Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

On September 27th 2023, the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland was felled overnight in an act of vandalism, triggering a far-reaching wave of shock and sorrow. Join Heather Birkett as she goes behind the scenes to explore the enduring impact of this beloved landmark, the aftermath of its loss, and the community’s efforts to preserve its memory. A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube and Spotify. To watch it on YouTube please click here. ProductionHost: Heather BirkettProducers: Nikki Ruck, Katy Kelly, Pippa Tilbury-HarrisSound Design: Nikki Ruck ContributorsLuke Straszewski: NT RangerAndrew Poad: NT General Manager Northumberland Coast & Hadrian's Wall Judith Ward: Twice Brewed Inn Mark Robinson: NT Experiences and Partnership Manager Chris Trimmer. NT Plant Conservation Centre ManagerLouise TeasdaleCharlotte CroweTony Gates: CEO Northumberland National Parks AuthorityCharlie WhinneyNick Greenall Discover more Find out what’s on in Northumberland Park and The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre. https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/whats-on/ Keep updated with all the latest Sycamore Gap news including details of The Trees of Hope campaign, Heartwood and activities at the stump. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sycamore-gap

Our lovely nature presenter and ranger Kate Martin is leaving to join our friends at the RSPB, helping to care for wildlife in Scotland.Here are some of Kate's best bits and few moments from behind the scenes.On behalf of everyone at the National Trust, from our listeners and from the podcast team, thank you and wishing you a great and adventure filled future.

A stretch of water between the mainland and Rathlin Island is home to some of the world’s most unique wildlife and infamous shipwrecks. Ranger Kate Martin continues her adventure along Northern Ireland’s causeway coast, this time exploring life under water. [Ad from our sponsor] This podcast is supported by Tourism Ireland Experience all of what Northern Ireland has to offer from standing on the rocks of the giants causeway, to hiking the Mourne Mountains with epic sea views, or enjoying the craic in Belfast city’s great pubs with some live music.With amazing access from Great Britain by both air and sea, Northern Ireland is so easy to get to.Find your next adventure visit ireland.com/northernireland Production Host : Kate Martin Producer : Jack Glover Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Discover More The causeway coast is part of the UK80, a must-see route of places cared for by the National Trust and National Trust for Scotland. You can discover every stop along the way inside the Grand Adventure Map, the ultimate map for planning a Great British adventure https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-grand-adventure-map.html For info on visiting Rathlin Island please visit http://www.rathlincommunity.org/ Information on marine life around the Causeway coast and Rathlin can be found here https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/explore/sea-life Prannie’s recipes and seaweed guides can be found here https://irishseaweedkitchen.ie If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Don’t look down! Across a rope bridge over a stretch of water on Northern Ireland’s causeway coast lies the Island of Carrick-a-Rede and a fisherman’s cottage that has stood for centuries. Ranger Kate Martin, heads off on her holiday, to make the crossing and to learn how this old bridge became the focal point for a community and rich coastal traditions. [Ad from our sponsor] This podcast is supported by Tourism Ireland.Experience all of what Northern Ireland has to offer from standing on the rocks of the giants causeway, to hiking the Mourne Mountains with epic sea views, or enjoying the craic in Belfast city’s great pubs with some live music. With amazing access from Great Britain by both air and sea, Northern Ireland is so easy to get to. Find your next adventure visit ireland.com/northernireland Production Host : Kate Martin Producer : Jack Glover Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Discover More The Carrick-a-Rede is part of the UK80, a must-see route of places cared for by the National Trust and National Trust for Scotland. You can discover every stop along the way inside the Grand Adventure Map, the ultimate map for planning a Great British adventure https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-grand-adventure-map.html For info on visiting Carrick-a-Rede please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/carrick-a-redeAnd you might want to stay here Carrick-a-Rede Cottage Northern Ireland | National Trust Mark’s Beyond the Bridge Tour and other experiences can be found at https://discovernorthernireland.com/travel-trade/experience/beyond-the-bridge-experience-p748851 A video version of this podcast is available on Youtube and Spotify. To watch it on Youtube please click here. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Jo and Katherine continue their bikepacking adventure, starting day two in Bude, with a surprise twist after breakfast, before heading up the coast to Devon.They visit the National Trust’s smallest property, Hawkers Hut, on the way and join in an activity Jo last did at the age of eight.With thanks to Raleigh UKProductionHosts: Jo Dyson and Katherine Moore, and introduced by Claire HickinbothamProducers: Sean Douglas, Pippa Tilbury-Harris, Claire HickinbothamSound Editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreTo visit Hawkers Hut there is a 40 minute circular walk across fieldshttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/morwenstow/hawkers-hut-walk To find out about longer bike rides https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/best-places-for-a-longer-bike-ride To find out about cycling on holiday https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/active/cycling To find out about cycle hire at our places https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/cycle-hire-at-our-places Follow the National Trust Podcast on your podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

