Mulling it over

Come and try your own hand at knitting and add a few rows to the Swanley Scarf.Knitting in medieval times was generally used for socks, caps, undershirts and hose. It is estimated that to produce a hand knitted sweater, from shearing the sheep to finishing, would take a competent craftsmen 100 hours. At today\’s minimum, wage that would cost �783.

Discover more about the women in Kipling\’s life.As part of the National Trust\’s \’Women and Power\’ programme in 2018, we will be highlighting some of our collection that depicts the lives of the Kipling women. The highlights will be staged throughout the house.

This month we are celebrating all of the books that we have here at Berrington, both inside and out. If you love a great read then this could be the best place for you.We wanted to celebrate the wonder of books here at Berrington. It is for this reason that both outside, around the grounds, and inside the mansion we are celebrating books, old and new. With talks about our conversation works, conservation in action on selected days and plenty of books to find all around site, why not come and see if anything takes your fancy?

In September the damson orchards that are such a special feature of Brockhampton estate are in harvest. Join in the camaraderie of a home front harvest by joining us to pick your own damsons, or purchase a bag of ready picked fruit to make your own delicious recipes at home. As well as joining us for damson picking, enjoy delicious treats in our cafe made from the fruits of the estate, or discover traditional recipes for damsons in the manor house kitchen.

Join us as we celebrate our winning worthy women, as voted for by you, in a modern day representation of Stowe\’s famous Temple of the British Worthies.

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion.

47th Annual Festival

In the mansion uncover the stories of the three Cawley boys who were lost in the First World War as we hold a remembrance exhibition in honour of them.Step back in time and take a moment to remember all of those who were lost during the First World War as we honour them with this new exhibition in the mansion. Discover items belonging to the boys and learn about their stories, both from their life spent at Berrington through to their time in the trenches.

As part of the National Trust\’s Women and Power programme for 2018, we are celebrating 100 years of women getting the vote by telling two stories of women from Killerton and their roles at the heart of the fight for votes for women, on opposing sides.

Take a moment to look closely at the samplers we are fortunate enough to have in the Old Post Office collection and on display in the house. Discover the history of samplers and marvel at the embroidery skills of such young girls.

Pick up one of our self-led walks from our visitor welcome centre to enjoy a ramble around the gardens and park, and discover more about the surprising stories of the women of Stowe. You may also experience Stowe\’s awesome autumnal colours.

Jersey Festival of Words 2018 will take place between Sept 26 and Sept 30. Already confirmed are bestselling novelists PETER JAMES and JOANNA TROLLOPE, and poet LEMN SISSAY.

A festival for children and adults. Founded in 2006, this small local book festival provides programmes for adults and children. A number of Scotland�s most successful authors and politicians deliver talks on their experiences and writings. Creative writing workshops for children introduce them to the wonders of literature through storytelling.

Explore a selection of Cliveden\’s world-renowned statuary collection, chosen exclusively by our onsite art curator.Femininity has a strong influence over Cliveden\’s sculpture collection. Discover which aspects of femininity they represent, and see how they relate to our Cliveden\’s women featured in \’Misrepresented?\’

Have you ever wondered what it takes to look after the objects in our care? This month, as part of our conservation in action, we\’re focussing on how we care for furniture. Around the house you\’ll see we\’ve highlighted staff and volunteers\’ favourite items along with how we take care for them. For more detailed information, why not pop along to our Housekeeping day on Weds 19 September.

Explore the beautiful work of two spectacular sculptors, as you wander through the Nunnington Garden. Brought to life through the idyllic setting, this special collection of life size bronze sculptures exhibits life at its most tranquil, capturing the most innocent of moments of everyday life.

Meet the iconic children\’s character, the Tiger Who Came to Tea, in a special pop-up exhibition celebrating 50 years since the publication of Judith Kerr\’s classic. In association with Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children\’s Books.The exhibition will include 10 high quality framed facimilie illustrations, graphic panels, a re-creation of Sophie\’s kitchen complete with giant tiger, bespoke dressing up costumes and film content about Judith\’s life. Delve into the world of children\’s books of the past with a special display from our Worker\’s Library Collection.

Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli\’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me? Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli\’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me?

Our new manor exhibition explores Disraeli\’s heritage, religion, appearance and presentation and explores his nature as an \’outsider\’.Join us in our new exhibition exploring Disraeli\’s nature as an outsider. We\’ll be exploring his heritage, religion, appearance and presentation.

