Stories

Enjoy the delightful scent and rich color from the crowds of roses at many of the finest National Trust gardens across the South East this summer. From the big, bold displays loved by Lady Brunner at Greys Court in Oxfordshire to the exquisite Italianate rose garden at Emmetts Garden in Kent. These flowers of love and passion are all around at these special places.

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!

Here are some of our favorite gardens to visit in Wales

Explore Dyrham Park, one of the main film locations for Jane Austen's Sanditon

Here are some of our favorite gardens to visit in England

Three paintings commissioned at time of Gunpowder Plot return home

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.

The colossal marble fireplace at Cragside designed for royalty is to be saved from water damage by conservator’s work

The recipes have been served at candlelight supers where the menus have had a historic theme. They include Suffolk Country Crumble, Peas Potage and a special dessert. When you make them, imagine the magic of a summer’s night in Constable Country!