What happens when you combine backpacking and cycling? In this classic 2-parter we join Jo Dyson as she gets to grips with ‘bikepacking’ under the expert guidance of Katherine Moore and tackles the unforgiving hills of the north Cornish coast.With thanks to Raleigh UK ProductionHosts: Jo Dyson and Katherine Moore, and introduced by Claire HickinbothamProducers: Sean Douglas, Pippa Tilbury-Harris, Claire HickinbothamSound Editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreTo visit Hawkers Hut there is a 40 minute circular walk across fieldshttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/morwenstow/hawkers-hut-walk To find out about longer bike rides https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/best-places-for-a-longer-bike-ride To find out about cycling on holiday https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/active/cycling To find out about cycle hire at our places https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/cycle-hire-at-our-places Follow the National Trust Podcast on your podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

In this classic episode, you’re invited to a midnight party happening deep in the woods. Meet the ravers, movers and shakers as they emerge from slumber to rule nature’s nightclub. Ranger Kate Martin heads out into the twilight landscape of Cragside, Northumberland in search of bats, moths and underwater noise makers. ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezWith thanks to Bat Conservation Trust; Kosta Manser from the University of Bristol; Dave Chesmore from the University of York.Discover moreFor information on visiting Cragside please visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/cragsideAnd if you fancy staying overnight on the Cragside estate have a look at this cottage: Cragside Garden Cottage Northumberland | National Trust Learn more about moths, and take part in the Big Butterfly Count organised by Butterfly Conservation: Big Butterfly Count (butterfly-conservation.org)Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Deep under the hillsides of Carmarthenshire lie the remains of the UK’s only known Roman gold mines. With a head torch to guide the way, James Grasby ventures into the void to unearth the secrets that lurk in the darkness and finds out the pioneering efforts that the Romans went to in order to extract this precious metal. Click here to view these show notes in Welsh[Ad from our sponsor] This podcast episode is sponsored by family history website Findmypast. What was life like for domestic servants, workers and local communities at our most fascinating heritage sites? Discover how people from all walks of life lived and worked, and who with, in hundreds of census records, for free, by signing up with Findmypast. And find out about the free trial that you could use to explore your family history. See where the past takes you at: findmypast.co.uk/national-trust Production Host : James Grasby Producer : Jack Glover Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Discover More The Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mine is part of the UK80, a must-see route of places cared for by the National Trust and National Trust for Scotland. You can discover every stop along the way inside the Grand Adventure Map, the ultimate map for planning a Great British adventure https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-grand-adventure-map.html For info on visiting Dolaucothi and it’s Roman History please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/dolaucothi Join in with this year’s festival of archaeology taking place at Dolaucothi and other National Trust properties nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/dolaucothi/events/01df4ea5-2586-4968-8836-84909387a9fdIf you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Ex-professional footballer Tayshan Hayden-Smith turned to the healing power of nature after the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy in 2017. Since then, he’s been on a journey to bring access to nature to all. He shows ranger Kate Martin around his local community garden and together they see that a garden can be anywhere and anything. Later Kate heads to the National Trust’s Sutton House to see the garden they’ve created out of an old car scrapyard and learns how to grow in small and unusual spaces.[Ad from our sponsor]This episode is supported by Blue Diamond Garden Centres. Fill your space with beauty and heritage with a collection of bulbs, seeds and plants, curated by Blue Diamond Garden Centres working with National Trust gardeners. A minimum of 10% of the retail selling price will be given to support the National Trust’s conservation work and ambitions to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030.https://www.bluediamond.gg/national-trustProduction:Host: Kate MartinProducer: Pippa Tilbury-HarrisSound Editor: Jesus Gomez Discover more: Find out more about gardener and activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith’s community work here: https://www.growtoknow.world/ You can read about growing in small spaces in ‘Small Space Revolution’ by Tayshan Hayden-Smith. Inside Tayshan demonstrates 20 different practical projects you can create to positively change small outdoor spaces and pulls out inspiration from community gardens around the world. You can buy the book here: https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241680445-small-space-revolution/If you’d like to learn more about gardening with tips from our experts, you can here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/gardening-tips If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

If you didn’t have money and a way to support yourself and your family in the 1800s you might be forced to go into the workhouse. Find out what life was really like for the men, women and children who ended up there. Heading into the Workhouse, even if modern times, feels ominous and foreboding. Walk alongside Curator James Grasby as he enters The Workhouse and Infirmary in Southwell and takes on the role of an inmate in 1871. He meets the tyrannical Master of the house and discovers what work he would have done, and whether he made it out alive.[Ad from our sponsor] This podcast episode is sponsored by family history website Findmypast. What was life like for domestic servants, workers and local communities at our most fascinating heritage sites? Discover how people from all walks of life lived and worked, and who with, in hundreds of census records, for free, by signing up with Findmypast. And find out about the free trial that you could use to explore your family history. See where the past takes you at: findmypast.co.uk/national-trustProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: Claire HickinbothamSound Editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFind out more about the history of The Workhouse and Infirmary www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary Learn about the collections that tell the stories pf people who lived and worked at The Workhouse and Infirmary www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary/collections-at-the-workhouse-and-firbeck-infirmary