Step back in time to meet the inhabitants of Dunster Castle and discover their stories on this family trail.A trail of tales takes you from the modern day to the Viking invasion. Follow the trail around the site to solve the questions and learn more about Dunster\’s gory past.

Families can help Herbie the Hedgehog get ready for hibernation with a trail around the gardens. Solve the trail and collect a prize at the end.Pick up a trail from the garden kiosk.

After a year being cared for behind the scenes while the roof was being repaired the fashion collection is back with a bang and will be showing how women\’s fashion became politicised during the campaign for women\’s suffrage.

Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli\’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me? Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli\’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me?

Explore a selection of Cliveden\’s world-renowned statuary collection, chosen exclusively by our onsite art curator.Femininity has a strong influence over Cliveden\’s sculpture collection. Discover which aspects of femininity they represent, and see how they relate to our Cliveden\’s women featured in \’Misrepresented?\’

Look for the Tudor dolls hidden around the house and find out what their jobs were. Lots of different roles were needed to make the household run smoothly.

Sooty is our resident moggy. Join this summer for an insiders view of life on the farm past and present.0

Pick up a trail booklet from reception and start exploring the grounds at Arlington Court to find for some of our terrific trees. Have a go at bark rubbing and see if you can identify all of the trees to claim to your prize! �1 per trail. Normal admission applies.

Keep your eyes peeled this summer at the gorge and see how many things you can tick off on your walk. There might even be some of the gorge\’s more mystical residents to spot.Whether you opt for the full gorge walk or a shorter one there will be things to tick off, how many can you get? Check sheets will be available for a donation from visitor reception.

The garden at Avebury Manor is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy. Continue to experience the garden\’s beauty and tranquility with an exhibition of outdoor sculptures.The exhibition will showcase a range or artists and works. In previous years there have been bronze pheasants running across the South Lawn, larger than life steel boxing hares, stone carved thinking figures and mosaic flowers bobbing above the Monks\’ garden beds.

Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary… See the lost follies of the water garden re-imagined by artists and architects.Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary… These four new works are not something you\’ll see every day; they\’ll bring to life the spirit of the garden as its original designers intended it – playful, extraordinary and exciting.

Visit during this joyful time to see the house and church decorated for harvest. Help yourself to some home-grown produce from the garden for a donation, try the harvest trail around the parkland, or join us for apple weekend.Visit during this joyful time to see the house and church decorated for harvest. Help yourself to some home-grown produce from the garden for a donation, try the harvest trail around the parkland, book tickets for our harvest concert on 22 September, or join us for apple weekend for lots of apple related activities on 29-30 September.

It\’s not just the Tudors who lived at Little Moreton Hall. For the first time original staff accommodation will be opened to visitors and a set of rooms never seen before will be revealed. Find out more about the modern inhabitants of Little Moreton, their work for the National Trust and what it is like to live in a wonky Tudor mansion house.

An introductory exhibition about Robert Adam, the great Neo Classical architect and designerThis Spring at Osterley come and meet Robert Adam, the Scottish architect and designer responsible for remodelling Osterley House from 1760-1780. Discover how he was inspired by his travels in Europe on the Grand Tour, and how this is reflected in his designs for Osterley\’s magnificent interiors. See copies of his drawings and learn how he worked with the master craftsmen of the eighteenth century to create some of the most breath-taking Neo classical designs.

An audio experience round the gardens. Hear another side of our four Cliveden Women, as interpreted by world renowned writers.Linked with the National Public Programme \’Women and Power\’, \’A Room Of One\’s Own\’ celebrates Cliveden\’s proud history of powerful females and highlights their achievements. Internationally renowned theatre company Paines Plough bring the stories of Cliveden\’s women to life with an immersive audio experience around the estate. Writers involved are Sabrina Mahfouz, Zodwa Nyoni,April De Angelis and Alexandra Wood.

In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery an exhibition supporting the celebration of 100 years since women got the right to vote comes to Killerton.

Pack your bags for an adventure as we discover the incredible journeys made by the people ofQuarry Bank. Based on newly written stories by Berlie Doherty with beautiful illustrations by Emma Baldwin.Taking inspiration from the diaries, letters and photographs in the Quarry Bank archive, we\’rerecreating, rewriting and reinventing incredible journeys made to and from Quarry Bank. On aninteractive trail and with a host of exciting events all summer you can go on a journey into the pastand your own imagination.

