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Learn more about conservation in the House with our guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms.Find out how we look after the house and collection during the winter months.

Join the rangers for their series of themed guided walks on the Ightham Mote estate.Discover more about the history, flora and fauna on the estate, together with how we care for this area of outstanding natural beauty. Each guided walk with focus on a different theme – Wed 23 Jan – history / archaeology, Wed 6 Mar – coppicing, Wed 24 Apr – bluebells, Wed 1 May – bluebells, Wed 26 Jun – charcoal burning, Wed 17 Jul – farming, Wed 25 Sep – autumn

Spend a few hours helping the conservation team wax the floors in this special place.Join the conservation team as they tackle one of the biggest jobs of the winter clean, waxing the floors.Please note that this event will involve kneeling, using a buffer and lots of wax.

Our weekly running group – perfect for beginners.If you\’re tempted to give running a go, but haven\’t been sure where to start or quite able to find the motivation, this could be the group for you. We\’ll be taking routes and setting a pace to suit all abilities, making the most of the beautiful coastal setting of The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park. All sessions are led by our qualified run leader, on hand to offer advice and encouragement.

Join the garden team on an early morning guided walk taking a closer look at the shapes and structure of the conifers, hedges and topiary.

Enjoy an hour\’s walk around Nostell\’s picturesque parkland.Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week.

Slow down and awake your senses on our morning outdoor long walk. Hot drinks included.Grab a friend and join our ranger Richard for a relaxing and informative walk along the river Wandle. These 3 hours long walks are a great way to discover more about the past, present and wildlife of our sites (Watermeads, Happy Valley and Morden Hall Park) while experiencing some time to yourself, time to relax and be spoiled. Meeting point:Tooting and Mitcham Football Club car park All money raised from the tickets sale helps us look after Morden Hall Park – for ever for everyone

Whether you are new to sewing or have been doing it as long as you can remember, the Gibside Sewing Group meet weekly and everyone is welcome.The Gibside Sewing Group meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am in the main caf�. They\’re a friendly bunch that enjoy a good natter with a cup of coffee and cake, while allowing their creative talents to come to the forefront. Quite often, they will be contributing to a creative project for at Gibside.

Ever wondered what the conservation team get up to when the doors are closed? Now is your chance to find outFind out about the vital conservation work that goes on when Newton House is closed. A member of our conservation team will be on hand to explain how we protect our historic buildings and what work is currently being done in the house.

Enjoy a tour of the Brewhouse, Weighbridge and Bakehouse with Sir Vauncey and his maid, as they show you the working areas of the Stableyard.After your tour of the Stableyards, you\’ll have a guide to beer-making with our own estate brewers, Tollgate Brewery. Have a taste of Tollgate Ale, then enjoy pizza, breads and cookies to top off your day. Find more Dine & Discover workshops, talks and tours on the website.

Learn about the stories behind the pictures in the HallJoin us for a guided tour viewing pictures in our collection

Slow down and awake your senses on our outdoor short walk. Hot drinks included.Grab a friend and join our ranger Richard for a relaxing and informative walk around Morden Hall Park. These walks are a great way to discover more about what we do to protect and wildlife and preserving the history of the park. Meeting point – outside the Potting Shed Caf�. All money raised from the ticket sales helps us look after Morden Hall Park – for ever for everyone

Join a Ranger guide for a Naked Tree walk around our spectacular parkland and discover the beauty of our native trees in their bare winter glory.

Enjoy an hour\’s walk around Nostell\’s picturesque parkland.Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week.

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by the classic story of Rapunzel.Build a tower, make a prince\’s crown, braid Rapunzel\’s long flowing locks and hear the story of Rapunzel.Space is limited so, where possible, please only bring one adult per child.Tiny tots are welcome, and free of charge, when accompanying an older sibling or companion. However, please note that the sessions are designed for 2-5 year olds so the activities may not be suitable for younger children.