When one man set off on a walk around the UK coast, little did he know that adopting a rescue dog would change the course of his life. Christian Lewis was at rock bottom when he embarked on a journey that would last 6 years, but it was ‘Jet’ and the power of nature, that would piece him back together to lead him onto a life that would otherwise have been unimaginable for this army veteran. [Ad from our sponsor]This podcast is supported by Forthglade natural pet food, founding partner of the National Trust’s Dogs Welcome Project. Improving dog-friendly places for you and your four-legged friend to explore and enjoy together, from dedicated off-lead open spaces to pet-friendly holiday cottages. Discover more about the Dogs Welcome Project, supported by Forthglade: forthglade.com/pages/national-trust ProductionHost: Claire Hickinbotham Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Discover moreIn Memory of Jet: With thanks to Christian Lewis for sharing his story, and his love of ‘Jet’ the rescue dog with us. Christian Lewis was raising money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity - https://ssafa.org.uk/ and his story continues @wildernessfamilyuk If what Christian talked about in this podcast resonated with you, you can get help on the MIND website. https://www.mind.org.uk/ To find out about taking your dog to National Trust places. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dog-friendly Or have a look at our new book 'Great British Walkies'. https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-great-british-walkies.html If this podcast has inspired you to get out and experience the coast, and get a blast of fresh sea air, with or without a dog, check out these suggestions. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/walking/top-coastal-walks Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

The Philae Obelisk at Kingston Lacy in Dorset is an ancient reminder of a very different world. Learn about its origins, why it came to be in England and how its hand-carved inscriptions were key to unlocking the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Listen to this classic episode from our series 125 Treasures, presented by Alison Steadman.[Ad from our sponsor] This podcast episode is sponsored by family history website Findmypast. What was life like for domestic servants, workers and local communities at our most fascinating heritage sites? Discover how people from all walks of life lived and worked, and who with, in hundreds of census records, for free, by signing up with Findmypast. And find out about the free trial that you could use to explore your family history. See where the past takes you at: findmypast.co.uk/national-trust Discover moreWatch BBC Two's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lttxRead about the Philae Obelisk and other treasures at Kingston Lacy:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/kingston-lacy/the-treasures-at-kingston-lacyFind out more about Kingston Lacy:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/kingston-lacyThis mini series shares it's name with a National Trust book. Find out more and browse other reads in our collection:shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-125-treasures.htmlFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Join us as we celebrate the season of blossom with poetry and music written and produced by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his band LYR. In this episode, Simon shares the inspiration behind his poetry, and the band discuss how they produced the song Blossom: A CV and collaborated with community choirs as part of the Blossomise album.ProductionProducer: Jesse Edbrooke Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more Find out more about Simon Armitage and his poetry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/news/poet-laureate-simon-armitage-creates-blossom-inspired-poemWatch videos about the Blossomise project shot by young film makers www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLgonOCHSWf0I_a_fhmX2K_r_3MoKXA2c Listen to the full tracks of Simon and LYR’s Blossomise music in collaboration with the National Trust and funded by the People’s lottery post code lyrband.bandcamp.com/track/blossom-a-cv[Appeal]Plant a tree with the National Trust and help us establish 20 million trees by 2030. Whatever the size of your donation to the Plant a Tree appeal, you’ll be helping to create beautiful green spaces for people and wildlife to thrive. And why not dedicate your donation to someone in your life? You’ll receive a digital certificate to customise and gift. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/plant-a-treeFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

In the 1930s, the mysterious Ferguson’s Gang captivated the British public with their daring and unusual stunts. Led by the enigmatic “Bill Stickers”, the group was unlike any other gangsters of the era. They were mask-wearing, all-women activists who gave money in quirky ways to help save the countryside. In this docudrama, uncover the identities of the people behind the secretive Ferguson's Gang, and unravel a tale of intrigue, mischief and mayhem that made a lasting impact on British heritage. [Ad from our sponsor] This podcast episode is sponsored by family history website Findmypast. What was life like for domestic servants, workers and local communities at our most fascinating heritage sites? Discover how people from all walks of life lived and worked, and who with, in hundreds of census records, for free, by signing up with Findmypast. And find out about the free trial that you could use to explore your family history. See where the past takes you at: findmypast.co.uk/national-trustActor voicesLizzie Crarer, Rae Alexander, Sally Rudd, and Caitlin Packer, courtesy ofhttps://www.primetheatre.co.uk/ Ric Jerrom and James Turton.Production Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck Sound editor: Jesus GomezExplore FurtherDiscover more about the gang www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/who-were-fergusons-gangLearn more about Ferguson's Gang and their legacy on Polly Bagnall’s website, where you can discover more about the book- Ferguson's Gang: The Remarkable Story of the National Trust Gangsters. www.pollybagnall.com/ferguson-s-gangCopies of Ferguson’s Gang’s ‘Boos’ are available for viewing at The Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre by prior arrangement. www.wshc.org.uk/visiting-the-centre.Ferguson’s Legacy While Shalford Mill remains closed to the public, you can still explore the legacy of Ferguson's Gang by visiting Newtown Old Town Hall on the Isle of Wight, Mayon and Trevescan cliffs in Cornwall, and Stonehenge.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/newtown-national-nature-reserve-and-old-town-hall/history-at-newtown-old-town-hall www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/coast-beaches/discover-mayon-cliffwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stonehenge-landscape

