Recipes

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Here are some of our favourites

Mince pies at Hindhead Commons, Surrey
Festive pork pies topped with apple, redcurrant and Stilton

Recipes round-up 

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Take a look through all of our recipes for some culinary inspiration.

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Light and spicy with orange and star anise

Christmas recipes for you to try 

Our delicious festive recipes will go down a storm at your Christmas party or Christmas lunch. From appetisers and sides to mouth-watering puddings, here are ten recipes to inspire you.

Make it festive
Dish of baked cauliflower gratin with spoon

Cauliflower cheese gratin 

Tempt your taste buds with this cheesey autumnal classic, perfect for warming you up as the days get cooler.

Freshly cooked Chelsea buns on a tray with a dusting of icing sugar

Chelsea buns 

Sweet, sticky and best served fresh from the oven, these Chelsea buns will be a favourite teatime treat in no time.

Baking in the kitchen at Attingham Park

Family-friendly bakes to try this Christmas 

Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some of our top recipes to try with the kids. Quick, easy and delicious, these cakes, breads, biscuits and spreads will be sure to keep hands busy and tummies happy this Christmas.

Get baking

Family favourites

Fruit scone

National Trust fruit scones 

Discover how to make the ultimate National Trust fruit scone.

A classice Victoria sponge cake made using our Cookbook recipe

Victoria sandwich 

A great addition to any occasion, the Victoria sandwich is a recipe that every budding baker should master.

The National Trust Book of Crumbles cover

Your new favourite crumble 

From tea-time classics to microwave mug crumbles, the National Trust Book of Crumbles is packed with recipes perfect for curling up with on colder days. Why not try some of the 50 (yes 50!) sweet and savoury crumble recipes this autumn?

Produce for sale in May at Stourhead Farm Shop, Wiltshire

Farm shops 

If the green-fingered thing isn't for you, why not head to a farm shop to pick up some fresh, tasty local produce from one of our tenant farmers?

Find a farm shop

National Trust Cookbook

From classics like Steak and Ale pie, to newer favourites like Vegetable Tagine, our cookbook is packed with over 100 tried and tested recipes from our cafés.

Grab your copy today