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Cragside

National Trust Cragside

Enter the world of Lord Armstrong – Victorian inventor, innovator and landscape genius. Cragside house was truly a wonder of its age.

Discover the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. It is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working. The gardens are incredible. One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the Iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the formal garden. Children will love our adventure play area and exploring Nelly’s Labyrinth, a network of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of rhododendron forest.

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Dalehead Bunkhouse

National Trust Dalehead Bunkhouse – Edale

National Trust – Dalehead Bunkhouse
Dalehead Bunkhouse is located in a very remote spot in Edale Valley. There are no public roads and only one building nearby so it is a lovely secluded and isolated place to stay. A stream runs past the back and sheep graze all around in the adjacent fields. The views are stunning all around and show the Dark Peak at its very best.

The dazzling and diverse scenery of the Peak District and Derbyshire makes it a paradise for walking, family cycling and mountain biking as well as adventure sports such as caving, rock climbing, hang gliding and paragliding.

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Dolaucothi

National Trust Dolaucothi Gold Mines

These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley.

2,000 years ago, the powerful Romans left behind glimpses of their gold-mining methods. The harsh mining environment continued in the 19th and 20th centuries, ending in 1938.

Guided tours take you back to experience the conditions underground in the Roman and Victorian workings (tour routes may vary throughout the season).

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East Riddlesden

National Trust East Riddlesden Hall

Hundreds of years ago this West Yorkshire manor was a thriving farming estate. Today the house tells tales of the ambition, success, and failure of those who lived and worked here and the barn displays the 400 year-old markings of proud craftsmen.

The gardens can be enjoyed at any time of the year, and seasonal highlights include the scented herb border in spring, cottage garden flowers in summer and trees laden with apples, pears and figs in autumn. The play area, mud pie kitchen and den building corner give opportunities for families to come together and enjoy outdoor natural play.

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Greyfriars

National Trust Greyfriars’ House and Garden

A late Medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre.

For the last 50 Years Greyfriars has been under the care of the National Trust, but its future was not always so secure. The middle of the 20th Century saw it at risk of demolition, along with many of Worcester's historic buildings. Join us in exploring the the story that follows the battle to save Greyfriars and Worcester's heritage, the people who secured its future and the hidden histories of a community lost from Friar Street.

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Hailes Abbey

National Trust Hailes Abbey

Founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey is set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. Once the centre of monastic life, the tranquil ruins are now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting.

Visit the new museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey for nearly three centuries.

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Ham House

National Trust Ham House & Garden Café

This rare and atmospheric 17th-century house sits on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond. It is the creation of the tenacious Duchess of Lauderdale and her husband, the Duke, who together transformed Ham into one of the grandest Stuart houses in England.

Ham House is internationally recognised for its superb collection of paintings, furniture and textiles, largely acquired 400 years ago. Some of our unique objects include a rare Chinese teapot, said to have been used by the Duchess herself, and the exotic ivory cabinet. The house is reputed to be one of the most haunted in Britain. Some visitors have reported the ghostly aroma of the sweet Virginia pipe tobacco that the Duke smoked after meals in the dining room.

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Hughenden

National Trust Hughenden Coffee Shop

Hughenden offers a vivid insight into the charismatic personality and colourful private life of the most unlikely Victorian Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, who lived here from 1848 to 1881. You can browse among an extraordinary collection of personal memorabilia in rooms on the ground and first floor, and there’s even a Victorian playroom for younger visitors. On the top floor is our special exhibition space with a timeline of Hughenden’s history for you to explore.

A secret wartime past is revealed in our new Second World War rooms, with interactive exhibits and eye-witness accounts. Experience the immersive wartime displays in our ice house bunker and find out why Hughenden was high on Hitler’s hit list.

The formal garden has been recreated based on the original designs of Mary Anne Disraeli and there are woodland walks surrounding this country home throughout our rolling parkland.

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Keswick Shop

National Trust Keswick Lakeside Shop

Derwent Water is often called the ‘Queen of the Lakes’, and as you canoe between the islands with your picnic at the ready it’s easy to see why. The friendly staff at our shop and information centre on the Keswick Foreshore will help you out with local knowledge about interesting things to see and walks to do.

At the south end of Derwent Water, the boardwalk across the wetlands makes the 9-mile circular waymarked walk around the lake a very pleasant leg stretch, with the chance to see otters and wetland birds if you’re lucky. The jewel in the crown is Derwent Island House, open for five special days each year, as does Force Crag Mine – a hidden gem at the foot of a waterfall in Coledale near Braithwaite.

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Knoll Beach Cafe

National Trust Knoll Beach Cafe

Dine in style indoors or out with views overlooking Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks.

You’ll find everything you need for a day at the beach in our shop, along with gifts, home accessories, rugs, decorative items and a great range of cards.

When the weather’s not so warm you’ll find a cosy interior heated by a stove burning wood from our estate – perfect for snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Orangery

National Trust Orangery Cafe

Our chefs transform locally sourced ingredients into a selection of hearty homemade lunches and light bites in this historic café.

Open daily 10am – 3.30pm with lunch service from 12 noon to 3pm.

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Ormesby

National Trust Ormesby Hall

Nestled in Middlesbrough is the green oasis of Ormesby Hall, once home to the Pennyman family. This classic Georgian mansion is surrounded by 250 acres of parkland and farmland which offer year round seasonal walks with a colourful Victorian formal garden accompanying the mansion.

Uncover the family’s stories from ‘wicked’ Sir James to Colonel Jim, survivor of the First World War, and the theatrical exploits of his wife Ruth. Then experience the life of a Victorian servant and explore the Laundry and Kitchen.

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National Trust Penrhyn Castle Cafe

The dominating stone façade of Penrhyn Castle hides more than just its internal red-brick construction.

The unique architecture, opulent interiors and fine art collection sit alongside a history of sugar and slate fortunes, of social unrest and the longest-running industrial dispute in British history. Discover Penrhyn’s history, its vast rooms, neo-Norman stairways and Victorian kitchens.

The extensive grounds are perfect for exploring and enjoying spectacular views of Snowdonia and the North Wales coast. Little explorers can climb trees, make dens and run wild in the adventure playground.

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Plas Newydd

National Trust Plas Newydd House & Garden

Set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, this elegant house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. The 1930s restyled interior is famous for its Rex Whistler association and contains his exquisite romantic mural and the largest exhibition of his works.

There’s a fine spring garden and Australasian arboretum, with an understorey of shrubs and wild flowers, an italianate-style summer terrace, and massed hydrangeas which give autumn colour.

A woodland walk gives access to a delightful spring and early summer rhododendron garden.

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Prior Park

National Trust Prior Park Landscape Garden

National Trust – Prior Park Landscape Garden
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath.

There are all sorts of fun things to do in the garden, from playing a spotting game in the grotto, to seeking out wildlife.

There is so much to do at Prior Park. If you have already enjoyed the natural play area and the rotten trail, why not pick up a seasonal safari trail at reception?

You could stop off at the swing at the bottom of the Priory Path and fly through the air, or go on a hunt for our giant Yellow Meadow Ant.

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Rufford Old Hall

National Trust Rufford Old Hall

Be wowed by the Tudor Great Hall with its fantastic furniture, arms, armour, tapestries and the carved oak screen, a rare survivor from the 1500s. History springs to life in the Hesketh’s dining room, its food-laden table, lit candles and ‘fire in the hearth’ waiting to welcome the family’s dinner guests.

And did Shakespeare spend a short time here in his youth? There’s reasonable evidence to suggest that he could once have known Rufford’s Great Hall for a few months whilst still in his teens. Ask us about the evidence and decide for yourself!

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