For the past few years Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park, has been home to furry inhabitants engineering a solution to local flooding, and developing a habitat not seen in the UK for centuries. In this episode we revisit the site to check in on its charismatic residents. And discover the exciting news of a growing brood of babies, just in time for Christmas. ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Katy KellySound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreLearn more about Holnicote Estate and take a 360 degree tour of the beaver enclosure, which features trail camera footage of the beavers’ everyday lives. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holnicote-virtual-tourFor more information about beavers visit nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife/our-guide-to-beavers Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected] a tree with the National Trust and help us establish 20 million trees by 2030. Whatever the size of your donation to the Plant a Tree appeal, you’ll be helping to create beautiful green spaces for people and wildlife to thrive. And why not dedicate your donation to someone in your life? You’ll receive a digital certificate to customise and gift. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/plant-a-tree

Drag and British history go hand in hand with each other when the two meet on the stage. From Shakespeare to Pantomime the idea of gender play as part of performance has been a staple of British culture for centuries. Growing up, Drag Queen Misty Monique thought it was a bit unfair that at the weddings she went to, men wore suits while women could wear a variety of outfits and costumes. Discovering drag opened a whole new world of expression and also a means to entertain. Misty heads to the stage at Smallhythe Place, Kent, where she uncovers the history of drag and its roots in British theatre and pantomime. And she even puts on a show of her own. ProductionHost: Misty MoniqueProducer: Jack GloverSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreTo find out more about Smallhythe Place please visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/smallhythe-place Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

In 1939, archaeologists uncovered a “ghost ship” under the acidic sandy soil of Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk. Now, presenter James Grasby reimagines the last journey of that vessel, and who was aboard, as it was hauled from the water and dragged to its final resting place at Sutton Hoo some 1,400 years ago. Embark on the last voyage of this Anglo-Saxon burial ship and learn how its discovery changed our understanding of a civilisation. ProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: Pippa Tilbury-HarrisSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFree guided tours of the Royal Burial Ground are available daily from February to October. You can book onto a tour with the Visitor Welcome team when you arrive at Sutton Hoo. The replica ship is being built by the Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company. To follow the progress of the project and how you can support it, please visit saxonship.orgThe Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company are using authentic Anglo- Saxon ship building methods in their build and are supporting the Heritage Crafts apprenticeship programme. This programme is aimed at tackling the heritage skills shortage and is made possible thanks to a £6.2 million gift from the Hamish Ogston Foundation. The programme is open to people of all ages and provides the skills and experience to embark on a career that will make a significant contribution towards protecting and preserving the nation’s heritage.Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hamish-ogstonFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

