Stories

Cliveden in Buckinghamshire is a house associated with a long line of strong women who made a distinct impression on British history, from Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland (1806 – 1868) Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria to Nancy Astor, politian and literary hostess.

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.

Capability Brown was the most talented and prolific of the artists who created the thousands of English Landscape Gardens—gardens on a scale that seem natural and irregular. Brown’s artistry often goes unnoticed as it blends so subtly into the landscape and its impact has been mostly overlooked. He is associated with more than 250 sites covering 200 square miles in total.

The National Trust has transformed Sutton Hoo to offer new ways to experience this incredible story

One of the most famous and iconically English gardens in Britain is the famed Arts & Crafts garden, Hidcote located in Gloucestershire. Designed by the American horticulturalist, Major Lawrence Johnston, Hidcote would come to influence countless gardeners both in Britain and around the world. Among its admirers were Graham Stuart Thomas, Vita Sackville-West and Norah Lindsay.

Royal Oak staff visit Sotheby's to see their new exhibition, Treasures of Chatsworth this summer in New York City.

Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair district the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) clubhouse is a stone’s throw from tourist hotspots such as Buckingham Place and Hyde Park, the shopping areas of Bond Street and Knightsbridge, as well as famous arts and theatre venues like the Royal Academy and the Royal Albert Hall, perfect for the Summer Exhibition and the Proms.

We are pleased to announce that Ian Murray has accepted the position as Executive Director of the Royal Oak Foundation, effective May 6, 2019, after serving as interim Executive Director since February 1.

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