Be inspired by our stumpwork pictures and explore autumn using fabric and threads.

Feast your eyes on nature\’s bounty. Visit the farmhouse garden to see the seasonal produce growing at Stowe.Borrow our autumn seed guide and see how many you can spot. Can you spot any early conkers, or are they still in their prickly shells?

Find out how the National Trust redecorated, furnished and opened Mompesson to visitors in 1977 in our exhibition upstairs. In 1975 the National Trust inherited an empty house following the death of the last resident Denis Martineau. Over the next two years the National Trust refashioned the house as it might have been in its Georgian heyday. This involved choosing appropriate colours to paint the panelling and ornamental plasterwork and acquiring paintings, furniture and objects to fill the empty rooms.

Explore the ancient parkland to find out more about harvest time in history. Find our clues hidden in the trees and answer the questions, then head to the shop to claim your sticker! Explore the ancient parkland to find out more about harvest time in history. Find our clues hidden in the trees and answer the questions, then head to the shop to claim your sticker!

This summer, five artists have responded to \’The Spirit of Berrington\’ in a range of creative disciplines.Discover Berrington in a new light and see a brand new exhibition in the walled garden. As part of our Walled Garden and Pleasure Grounds Restoration Project we are collaborating with the Hereford College of Arts students to get a fresh perspective of the walled garden from an artists point of view. From the 11 July you can come and see this new exhibition for yourself.

As part of the National Trust\’s Women in Power national programme, we will be exploring the lives of Emlin and Rebecca Finch – two women who ran the forge and whose reform and hard work created a sustainable and successful business.

Mr X Stitch, AKA Jamie Chalmers the Kingpin of Contemporary Cross Stitch, is bringing his revolutionary embroidered designs to a new exhibition at Standen.The exhibition charts the craft�s development through time, highlighting why it is still relevant today. Jamie �Mr X Stitch� Chalmers is one of the UK�s best known male embroiderers. His fresh and sometimes subversive work has proven to a new generation that this creative craft is alive and kicking.

An exhibition exploring the lives of three women who influenced the garden\’s design. Focussing on their creative legacy and the social circles within which they moved, the exhibition will highlight each of their unique contributions to the development of this well-known garden.

An evocative special exhibition commemorating the end of the First World WarWhere Poppies Blow tells the story of a doomed generation, including poet Edward Thomas, author of Adelstrop, who fought to protect the fields, flowers and birds of Britain. Curated by award-winning author John Lewis-Stempel, it reveals the importance of the British countryside and sense of place as an incentive to join up, and the solace nature afforded to men in the trenches. A first set of evocative exhibits will be on display until 8 July with a second set from 16 July. Closed 9-15 July.

A new woodland poetry wall rediscovering the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More.Lace up your walking boots and follow in the footsteps of the Gibbs family to rediscover the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More.This brand new woodland poetry walk will guide you through Tyntesfield\’s plantation where you\’ll encounter rustic summerhouses, glorious views and tales of romance, heartbreak, and despair.

Explore the beautiful work of two spectacular sculptors, as you wander through the Nunnington Garden. Brought to life through the idyllic setting, this special collection of life size bronze sculptures exhibits life at its most tranquil, capturing the most innocent of moments of everyday life.

New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry\’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter\’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family.

2018 marks 100 years since some women were granted a parliamentary vote. To mark the centenary we are celebrating the women who significantly contributed to the history of Sutton Hoo. Discover about the legacy left by an Anglo-Saxon Queen… In the Exhibition Hall Treasury you will find three hand-crafted wall hangings made by Sutton Hoo\’s closest primary school Melton. The hangings depict the role the Queen may have had in orchestrating the burial in Mound One and what story she was perhaps telling through the objects she buried with her husband.

Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens from a contemporary take on a Georgian pavilion.Discover an installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison. Taking their inspiration from how the Harley\’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Go on, take a look!

Lost Voices explores the experiences of women whose stories were not heard, and which are often lost to us today because of their age, status or means. Installations across Quarry Bank will bring their voices to life.In 1918 women in Britain were finally given the right to vote, but only if they were over 30 and owned property. This meant that for the majority female workforce in the cotton mill at Quarry Bank, nothing changed. They didn\’t receive the vote for another 10 years.

