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Dog walkers by the shore of Derwentwater, Borrowdale and Derwent Water, Cumbria

Beaver kits named ‘Russo’ and ‘Toone’ following Lionesses historic victory

National Trust rangers at the Holnicote Estate in Somerset have chosen Russo and Toone (after Alessio Russo and Ella Toone) as the new names for the two new beaver kits born in the spring after two of the England team who were victorious in the Euros.

Landscapes and historic gardens feel the heat as National Trust calls for greater action on climate change

Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry weather are affecting the nation’s cherished landscapes, gardens and wildlife, causing historic water features to dry up, sparking wildfires and taking a toll on animals, according to the National Trust.

Silver inkstand used by Viscount Castlereagh for correspondence that shaped post-Napoleonic Europe goes on display for the first time to mark 200 years since his death

The National Trust has acquired the silver inkstand of Viscount Castlereagh (1769-1822), the renowned statesman who interviewed Nelson before the Battle of Trafalgar.

The castle great tower which influenced architectural style for over 200 years

Research sheds new light on the age of Tattershall Castle, its use by aristocracy and servants, and how it inspired an entire style of English architecture

Newly published research carried out by buildings archaeologist James Wright has transformed the understanding of the history of the National Trust’s Tattershall Castle in Lincolnshire, shattering previous assumptions about its age and use.

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