Shugborough Estate National Trust

A week ago I visited Shugborough Estate as part of the National Trust. It was a first for me, as I’ve never been to Shugborough, the weather was typically English with rainy spells and glorious sunshine! Shugborough has been shaped by the changing tastes, interests and fortunes of its creators and those who have lived...

Blickling Estate @ The National Trust

Blickling Hall is a stately home within the Blickling Estate located in Norfolk. Blickling has been in the care of the National Trust since 1940. The view of the house from the front or any angle, is fabulous, stunning.  The estate has a lot to offer anyone who visit, the estate is 4,622 acres in...

Oxburgh Hall – National Trust

Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh is now owned by the National Trust. The unique look of the manor house reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith and holds the story of endurance.  The moated manor house is filled with portraits, treasured objects and fascinating documents on loan from the current Baronet, Sir...

National Trust Bucket List

The National Trust is home to over 300 historic buildings, from the grand and imposing to the small and quirky. I’ve been a member of the National Trust for two years – not because I like giving to charity, but because I genuinely enjoy the National Trust places I’ve been to. I've already done a...

My Top 5 National Trust Houses

Founded over 120 years ago, the National Trust was created by people who wanted to preserve the best of British heritage. Since then, the Trust has welcomed millions of visitors to stunning buildings, homes and nature locations across England, Wales and Northern Island. I’ve been a member for two years – I was given my...

Trelissick – National Trust

Hidden in the coastline of Cornwall, Trelissick House and Gardens part of the National Trust has only been opened to the public since 2014. It is a welcoming country house and garden, set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks. Trelissick is surrounded by the Fal estuary and overlooks Carrick Roads,...

Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle in North Wales stands in breathtaking surroundings between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, it is a brilliant place to discover an elaborate piece of history. Penrhyn Castle was built between 1820 and 1833 for George Hay Dawkins Pennant by the famous architect Thomas Hopper. The vast space and grounds home to Penrhyn are...

Sizergh @ NT

Situated in the heart of the Lake District, Sizergh has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years and is still part of their family today. The castle is much larger than it appears from the outside, the beautiful rooms guide you through the Strickland’s family history. During our visit, the...