This year join us for a sensory exploration of Tudor smells. Following on from last year\’s sleep project we delve further into everyday health and wellbeing from a Tudor perspective.How did the Tudors believe air and scent affected them? How did they think their body interacted with the environment around them? Find out more and discover how air and scent can keep you well in the 21st century too. Families can join in the fun with the \’You Smell!\’ trail and lots of hands on smelly activities.

From May Polesden Lacey launches a new programme, Power Play, exploring the social power of inimitable Edwardian socialite Margaret Greville. Power Play is part of the National Trust\’s Women and Power programme, exploring women\’s lives voices and achievements, marking 100 years since the Representation of the People Act granted some women the right to vote. Polesden Lacey\’s new programme will explore how Maggie Greville became so influential, and more importantly, how she took advantage of her influence and power.

Pick up a map to explore the follies and let your creativity run wild!There\’s art in the garden but it\’s not paintings, and it\’s not in a gallery…The artworks are in the garden and they\’re just for fun – we call them follies. Use this map to explore! Let your creativity out and decide whether you think the follies are fabulous…or not!

Explore Cecilia Strickland\’s life at Sizergh in the eighteenth century, through her own words.Uncover the story of one of Sizergh\’s influential eighteenth-century residents, Cecilia Strickland, as her experiences of love, loss and hope are brought to life in a new exhibition through the house and gardens inspired by her surviving letters.

Touch and handle different items from the collection in this free object handling session.Every day at 1.30pm in the Ante Room, on the ground floor, you have the chance to handle different items from the collection, ranging from pieces used in the daily running of the Manor and objects from the rooms, to items Baron Ferdinand\’s guests may have used. We\’ll also explain how we care for the collection today, following Miss Alice\’s housekeeping rules.

Explore Cecilia Strickland\’s life at Sizergh in the eighteenth century, through her own words.Uncover the story of one of Sizergh\’s influential eighteenth-century residents, Cecilia Strickland, as her experiences of love, loss and hope are brought to life in a new exhibition through the house and gardens inspired by her surviving letters.

Join one of Stourhead\’s volunteers on a guided introduction to the new Genius story at Stourhead. Discover more about the Hoare family who created this special place on a walk through the garden that was described as \’a living work of art\’.

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.A free 20 minute talk on weekdays about the Aviary and its work, presented by a member of the Aviary team. Learn about the exotic collection of rare and endangered birds at Waddesdon and the important conservation work of this registered zoo.Restored in 2003, examine the intricate detailing of his 19th century Aviary. Join the birds up close at feeding time and meet out famous Rothschild Mynahs. Our expert aviary keepers will be on hand to answer questions.

Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers. The walk will take in the seasonal highlights, including stars of the Nymans collection. The garden rangers will also share the Nymans story, which includes a brief history of the Messel family and their home, how the gardens were created and how it is being cared for now.

Every day a member of the garden team lead a free walk and talk around the garden. Why not join one to find out more about the history, see the seasonal highlights and pick up some tips.

\’Together in the cause\’Join the crusade, create your own Suffragette badge and proudly wave the banner. Learn more about this historic revolution in Wales\’s biggest industry of the Victorian era. We tribute those local heroes that pushed for equality by inviting you to hear their stories in our suffragette exhibition. Join their cause, and wear the badge with thanks and awe of their strength. With tours, workshops and activities for children, celebrate together this momentous achievement.Normal Admissions Apply, free for National Trust Members.

Did you know that in its heyday, the Mount\’s harbourside village was home to over 300 islanders and by 1811, there were 53 houses, 4 streets, 3 schools and 3 public houses?From digging into the history of the village and harbour life, to the conservation of our castle, connect with the island and its stories through daily guided tours of island life. Hear about the families that call the Mount home, view the buildings that have played key roles in the village\’s history and discover what life here today is really like.

Artist Mark Fairnington will present a series of miniature oil paintings at Cherryburn this seasonThe oil paintings have been made to reflect Cherryburn, the surrounding landscape, and the work of Thomas Bewick. Mark has been inspired by a series of walks he has made around Cherryburn and Northumberland. This exhibition is part of Mapping Contemporary Art in the Heritage Experience, a major new research project led by Newcastle and Leeds Universities: http://research.ncl.ac.uk/mcahe

Enjoy a guided tour of the garden to discover the sights, sounds and smells of the autumnal season. Limited availability, pick up a token from the garden kiosk.Why not treat yourself at the stables afterwards with a drink and a slice of cake?