Blow the cobwebs away with a morning run round the Tyntesfield estate, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way.Open to all abilities – no one will be left behind. Led by members of the Nailsea Running Club. Price includes a cup of tea or filter coffee afterwards in the Cow Barn restaurant.Please note, there will be no Feel Good Friday run on 19 April 2019 (Good Friday).

Find out more about the parkland that surrounds Basildon Park mansion from our knowledgaeable team of volunteers and rangers a they take you on a guided walk of the park.Join our volunteers and rangers for a walk around Basildon Park. A refreshing way to take in the park, whilst learning about the steps we take to protect the parkland and its wildlife inhabitants.

Learn more about the fascinating house and ruins with our guided tour of the exterior.Find out about the architecture and discover how the Messel family transformed Nymans into their Dream House.

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.These walks are a great introduction to the White Peak area of the Peak District, or simply a chance for fresh air and exercise! Walk routes change each week and may include stiles, slopes and steps, mud and livestock.

Ormesby Hall has a team of volunteers to ensure that visitors make the most of their time with us and bring the place to life. We are currently looking for more volunteers to join our team.Are you interested in volunteering at Ormesby Hall? If you would like to make new friends, develop new skills and support the conservation charity then please come along to the taster day to meet some of the volunteers and see the different volunteering roles in action.Please phone 01642 328904 to book your place.

Join us on a guided tour of the servant areas below stairs, including areas not on the normal visitor route.

Join a history tour to hear all about Gibside and how it came to be.The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens. It was fashioned with two things in mind – spectacular views and \’wow\’ moments. Today it offers a glimpse into the past and the compelling story of heiress Eleanor Bowes, which is packed with tragedy, romance, scandal and triumph.

Celebrate the Welsh patron saint of lovers this St Dwynwen\’s Day with afternoon tea in the Morning room of Dyffryn House.On this special Welsh day, enjoy a delectable array of sandwiches, homemade cakes and a glass of bubbly in the Gallery cafe with your loved ones as you look out at our majestic, Edwardian gardens.Admission to the gardens is also included in the price, so you will be able to enjoy a relaxing stroll around our grounds before or after your tea.

We are continuing to work towards \’unlocking\’ more rooms in Polesden Lacey House, guest bedrooms, corridors, & the King\’s suite, for everyone to enjoy.This involves structural work and extensive funding to restore the rooms and will take some years to achieve.The Unseen Spaces Tour will give you a preview of these spaces while the work is in progress and you will be able to see rooms that have never been open to the public before.

Enjoy a guided tour of the castle this winter.This winter we\’ll again be offering timed entry tickets and guided tours throughout the day to give our visitors the opportunity to learn more about the castle at this quieter time of year.

Tim Laycock weaves together the writings of Hardy and Barnes on the realities of country life in the winter months.The Hard Times of Old England. The folksongs and stories of rural communities living on the edge are powerful, poignant and occasionally very funny. Tim Laycock weaves together the writings of Thomas Hardy and William Barnes on the realities of country life in the winter months.This event is free, suggested donation �2.

Experience a night of amazing food in atmospheric surroundings at Calke Abbey�s 7-course Gourmet Night.Blow away the winter cobwebs at Calke Abbey�s ultimate seven-course feast. Get your taste buds tingling with spiced canap�s, sample mouth-watering estate-reared meat and enjoy plenty of sweet treats to finish off your feast. We�ll have a special wine list recommending wines to suit each course, which you�ll be able to purchase by the glass (or bottle!).

Join in this free weekly 5km timed run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.People of every ability are encouraged to get involved; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; all are welcome. Starting from the Stables the two lap course takes you through Nostell\’s woodland and rolling parkland. You\’ll need to register at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/nostellpriory/ before you come along for your first run.