In March 1939 a group of 23 children and their two adult guardians stepped off a coach in Waddesdon village, Buckinghamshire. The arrivals were Jewish refugees who had escaped Nazi Germany, where they had been forced to leave behind their homes and loved ones. With support from their sponsors James and Dorothy de Rothschild and the local community, the children began a new life in England. Presenter Diane Kenwood uncovers an extraordinary story of survival and hope in one of history’s darkest periods, and with the help of their families retraces the steps of the Cedar Children.ProductionHost: Diane KenwoodProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreThe Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) Read more about the Kindertransport: www.ajrrefugeevoices.org.uk/Historical-Background Explore the AJR’s interactive UK Holocaust map: www.ukholocaustmap.org.uk/ Visiting Waddesdon Find out more about the history and visiting experience at Waddesdon house and gardens: waddesdon.org.uk/ The Jewish Country Houses project Read about the Jewish Country Houses research project led by the University of Oxford: jch.history.ox.ac.uk/home A major publication based on the Jewish Country Houses research project is currently being prepared for publication in 2024 by Profile Books in association with the National Trust The Country Houses, Jewish Homes mobile exhibition will be on display at the following National Trust properties in autumn 2023. Upton House – 'Country Houses, Jewish Homes' | National Trust Ightham Mote – Exhibition: Jewish Country Homes | National Trust The consultant for this episode was Marcus Roberts, founder of JTrails - Jewish Heritage Routes: www.jtrails.org.uk/ Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Geocaching is the 21st century answer to treasure hunting with items hidden across the world in towns, cities, forests and wild expanses.Novice Jo Dyson and expert Rich Foster embark on a modern-day adventure at the 320-million-year-old Brimham Rocks in Yorkshire. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, druids and Victorian day-trippers across this rugged landscape in search of hidden gems.ProductionHost: Jo Dyson and Rich FosterProducer: Jack Glover/Claire HickinbothamSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more on geocaching you can explore the official site: https://www.geocaching.com/ or find plenty of places to explore with family and friends at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/geocaching-for-families To find out more about Brimham Rocks please visit:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/brimham-rocks And if you’re a little too far away from our audio geocache but would still like to hear it please visit https://link.chtbl.com/NTABrimhamLooking for a day out that'll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/family-friendlyFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Join a tour of a garden designed for pleasure, as we relive its party heyday. Claremont in Surrey once played host to events described as the lovechild of a festival and a palace garden party. Presenter James Grasby uncovers the best spots, the shenanigans they elicited, and the most incredible views reminiscent of scenes from hit Netflix drama, Bridgerton.ProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: Claire HickinbothamSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFind out more about Claremont Landscape Garden and download a map to follow the route taken by James and Curator Rebecca Wallis: nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden Discover National Trust places used for Film and TV: nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/film-tv With thanks to Author David Coke and Hannah Greig, Professor of History at Royal Holloway, University of London. Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Journey to a tiny island renowned for adventure.Brownsea Island, off England’s southwest coast is the birthplace of the Scout movement and where history and the outdoors collide for a favourite British pastime, camping.Join presenter Jo Dyson as she spends the night in a tree tent and discovers what this unique island has to offer after dark.ProductionHost: Jo DysonProducer: Pippa Tilbury-HarrisSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreIf you’d like to book a stay at the Brownsea Island campsite, you can do so here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/dorset/brownsea-island-campsite [Ad] This podcast is supported by Vango, connect with nature in a sustainable way with the National Trust camping collection. The collection is available to purchase at https://www.vango.co.uk/gb/content/141-national-trust-collaboration. A minimum of £50,000 from the sales of the collection will be given to support the National Trust’s vital conservation efforts.[Ad] Discover unforgettable locations in Britain’s Wild corners with the Wild Escapes book, written by Sian Lewis. You can purchase a copy here: https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/wild-escapes-incredible-places-to-unwind-and-explore.html Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Take a tour through time as we explore the rich past and promising future of Castlefield Viaduct – a Victorian railway bridge transformed into a green oasis and bustling garden in the heart of the Manchester city skyline.ProductionHost: Michelle DouglassProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFind out more about visiting Castlefield Viaduct:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaduct Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Revisit a favourite episode from our mini series 125 Treasures. Join actor Alison Steadman and explore the story behind Hambletonian, Rubbing Down, a painting by George Stubbs at Mount Stewart in County Down. Delve into the world of horse racing and uncover the hidden criticisms of this treasure's past owner.ProductionHost: Alison SteadmanProducer: Claire Hickinbotham/Sean DouglasSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreThis mini series shares it's name with a National Trust book, to find out more and to browse other reads in our collection please visit: shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-125-treasures.htmlTo find out more about Mount Stewart please visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/mount-stewartFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

The rolling hills of Stockbridge Down in Hampshire have a secret that comes after night falls. Ranger Kate Martin is hot on the trail of a mysterious species you might be surprised to meet in the UK, and uncover why this high vantage point was a perfect spot for grisly goings on.ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Claire HickinbothamSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor information about visiting Stockbridge Down, walks, wildlife and heritage please visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/stockbridge-down/stockbridge-down-wildlife-and-history-walkInformation about Glow-Worms and other creepy crawlies can be found with our friends from the Wildlife Trusts.www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/beetles/glow-wormFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Wildlife and nature is not just found in the countryside. Meet the buzzing birding community in the unlikely location of Leeds city centre.Ranger Kate Martin meets experts watching the skies for Peregrine Falcons, learns how listen for bird calls and discovers how even the smallest of spaces can be transformed into a haven for winged companions.ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Nikki RuckSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFind out more about birdwatching and creating a wildlife gardenwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Meet the University of Leeds peregrines and watch the live webcam sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/biodiversity/university-of-leeds-peregrines/[Ad] This podcast episode is supported by CJ Wildlife, caring for nature and bringing joy to your garden. Their National Trust Garden Wildlife Range is available for purchase at birdfood.co.uk/national-trust-garden-wildlife-range. A minimum of £190,000 from sales of the range will be given to support the National Trust’s vital conservation efforts. Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Hear the story of how an eccentric Victorian and a potato helped save Japan’s lost cherry blossom blooms. Visit an international Hanami party in London and wander through an underwater flowering meadow. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of blossom. ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Jesse EdbrookeSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFind the best places to see blossom: nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gardens-parks/best-places-to-see-blossom Share your blossom experience on social media with #blossomwatch[Ad] This episode is supported by Blue Diamond Garden Centres. Celebrate the unsung heroes of the tree world with the National Trust Native Tree Collection, available to purchase in store and from National Trust Native Tree Collection | Blue Diamond. A minimum of 10% of the retail selling price will be given to support the National Trust’s conservation work and ambitions to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Get set for adventure with the National Trust Kids’ Podcast. Join a host of colourful characters in stories exploring the world around us, from going wild outdoors to uncovering scientific marvels. Dive into our first story, Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. When some humans get in a pickle on a kayak, Ranger Rae and a band of animal heroes rush in to help with the rescue. Discover the wonderful world of the waterways and get to know one charismatic critter with the unique skills needed to help in an aquatic quest. Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, from the National Trust Kids’ Podcast, available on your favourite podcast app and at the link below. https://link.chtbl.com/NTKP1We’re trying out special audio adventures for 5-8 year old and their families as part of a pilot project in 2023. And we’d love to know what you, our valued listener, think. Please share your feedback with the National Trust podcast team at [email protected]

