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High above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge stands Castle Drogo. Inspired by the rugged Dartmoor tors that surround it, the castle was designed and built by renowned 20th-century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. These fun napkin styles an instructions come from the team who takes care of the Castle. We hope you will try them out for your holiday dinners!

From J.K. Rowling who described September as “crisp and golden as an apple,” to the 17th-century English poet, Andrew Marvell who exclaimed: “What a wondrous life is this I lead! Ripe apples drop about my head,” many think of this season as a season for apples. Try these recipes to mark the occasion.

Whether you’re hoping to taste delicious apples or discover harvest traditions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate autumn with the National Trust. Have a go at apple identification, try your hand at picking and pressing, or simply indulge the taste buds with delicious crumbles and pies.

With still a few days left to dream about an English summer, we encourage you to try out a few recipes from a new book on jam-making from the National Trust. From Gooseberry Curd to Rose Petal Jelly to a Traditional Red Berry Jam, National Trust Book of Jam by Sara Lewis has something for everyone.

From the familiar Fish and Chips to something called Cullen Skink, we encourage you to explore our British fish recipes this summer season.

This month, to celebrate the National Trust's Great Scone Bake on June 28, we are featuring that most iconic of British treats

Learn how to create the Boodle's Orange Fool, a Blackcurrant Flummery and a trifle that would have pleased the characters of a Jane Austen novel.

What evokes a traditional British picnic more than pork pies and piccalilli? Okay, maybe a few other things. But, unlike Americans, the Brits do include cold savory pies with condiments in their picnic baskets. Learn how to conjure up this dish in your own kitchen here.

Traveling to the UK this holiday season? Be sure to visit a holiday market during your trip! Here are some National Trust homes hosting markets this year:

Get a taste of life below stairs by visiting these kitchens on your next trip to the U.K.