Whether you\’re new to running, a youngster or an Olympic athlete, all runners are welcome at Gibside parkrun, a free 5km timed run every Saturday at 9am.It\’s an opportunity to enjoy running in a historic garden where the background noise includes birdsong, perhaps a lawnmower or two, and not much else. The route will take you along the avenue road, past the Hall ruin, through the woodland to make your way back to the beginning. If you\’re new to parkrun and need to register, please visit the parkrun website – www.parkrun.org.uk

Join our free friendly 5K family run every Saturday of the year, 9am start. It\’s not a race but a timed run along the same off-road course each week marshalled by volunteers. Supervised children and dogs on leads are welcome to join in too.Register at parkrun.org.uk/Killerton

If you have time to spare and want to make a difference, there are many ways you can involved in our work.Outdoors and indoors, we have lots of volunteer roles to choose from at Belton House. Fancy joining our team?

Slow down and awake your senses on our morning outdoor long walk. Hot drinks included.Grab a friend and join our ranger Richard for a relaxing and informative walk along the river Wandle. These 3 hours long walks are a great way to discover more about the past, present and wildlife of our sites (Watermeads, Happy Valley and Morden Hall Park) while experiencing some time to yourself, time to relax and be spoiled. Meeting point:Tooting and Mitcham Football Club car park All money raised from the tickets sale helps us look after Morden Hall Park – for ever for everyone

During selected dates in January you will be guided around the garden to learn more about what happens in the winter after our gates are closed.

Being physically active is easier than you think! Get hands on and join our gardener Emily as you help us prune our roses under her guidance.Join us during these open-to-all rose pruning sessions; you\’ll get some fresh air and also hints and tips on rose pruning as you work and learn about how we manage the rose beds in our historic rose garden.

Discover the history beneath your feet as you explore Longshaw and beyond.Find out about the geology of this well loved area of heath moor, gritstone quarries and woodland, once unrecognizable long before humans made their mark.

With little food available in winter, families relied on preserves from the summer harvest and whatever would grow in the garden. Sample Victorian recipes made from the most basic ingredients. You may find carrot jam to be surprisingly tasty…

Join us on a short tour of the basements to learn more about the Wimpole Hall Butler and the areas he worked in.

Spend quality time in an urban oasis sitting around a woodland campfire to deepen your connection with the natural world.Grab a friend and join our Parks & Outdoor team on this hands-on and mind-on experience in a relaxing woodland setting. You\’ll learn how to light a fire using a flint and a striker, how to cook on a campfire and you\’ll learn basic bush craft knife skills. Meeting point – White BridgeAll money raised from the ticket sales helps us look after Morden Hall Park – for ever for everyone

Slow down and awake your senses on our outdoor short walk. Hot drinks included.Grab a friend and join our ranger Richard for a relaxing and informative walk around Morden Hall Park. These walks are a great way to discover more about what we do to protect and wildlife and preserving the history of the park. Meeting point – outside the Potting Shed Caf�. All money raised from the ticket sales helps us look after Morden Hall Park – for ever for everyone

Meet some of our volunteers over a cuppa and find out more about how you can join this friendly team.Meet some of our volunteers over a cuppa and find out more about how you can join this friendly team. There are plenty of roles available here for different types of volunteers, where you can use or develop your skills and make a different to our special place. If you�re planning to come along please email canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk or just turn up on the day.Please be aware that Canons Ashby is not otherwise open on this day.

Come experience the joy of mosaic art for yourself. Materials included. Suitable for all abilitiesTake some well earned time out for yourself and discover your creative side with our fun mosaic workshop. Following the guidance of our Learning Team, you will be using small glass tiles and tile pieces to create a bigger decorative tile with a picture or pattern that can be used as a teapot stand or coaster. All money raised from the tickets sale helps us look after Morden Hall Park – for ever for everyone

Join us for a monthly celebration of all things scientific at our Science Saturdays – there\’s something for all ages.0

Join the team from Hartlepool paranormal for an evening of investigation in the darkness of Ormesby Hall.Join the team from Hartlepool paranormal for an evening of investigation in the darkness of Ormesby Hall to see what lies within.Please call Hartlepool paranormal investigations to book your place.