Experience life on Blakeney Point in Norfolk as it transforms throughout the year. From the mass arrival of seal pups in winter to the noisy feathered-frenzy of summer, discover how a remote stretch of shingle coastline is home to some of the UK's most unique marine wildlife.ProductionHost: Michelle DouglassProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover morePlease follow our seal-spotting guidance nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife/seal-spotting-guidance Find out more about visiting Blakeney National Nature Reservenationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blakeney-national-nature-reserve Read about the Sea Mammal Research Unit’s work www.smru.st-andrews.ac.uk Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

A disco ball, a pirate ship and portraits with speech bubbles are perhaps not what you’d expect to see when visiting a historic property, but at the UK’s first Children’s Country House, anything could happen. Join Curator James Grasby, as he explores this place filled with surprises at every turn.ProductionHosts: James Grasby and ManhoorProducer: Nikki RuckSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFind out more about visiting the Children's Country House at Sudburynationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/the-childrens-country-house-at-sudbury Looking for a day out that'll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/family-friendlyFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Until recently the history of Orford Ness has been kept top secret but now is home to endangered plants and animals making their home alongside eerie abandoned buildings once the hub of historic and world changing science experiments, including Britain's Atomic Bomb.A covert and secretive wilderness lies just off the Suffolk coast, join Ranger Kate Martin as she explores this military base turned nature reserve. ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Jack GloverSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more information on visiting Orford Ness go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/orford-ness-national-nature-reserve Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

An updated version of this episode is now available on our new History Podcast, Back When.To listen, please visit https://ntpodcasts.org/BW8 and make sure to follow the show to hear more tales from time.The original version of this episode, uploaded in 2022, will remain here for you to enjoy. Many of us grew up reading about Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle, but how much do you know about the woman behind the stories? In this episode we explore the lesser-known sides of Beatrix Potter. Discover how her love of natural science, fascination with fungi and knack for sheep farming formed one of Britain's most celebrated authors.ProductionHost: Sean DouglasProducer: Nikki RuckSound editor: Jesus Gomez and Nikki RuckDiscover moreFor more information about Beatrix Potter, her life, works and art go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/beatrix-potter AppealFrom a young age, Beatrix Potter loved animals and nature. So she started writing and drawing to share that passion. Do you have an exciting idea but not enough time and space to make it a reality? If you’re aged 16–25, we’d like to hear your big idea and give you the chance to bring it to life at Isaac Newton’s home, the world’s centre of gravity.Find out more about the competition: nationaltrust.org.uk/time-and-spaceFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Just beneath our feet lies a hidden world of ancient curiosities and undiscovered treasures but laying your hands on them and figuring out exactly what they are requires some extra special underfloor sleuthing to sort the rubbish from the rarities. An archaeological adventure awaits in the story of the Dust Detectives as the team uncover early medieval music and learn about the lives of ordinary people that played an important but unwritten part of Oxburgh Hall's history.ProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: James GrasbySound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreThank you to Anna Forrest, Matthew Champion, and Dr David Skinner DPhil (Oxon) for contributions to this episode.Among the music featured is a performance of early Tudor Choral song by Dr Skinner’s Choir ‘Alamire’.For more episodes and information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts To find out about Oxburgh Hall please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburgh-hall Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

There’s a midnight party happening deep in the woods. Meet the ravers, movers and shakers as they emerge from slumber to rule nature’s nightclub.Ranger Kate Martin heads out into the twilight landscape of Cragside in search of Bats, Moths and underwater noise makers.To explore Cragside by daylight please listen to part one of our North East Adventure please listen to The Inventors Playground | Green Gadgets ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreWith thanks to Bat Conservation Trust; Kosta Manser from the University of Bristol; Dave Chesmore from the University of York.For information on visiting Cragside please visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/cragsideFind out more about staying overnight at Cragside and other National Trust places here: nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays For more information on the moths mentioned and to take part in the Big Butterfly Count organised by Butterfly Conservation please visit Big Butterfly Count (butterfly-conservation.org) Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Buckle up for a safari through a land where nothing is at it seems, and uncover the story of an audacious Victorian inventor known as the Magician of the North.Ranger Kate Martin heads to Cragside to learn about the maverick Lord Armstrong, the worlds first smart home and a transformed landscape that makes gadgets from the surrounding natural world.To explore Cragside after dark listen to A Wild Night Out | Twilight Creatures of CragsideProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor information on visiting Cragside please visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/cragsideFind out more about staying overnight at Cragside and other National Trust places here: nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

