Stories

A silk slipper of King James II takes center stage in Killerton’s annual fashion exhibit

Lovers reunited through heritage craft as portraits go on display at Oxburgh Hall. After decades apart, a young honeymooning couple have been reunited, their portraits lovingly restored and now displayed together at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk, home of the Bedingfeld family for 500 years.

Love gifts from Vita Sackville-West to Virginia Woolf and Harold Nicolson are among the items on display as Sissinghurst explores writer’s travels around Persia

The seminal garden was the hub of Gertrude Jekyll’s planting experiments which had a huge influence on garden design in Britain and beyond and the Arts and Crafts house showcases her collaboration with architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens

The National Trust is proud to care for many properties that have a long and rich royal history. In honor of The Queen's upcoming Platinum Jubilee, we're taking a look back at a few of them—as well as looking forward to some special events we have planned this year for Her Majesty's celebration!

Explore Beatrix's connections with the National Trust, the objects cared for by expert curators and conservators and delve a little further into the work that went into opening the exhibition.

While many of us are familiar with Agatha Christie’s characters, just how well do we know Agatha the person? As we celebrate 100 years of Christie publications, we take a look back at the woman behind the books, through the eye of her grandson, at her beloved Greenway House.

The National Trust has announced that they have successfully acquired and conserved hundreds of items once owned by Sir Winston Churchill

At Kingston Lacy in Dorset, Bettany Hughes meets House Steward Bernie King to learn about William John Bankes who, during the 19th Century, turned Kingston Lacy into the treasure trove you’ll find today. This extraordinary house is a testament to Bankes’ obsession for exploring and collecting in Europe and beyond.

Join James Grasby, NT Curator, on a visit to Shaw's Corner, the home of George Bernard Shaw. Nestled in the tranquil countryside of Hertfordshire, the old rectory where Shaw spent the last 40 years of his life is a fascinating place for admirers world-wide. Poet, philosopher, and politician, George Bernard Shaw was a giant of British society in the early 20th Century and his work continues to influence generations today.