Gibside is delighted to host Great Run Local who organise free weekly 2km and 5km timed runs that are open to everyone and are safe and easy to take part in.The runs will take place at Gibside each Sunday throughout the year. To find out more about Great Run Local and to register please visit the Great Run Local website – www.greatrunlocal.org

Let nature stir your senses and creativity during this relaxing mindfulness-inspired class.Unwind with the relaxing power of watercolour in this friendly, inspiring workshop. Immerse yourself in the absorbing colours and shapes of the natural surroundings under the guidance of our artist Stefania Boiano who will show you the basics of watercolour and lead you to create your own artwork inspired by Morden Hall Park.All money raised from the tickets sale helps us look after Morden Hall Park – for ever for everyone.

Learn all about birds, from spotting them to song identification, and discover the winter migrants of Newtown.If you\’re new to birdwatching, then join our short guided walk around the creeks, meadows and woods of Newtown. Discover which birds have arrived for the winter and which live here all year round. Learn how to identify their birdsong and record those that you\’ve seen.

Blow away the cobwebs and walk into the New Year with a 5 mile ramble around the Clent Hills.

Come and experience Dinefwr\’s magnificent landscape this January as we invite you into the People\’s Landscape.To celebrate Dinefwr\’s landscape, on each Sunday in January there will be a walk and talk inviting you to discover things about the landscape you may not have known before. The topic of each walk and talk are as follows:6th January – White Park Cattle13th January – Dinefwr Castle20th January – Dyfed Archaeological Trust27th January – Birds at Dinefwr

Get out and discover Hanbury\’s park this winter.Walk off those seasonal indulgences, enjoy beautiful views and learn more about the history and ongoing restoration of the park from our knowledgeable guides.

Discover how the cholera disease ran rampant through Dorset and how a family friend of Hardy�s invented the first dry earth closet. Visit Hardy\’s Cottage for an informal drop-in talk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers.

An opportunity to enjoy the early season with a stroll around the garden. Warming soups and hot drinks available.

Join us for a ramble on the estate, followed by a traditional roast in the caf�.Work up an appetite on our informal guided walk of the estate, taking in the sights and sounds of winter wildlife in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Then head back to the Mote Caf� to warm up with a home cooked Sunday roast and delicious pudding.

Enjoy one of our delicious carvery lunches in the stables caf�.Enjoy one of our delicious Sunday roast lunches in the stables caf�. Made using local produce, much of it grown in our very own Kitchen Garden, it\’s the perfect way to warm up after your winter walk and treat yourself after exploring everything…

See the Attingham fallow deer herd up close as we feed them their winter rations.The eighth Lord Berwick loved his fallow deer herd so much he would often feed them himself – watch us continue this tradition over the winter months. We\’ll be feeding the deer to help them through the winter every weekend at 2pm in the deer park, and daily in the Shropshire February half-term school holidays (excluding Christmas Day).

If these walls could talk…Join one of our knowledgeable guides as they bring to life the dramatic history of this fascinating building.

Join us on a short tour of the basements to learn more about the Wimpole Hall Butler and the areas he worked in.

Inspired by the centenary anniversary of Women�s Suffrage, our forthcoming partnership with the National Portrait Gallery �Faces of Change �Votes for Women� , will bring a significant collection of national importance to Northern IrelandCelebrating the national public programming theme of Women and Power, the display of items from the National Portrait Gallery, alongside the indigenous items held within the collection at Mount Stewart, will contextualise the role of Edith Londonderry and celebrate her British and Irish counterparts in the fight for political parity.

What was the famous \’Enigma\’ ? Did he really write \’Land of Hope and Glory\’ ? Who was \’Nimrod\’ ? These are just some of the topics explored, and you may find there\’s some real surprises!Join our speaker Richard Westwood-Brookes to gain a deeper insight into Elgar and discover some of the music which you may have never heard before!