If historic houses are the treasure boxes that keep the jewels within them safe, what happens when the box starts to fall apart?Find out how one precious item of home decor was left hanging when the walls around it crumbled, until conservators devised a rescue plan.Curator James Grasby heads to North Wales and to a warm welcome to Wrexham to visit Erddig, a home he once cared for to find out how the team are caring for this rare artefact.ProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: Claire HickinbothamSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor information on visiting Erddig please visit:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/erddig[Ad] A contribution from the sale of every roll of Little Greene wallpaper will be made in support of the National Trust’s conservation work. See their heritage wallpaper designs here: littlegreene.com/wallpaper/collections/national-trust-papers-ii Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Hiking, running, and cycling can be great ways to get from A to B for the environmentally conscious traveller. But for a truly alternative mode of transport why not embrace the power of the paddle? Jo Dyson heads to Anglesey to learn the ropes and become an expert in Stand Up Paddleboarding aka SUP.ProductionHost: Jo DysonProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more about paddlesports at National Trust places here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/best-places-to-kayak-and-canoe We hope this episode inspires you to begin your own paddleboarding adventure. However, this podcast is not a comprehensive guide. It’s important to research dos and don’ts to stay safe when you take to the water. Here are some useful resources to get you started: British Canoeinghttps://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2021/sup-safety-week-all-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe-on-the-water RNLIhttps://rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/stand-up-paddle-boarding For further inspiration, National Trust book Slow Adventures features Psyched Paddleboarding and lots of other ideas for your next wild expedition. Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Mae'r Gymraeg yn un o ieithoedd byw hynaf Ewrop, ond pa ran chwaraeodd ffermdy bychan ger Penmachno yng ngoroesiad yr iaith hyd heddiw? Ymunwch a Betsan Powys wrth iddi fynd ar siwrne i Dŷ Mawr Wybrnant i ddysgu mwy am Esgob William Morgan, un o gewri'r genedl sy'n cael ei adnabod gan lawer fel gwaredwr yr iaith Gymraeg.Click here to hear this story in English

Speaking and reading the language of your country of origin is something many people take for granted. But for many in the country of Wales, being able to engage with these elements of Welsh heritage takes on a much greater significance. That's because if it wasn’t from a very special man and a very special book, these elements of Wales' culture could have been lost to the sands of time.Presenter and Athlete Lowri Morgan heads to Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan to find out how his work ensured the survival of the Welsh language.Click here to hear this story in WelshProductionHost: Lowri MorganProducer: Claire HickinbothamSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more information about Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/ty-mawr-wybrnantFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

At Knole house in Kent, there’s an endangered red list species lurking amid the antique furniture. After remaining at the property for hundreds of years, the house team are doing all they can to ensure its survival for the future.Curator James Grasby unravels this story of heritage craft work as he finds out the lengths and efforts going into this item's survival.ProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: Claire HickinbothamSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more information about Knole please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/knoleTo find out more about Annabel Westman's book, Fringe, Frog and Tassel you can click here Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

After 5 years of climate change and fluctuating weather, we catch up with the highs and lows of our fluttery friends, the Silver Studded Blue butterfly in this revisted episode.Ranger Kate Martin hears how the team at Hafod Garregog nature reserve have been caring for the habitat of this peculiar butterfly species away from their usual home on the coast and learns how a team in Devon are making best use of some robotic helpers.ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Jack GloverSound editor: Jesus Gomez and Jack GloverDiscover moreFor more information about the places mentioned in this episode please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/hafod-estateandhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/sidmouth-countryside/salcombe-hill-circular-walkFor more information on the Silver Studded Blue and more butterflies and moths please visit our friends at Butterfly Conservation. https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/silver-studded-blueTo take part in the Big Butterfly Count organised by Butterfly Conservation please visit Big Butterfly Count (butterfly-conservation.org)Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

If you stumble upon 20 Forthlin Road, without knowing its history, you may assume it’s an unremarkable house, on an unremarkable suburban street. But it’s when you meet its former resident you realise, there’s much to this house than meets the eye. Producer and presenter Sean Douglas heads to Liverpool to meet the brother of Beatle, Paul McCartney.Now a photographer and visual artist, Mike McCartney recalls what it was like growing up in a creative household and relives tales from their childhood. ProductionHost: Sean DouglasProducer: Sean DouglasSound editor: Jesus Gomez Discover moreFor more information about visiting the Beatles homes please visithttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/the-beatles-childhood-homesFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected] teenagers from Liverpool started meeting up to make music together.They went on to become the Beatles.Do you have an exciting idea but not enough time and space to make it a reality? If you’re aged 16–25, we’d like to hear your big idea and give you the chance to bring it to life at Isaac Newton’s home, the world’s centre of gravity.Find out more about the competition: nationaltrust.org.uk/time-and-space

