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Our media centre provides the latest National Trust news, statements and supporting content for journalists.

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Bumblebee approaching a foxglove at Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

The A-Bee-C of gardening: National Trust shares bee-friendly tips to support Radio 2’s Big Bee Challenge  

To support Radio 2’s Big Bee Challenge, the designer of a new ‘Buzz Border’ at the National Trust’s Nunnington Hall in North Yorkshire has shared tips on how everyone can attract these important pollinators into their gardens.

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Beaver kit called Rashford

Rashford wins public vote for name of first baby beaver to be born on Exmoor for 400 years  

Thousands of social media users have voted to name the first beaver born in 400 years on Exmoor after England football star Marcus Rashford.

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As Covid rules change, the great British staycation begins with beauty and heritage says National Trust Director General  

As the Government lifts Covid restrictions in England from 19 July, the National Trust is looking forward to welcoming visitors this summer.

Property curator Elena Greer with one of the tortoises

Slowly does it…bronze tortoises stolen thirty years ago finally come home to Dorset mansion after auction discovery 

Nearly thirty years after they were stolen from a country mansion in Dorset, four historic bronze tortoises have been recovered and returned home, thanks to an entry spotted in an auction catalogue.

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