How far can you fling a welly? Join us for welly wanging fun every weekend throughout January.You can also squelch your way around Brockhampton on a welly walk every weekend. Make the most of the outdoors this winter. Warm up with delicious food from Old Apple Store tea room after your welly based exertions.

Enjoy one of our delicious Sunday roast lunches in the stables caf�. Made using local produce, much of it grown in our very own Kitchen Garden, it\’s the perfect way to warm up after your winter walk and treat yourself after exploring everything that Knightshayes has to offer.

Visit on a milling day and see our team of volunteer millers in action as they harness the power of the River Itchen to turn waterwheels, gears and millstones to produce Winchester City Mill\’s traditional wholemeal flour.Our milling demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day (subject to volunteer availability)The Mill\’s expert millers will guide you round and answer any questions you have about this working watermill.

Come and warm up by the log fire in the Entrance Hall – there\’ll be board games for you to play, and our volunteers will be on hand to share Stourhead\’s history with you.

Enjoy the magic of stories by lantern light in the castle.Join our storytellers as they weave their spell with stories throughout the day by lantern light to capture your imagination.

Join us as we take part in the RSPB\’s 2019 Big Garden BirdwatchWe are encouraging our visitors again this year to count the number of birds they see at Dinefwr as part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Your results will help the RSPB find out which birds are thriving and which are not. Pick up a spotter sheet from the visitor centre and count away.

Come along to the caf� for a short demo to discover the natural healing properties of our gardens herbs to promote the healing of coughs and colds at this chilly time of year.

In the quiet of a winter garden, whispering sounds and voices echo past histories and nature\’s secret activity. Wrap up warm and take in some of the lesser known gardens and buildings on this first ever sound trail.From the turmoil of the Second World War to the reimagined Victorian Laundry, cracking ice, summer breeze and owl calls – Yorkshire sound artist Rachel Sedman has created six soundscapes inspired by Beningbrough to fire your imaginations.

The Mansion will only be open for exclusive tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4 January to 10 February 2019Each guided tour gives you the chance to see inside the mansion while it is normally closed to the public. Join one of our winter tours to experience the atmospheric Mansion and discover our stories; Tour content will vary as each tour guide has their own specialist area of knowledge, from the lives of the Berwicks who lived here to our conservation and restoration work.

Thomas Hardy controversially subtitled Tess of the d\’Urbervilles A Pure Woman and later wrote that he \’lost his heart to Tess as he wrote about her\’. Delve into one of Hardy\’s most famous novels and find out about the stories that lie behind it.

Run, jump, crawl and see your fitness improve using the natural environment with our beach circuits sessions.Taking place every Sunday at Broad Haven South join our instructor for an hour-long session.Suitable for all ages and abilities, dogs welcome too!Find out more about our sports activities – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole-striders

Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens with 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!

Join a history tour to hear all about Gibside and how it came to be.The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens. It was fashioned with two things in mind – spectacular views and \’wow\’ moments. Today it offers a glimpse into the past and the compelling story of heiress Eleanor Bowes, which is packed with tragedy, romance, scandal and triumph.

From Monday 29th October your four legged friend will be allowed in Ham’s garden all year round. There will be walking routes available from Visitor Reception or from our website, and a free treat for every new canine guest.From Monday 29th October your four legged friend will be allowed in Ham’s garden all year round. There will be walking routes available from Visitor Reception or from our website, and a free treat for every new canine guest.

Grab a workout walk map and give our 12 fitness stops a go to get a head start in burning off those \’brussels!Our workout walk will have you burning off your \’brussels in no time. You\’ll be able to find twelve different exercise activities dotted across the estate to give a go. Not into your star jumps and burpees? Don\’t worry! We have several mental health stops with Yoga poses and breathing exercises for you to enjoy.Maps can be picked up from reception.

