini-beasts, so download our illustrated guide. If you're in South-East England you can join a National Trust Dragonfly League.

The Director-General of the National Trust, Dame Helen Ghosh

Helen Ghosh to step down as Director General

Dame Helen has announced she will be leaving us in March next year. She has been our Director-General since 2012 and takes up a new position as the Master of Balliol College at Oxford University in April 2018.

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Endangered water voles are returning to Malham Tarn

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We need to take urgent action to safeguard important natural habitats like Malham Tarn where our rangers have been helping to re-introduce endangered water voles. With your support, we can respond fast to protect iconic places like this and help wildlife to flourish. These general funds are vital to assist the work of our staff and volunteers.

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Visitors enjoying BBC Countryfile Live in 2016

Come and see us at BBC Countryfile Live

Discover what we'll be doing at Countryfile Live, as the countryside extravaganza returns to Blenheim Palace on 3-6 August. Find out about ticket price discounts for National Trust Members.

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