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Explore inside Alfriston Clergy House


Alfriston Clergy House in East Sussex is a 14th-century building that’s full of history. It's also the house that started it all for us. One of the National Trust's founders, Octavia Hill, made a passionate case for this historical building in 1896, and spurred on our first fundraising campaign to restore it to its original state. Take a journey through time when you watch our new video.

Learn more about Alfriston Clergy House
The lovely poppies in the vegetable garden at Alfriston Clergy House

Donate to support your favourite place 

When you give to your favourite National Trust place, you're directly helping our staff and specialists care for the places you love. Our work to look after smaller historic houses, like Alfriston Clergy House, can only continue with your support. Please consider donating to our cause – together, we can bring history to life for generations to come.

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Stack of three red pepper and sundried tomato fritters on a wooden board

Tasty red pepper and sundried tomato fritters 

Use our new recipe and helpful video to make these summer-inspired red pepper and sundried tomato fritters. These light and crispy bites are perfect for picnics or make a delicious meal when served with a salad. 

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Celebrate Father's Day on 20 June

A range of objects that you can find on the National Trust shop, like walking socks, picnic accessories, water bottles and hats

Find a Father's Day gift 

Celebrate Father's Day with free delivery on our online shop using the code NTFATHERSDAY until 2pm on 15 June. Find a book for him to get stuck into, some new outdoor gear for seeking out wildlife or accessories to update his wardrobe.

Father and son in the orchard at Moseley Old Hall, Staffordshire

Plant a tree in celebration of a loved one 

Does someone close to you love nature? You could help plant a tree in celebration of them for Father's Day. It's a unique gift idea and you'll help these woodland giants to thrive. To ensure you receive your loved one’s certificate in time for Father’s Day, dedicate their tree by 13 June.

Visitors exploring the gardens at Lyme Park, Cheshire

More ideas for Father's Day 

Discover relaxing family breaks away, a recipe to try on the day and inspiration to plan a memorable Father's Day.

Visiting our places
The south front view of the house at Chartwell, a National Trust property in Kent

Step inside the greatest houses in our care 

From biggest to smallest, and everything in-between, every house we care for has a different personality – and a different story to tell. We've rounded up some of the greatest houses we look after for you to marvel at.

Visit a house we care for

Latest visiting update 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open. Many houses are also open to visit. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

More information on what’s open
For families
Exploring the gardens at Quarry Bank

Things to do for all the family 

Check out our inspiration to keep the little ones, and adults, busy. From our top coastal walks and stunning gardens to explore, to our spotter sheets for explorers, including a fun coastal-inspired one, or tasty bakes that the whole family will enjoy, you won't be short of places to visit or things to do.

Find your next day out
Stay one step ahead
Selworthy Farmhouse, Holnicote Estate

Book your 2023 getaway 

We're giving National Trust members a first look at the 2023 holidays that are available to book now. Coastal cottages, serene backdrops and places to get away from it all. There's a holiday to suit any personality, whether you want an active outdoors break or just somewhere to take the family.

Find a holiday for 2023
Book of the month
The Calm Kitchen book resting on a light, stone-like surface

Discover the mental health benefits of cooking with Lorna Salmon 

Our book of the month for June, The Calm Kitchen, explores how cooking, food and ingredient-sourcing can be fruitful sources to improve wellbeing. We sat down with the author of the book, Lorna Salmon, for a Q&A in which she chats through her inspiration for the book and process for developing recipes.

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Conserving the Gideon tapestries

Read our news 

Get the latest news from around the Trust. Begun in 2001, our work to conserve a set of 440-year-old tapestries has finally entered its last stage. The 13 panels, telling the Old Testament story of Gideon, had hung untouched at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, since 1592. Now with the careful return of the twelfth panel, the 2023 completion date is within sight.

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