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Enjoy a day out amongst an ancient forest or discover age-old traditions in a number of quaint, quiet villages in the counties of Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Dunstable Downs is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The highest point in Bedfordshire, from here you can enjoy views of a landscape that has been sculpted over time.
This incredible tree cathedral, made from trees, shrubs and plants, was created after the First World War in the spirit of 'faith, hope and reconciliation'.
An ancient woodland and chalk escarpment, crowned with traces of an Iron Age hillfort.
Shaped by people over centuries and home to the rarest species of wildlife and oldest ancient trees, no other forest on earth evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting Forest so completely.
A picturesque watermill with working waterwheel a short stroll from the centre of Colchester.
Book a guided experience around this perfectly formed Tudor merchant's house whose walls have more than a few stories to tell.
One of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings, Grange Barn stands as a lasting reminder of the once powerful Coggeshall Abbey.
Ashridge Estate is a 5,000 acre area of the Chiltern Hills, with ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Join a guided tour of Shaw's Corner and learn more about its owner, playwright George Bernard Shaw, who lived here for 44 years.
Get ready to unwrap the magic of Christmas at Dunstable Downs! With a festive family trail, breakfast with the elves, wreath making workshops, festive evenings of music, creativity and late-night shopping there's lots of the whole family to enjoy this Christmas at Dunstable Downs.
Here are some of our top walks to enjoy this autumn.
This circular trail takes you through the autumnal kaleidoscope of Whipsnade Tree Cathedral through Dunstable Downs and across Whipsnade Heath and back to the visitor centre with breathtaking views across the landscape. Suitable for more energetic walkers.
An easy 1.7-mile circular walk through the ancient woodlands at Hatfield Forest, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve.
Get a fascinating insight into Tudor life on this circular walk through Coggeshall from Paycocke's House.
An easy, 1.5 mile walk through wetlands, wooded glades and open heathland, that makes an ideal family walk.
Refresh the mind and blow away the cobwebs as you explore the Essex coast.
Plan your visit to Northey Island, and discover what you can see and do while you're there.
Explore Copt Hall Marshes, a wildlife-rich working farm on the Blackwater Estuary, part of the extensive Essex coastline.
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral in Bedfordshire, one of only three tree cathedrals in the UK, is undergoing vital conservation works to restore its natural, architectural beauty for people and nature after being devasted by ash dieback over the past five years.
We are looking at making changes to the infrastructure across the estate to help manage the careful balance of increased visitor numbers with the impact on nature. Read about the 'Protecting Our Roots' project and find out more about our vision for the future of Ashridge Estate.
The Bridgewater Monument at the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate is to be steam cleaned for the first time in its history as part of major conservation work taking place this summer.
Major works to create and retain swathes of new saltmarsh habitat on a remote Essex island have reached a major milestone, providing a lifeline for the land and its wildlife in a changing climate and in light of rising sea levels.
National Trust rangers at Northey Island in Essex, with support from volunteers, have recorded record numbers of two protected bird species following the re-routing of the island’s power infrastructure.
A major restoration project is underway at the National Trust’s largest ancient woodland, Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire, to improve the site’s prospects for wildlife and protect its diverse habitats, which are home to many species that are endangered or in decline.
Learn about the major conservation work we’re carrying out at Northey Island in partnership with the RSPB to restore and retain vital saltmarsh habitat in the Blackwater Estuary.
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
There are a number of supporter groups in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Find out more about what they do and how you can join one near you.
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
For Christmas to go ahead, the elves must find their missing baubles!
Enjoy a family-friendly, festive lunch with a view at the Chiltern Gateway Centre.
Festive magic under the stars - a cosy evening awaits this December at Dunstable Downs!
Another magical Christmas season awaits as the elves return for breakfast at the View Café!
A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.
Anthony Roberts' traditional and atmospheric telling of the Christmas classic.
Looking for a magical way to kick off the festive season? Join Maples Flowers for a fun and family-friendly evening of wreath-making with a winter’s night-time view!
Uncovering Folklore, History and Archaeology. Any ancient building tells exciting, and romantic stories, commonly believed and widely repeated – but are they really true?
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