Have fun exploring the garden while looking for topiary shapes, identifying the silhouettes and going on a word hunt.Explore, find and describe features of the garden to complete your own letter, just like the Messel family used to. Then brighten it up with your own logo and flower illustration. To help with ideas, the trail will get you looking for unusual topiary shapes and designing your own. Can you identify the garden features from their silhouettes? Search out special plants by going on a word hunt.

Join our experienced ranger guides on a free tour of the park as they share how we care for our historic landscape, with a glimpse of the deer too, if you\’re lucky. Our park is home to all kinds of wildlife, from our beautiful deer herd through to our ancient trees. And of course, humans have had their say over this place, too. Find out about some of the stories of how this land has changed across the centuries.It\’s the best way to end your visit to Dyrham, as the tour ends in the car park, so you can soak up all that Dyrham has to offer to the very last moment.

The spirit of Chippendale lives on! Nostell is teaming up with 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year, The Hepworth Wakefield to explore the role of artists in influencing interiors with special commissions from Giles Round.Through this exciting collaboration, contemporary artist Giles Round will respond to the legacy Chippendale has left behind as an interior designer. You\’ll see Obelisk Marbling company, a contemporary artwork in a historic room at Nostell and can observe the traditional paper marbling techniques at work.

12 stories in time to spark your imagination and challenge your ideas. Created by renowned local author Manon Steffan Ros.Experience 12 stories relating to Penrhyn\’s past, present and future. Created by Manon Steffan Ros and presented in a variety of different ways within the castle.

A feast for the eyes and ears – This exciting art installation of 2000 clocks forms an imagined landscape in Penrhyn Castle\’s derelict, unloved rooms.Join us for the finale of this touring installation at National Trust properties.The installation has taken inspiration from the clock maker John Harrison, known today for creating the marine chronometer, which made it possible to tell the time at sea.The clocks form patterns and shapes along the floors and surfaces – set to different times so that visitors will hear a musical delight of ticking, clicking and chiming throughout the day.

A new exhibition looking at the history of book binding and how Theodora initiated her extensive programme of rebinding the collection.

The end of summer means the hop harvest. Hops are still grown, picked and dried in traditional ways on our estate. Walk with us to see the hop gardens, picking shed, drying oast and hoppers huts. Plus sample ale brewed from hops grown on Little Scotney Farm.Please note that tickets are sold on a first come first served basis on the day of each tour.�3 per person

Discover the woman behind the title. With a new exhibition in the house discover Theodora, the 4th Marchioness of Bristol – a thoroughly modern woman whose vision, passion and commitment helped to seal the future of the Ickworth we experience today.

In this RAF centenary year Carol Quarini has created a contemporary textile response to Gawthorpe Textiles Collection\’s original Battle of Britain machine-lace panel.Made in 1946 the panel commemorates the famous air battle that was a pivotal moment in World War II, and in which Flying Officer Richard, 2nd Lord Shuttleworth was killed in action. Carol\’s exhibition includes an installation of stylized parachute shapes, one for each airman who died in the Battle.

This autumn discover more about Adelaide Watt, an independent and powerful woman, ahead of her time. As the last owner of Speke Hall, her passion secured its survival.

In 1897, Tatton Park hosted an extravagant costumed ball, in celebration of Wilbraham Egerton\’s Earldom. Discover the guests and the costumes they wore, the music and colour of high society entertaining. Explore the vital role the servants had in preparing to host such an occasion and the enormous quantities of food needed to feed the guests. Two newly acquired portraits of Earl and Countess Egerton wearing their ball finery are displayed for the first time.

Discover the female Pre-Raphaelite, often overshadowed by their male counterparts. This exhibition shines a light on their work as muses and as makers.This exhibition will shine the light on the women associated with Red House. With items on loan from the William Morris Gallery explore Jane Morris\’s dual role as muse and maker. As well as showcasing the work of her fellow artists and makers, Lucy Faulkner, Bessie Burden, Lizzie Siddal and May and Jenny Morris.

Maurice, 4th Lord Egerton, left a lasting legacy in Kenya: explore the development of his African estates and the story of his time in Kenya, where he\’s still celebrated and held in great affection today

Gawthorpe remembers the lives of family members lost in both World Wars. Free with admission to the Hall.