Grab a workout walk map and give our 12 fitness stops a go to get a head start in burning off those \’brussels!Our workout walk will have you burning off your \’brussels in no time. You\’ll be able to find twelve different exercise activities dotted across the estate to give a go. Not into your star jumps and burpees? Don\’t worry! We have several mental health stops with Yoga poses and breathing exercises for you to enjoy.Maps can be picked up from reception.

Grab a workout walk map and give our 12 fitness stops a go to get a head start in burning off those \’brussels!Our workout walk will have you burning off your \’brussels in no time. You\’ll be able to find twelve different exercise activities dotted across the estate to give a go. Not into your star jumps and burpees? Don\’t worry! We have several mental health stops with Yoga poses and breathing exercises for you to enjoy.Maps can be picked up from reception.

Our free guided themed tours at National Museum of Scotland explore everything from Scotland\’s history to the supernatural.

As the sun fades see the woodland walk lit up, and enjoy the changing colours of the trees through the seasons from autumn to winter.As Autumn sets in at Basildon Park, the woodland really comes to life. The stunning display of Autumn colour on the trees is being further enhanced by an illuminated woodland display, which will last until January this year so you can enjoy the illuminated woodland walk throughout the winter as well.We\’ve added hundreds more lights this year, so it\’s set to be extra special this year.

As the sun fades see the woodland walk lit up, and enjoy the changing colours of the trees through the seasons from autumn to winter.As Autumn sets in at Basildon Park, the woodland really comes to life. The stunning display of Autumn colour on the trees is being further enhanced by an illuminated woodland display, which will last until January this year so you can enjoy the illuminated woodland walk throughout the winter as well.We\’ve added hundreds more lights this year, so it\’s set to be extra special this year.

As the sun fades see the woodland walk lit up, and enjoy the changing colours of the trees through the seasons from autumn to winter.As Autumn sets in at Basildon Park, the woodland really comes to life. The stunning display of Autumn colour on the trees is being further enhanced by an illuminated woodland display, which will last until January this year so you can enjoy the illuminated woodland walk throughout the winter as well.We\’ve added hundreds more lights this year, so it\’s set to be extra special this year.

From Monday 29th October your four legged friend will be allowed in Ham�s garden all year round. There will be walking routes available from Visitor Reception or from our website, and a free treat for every new canine guest.From Monday 29th October your four legged friend will be allowed in Ham�s garden all year round. There will be walking routes available from Visitor Reception or from our website, and a free treat for every new canine guest.

From Monday 29th October your four legged friend will be allowed in Ham�s garden all year round. There will be walking routes available from Visitor Reception or from our website, and a free treat for every new canine guest.From Monday 29th October your four legged friend will be allowed in Ham�s garden all year round. There will be walking routes available from Visitor Reception or from our website, and a free treat for every new canine guest.

Wrap up warm and let\’s set off on a winter adventure. There are still lots of things to see and do at Gibside during January and February that will have the whole family involved.With less leaves on the trees it\’s a great time to explore the gardens and woodlands . You\’ll be amazed at the nature you can discover. To help, the self-led winter nature trail will help you to uncover Gibside�s secrets; from listening to birds and spotting berries to measuring the height of a tree.

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.

A welcome return to the world of Norman Thelwell, featuring plump ponies, social satire and idyllic local landscapes.There\’ll be old favourites on show, including the antics of iconic characters Penelope and her mischievous pony, Kipper. The exhibition also includes other satirical cartoons, with astute and amusing observations on country life, and breathtaking landscape art. Some of this work has never been publically shown before, including a selection of Thelwell�s early sketches.

Join curator Helen Wyld to learn more about this fascinating exhibition on a guided tour. 14:00-15:00 Meet at 13:45.

National Museums Scotland is offering a series of events for anyone affected by Dementia and their relatives, friends and supporters.0

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.

See new acquisitions from across the museum�s collections, from the skull of a killer whale to cutting-edge ceramic design and beautiful 19th and 20th century Japanese ceramics.