A family trip takes a surprising turn when a mysterious encounter changes the course of National Trust member Sally’s life.Hear how a chance meeting with a stranger set off a chain of events in this will they, won't they tale of romance and adventure. ProductionHost: Heather BirkettProducer: Michelle DouglassSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more information about visiting Attingham Park please visithttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/attingham-parkFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

As a Black Brit from London, going out for a hike used to feel like an alien concept for Sean. However, after 4 years working at the National Trust, he’s now developed a love for the great outdoors and all things Wilderness. His sister, like many others, has never been for a hike in her life. Can Sean convince her to embrace the outdoors on her first ever hike as they venture into Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) to climb Pen y Fan or will she be on the first train back to the capital? ProductionHost: Sean DouglasProducer: Sean DouglasSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor information on hiking Pen y Fan and for other walks around Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/bannau-brycheiniog-brecon-beacons/exploring-pen-y-fan-and-corn-duIf this podcast has inspired you to venture into the great outdoors, you may find this list of walking groups and outdoor resources helpful https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blackhiking[Ad] This podcast is supported by Cotswold Outdoor. For more info please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/our-partners/cotswold-outdoor-our-exclusive-walking-partnerFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Jo and Katherine are back on two wheels to continue their bikepacking adventure cycling along the Cornish and Devon coast finding out everything you need to know about taking a holiday by bike. This time on their bikes, they’re given some unexpected assistance, they come face to face with some curious creatures and they visit one of the National Trust’s most quirky properties.ProductionHost: Jo DysonProducer: Pippa Tilbury-HarrisSound editor: Jesus Gomez and Jack GloverDiscover moreFor more information on some of our favourite places to explore by bicycle please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/best-places-to-go-cyclingFor more top tips and essentials on Bikepacking please visit Katherine's website https://katherinebikes.com/ [Ad] This podcast is supported by Raleigh. For more info please visit https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/offers/raleigh-and-the-national-trust/Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected] Our competition mentioned in this episode has now closed. You can find terms and conditions here: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/ntp100

You’ve probably heard of backpacking and/or bike touring, but BikePacking is a combination of the two that makes for an exciting and exhilarating way to explore the great outdoors. In this episode join Jo Dyson on her two day bikepacking adventure along the North Cornish Coast.ProductionHost: Jo DysonProducer: Pippa Tilbury-HarrisSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more information on some of our favourite places to explore by bicycle please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/best-places-to-go-cyclingFor more top tips and essentials on Bikepacking please visit Katherine's website https://katherinebikes.com/[Ad] This podcast is supported by Raleigh. For more info please visit https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/offers/raleigh-and-the-national-trust/Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Wicken Fen is the National Trust's oldest Nature reserve and home to some of England's most spectacular wildlife. Three years after her first visit to Wicken Fen, Ranger Kate Martin catches up with wildlife photographer Richard Nicoll, for whom lockdown has presented some unique photographic opportunities.ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Sean DouglasSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more information about Wicken Fen please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserveFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

In this episode we catch up with Shaw’s Corner, the former home of celebrated playwright George Bernard Shaw. We'll be finding out how things have changed since we were last there and how the house team have being tackling the challenge of Covid-19.ProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: Sean DouglasSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor more information about the places mentioned in this episode please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/shaws-cornerFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Exmoor National Park and the Holnicote estate is known for its rolling hills, green pastures and flowing rivers, but these natural features also pose an ecological threat. To engineer a solution, our area rangers have sought the help of a rather mischievous workforce of Beavers.Once hunted to extinction, Beavers have now been reintroduced into Britain's Habitats to play a vital role in protecting our environment. ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Sean DouglasSound editor: Jesus Gomez Discover moreFor more information about Holnicote please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/countryside-woodland/explore-holnicote-estateTo experience a virtual tour of the Beaver enclosure please visit:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/virtual-visit/virtual-tour-of-holnicote-beaver-enclosureFollow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Experiencing nature and connecting with the world around us has been proven to have positive and lasting effects on our mental health and wellbeing.Created by 3x students from Bristol using sounds and music created in the natural world, this episode aims to transport you away from the hustle and bustle, and into a calm, relaxing soundscape.Think of the most idyllic woodland your mind can imagine; the dappled sunlight, chirping birds and babbling brooks. Now imagine you could visit this paradise without ever leaving your home. Welcome to Wellbeing Walks.ProductionHost: Kate MartinProducer: Sean DouglasSound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover moreFor our favourite walks at National Trust Places please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/walkingFor more information and up to date research surrounding mental health and access to nature please visit the NHS page: https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/green-social-prescribing/Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]