The National trust was founded in 1895 and was established to save our nations heritage and countryside. They restore and protect 300 houses, look after 250,000 hectares of land including forests farmland, countryside and if that wasn't enough they also protect 775 miles of coastline. All of this is for the public to enjoy and at the same time they are protecting our history and landscapes for hopefully many years to come. This is why we love to explore the National trust getting involved in all that it has to offer.
We have been members for two years the money we pay to become members is used to help the National trust with there restoration projects, so we know our money is being used for something worth while. Also they do the best cream teas and serve some lovely seasonal foods, yum.
The one reason we love being National trust members so much is when we are on our camping trips we will often see signposts for a National trust and can just stop off at any one that takes our fancy without having to pay. Some times we will be taken off the beaten track and find a new place to explore. These can be an incredible old manner houses where we can discover the storys of the people who lived there, or can take us into the wild countryside, to waterfalls or beach coves. You never know where the next sign may take you.
With miles of countryside there are always new places to explore
The coastline they look after is some of the most beautiful we have ever seen
Every property the National trust restore and look after are different they all have there own stories, Some are large manor houses with glamorous and grand rooms with beautiful lavish gardens. These can have you imagining yourself as a lord of the manor the next as a woods man taking care of his land, you learn about the family and people that kept it running.
Other properties may take you to old farm houses or pubs that have stood the test of time to grand castles nestled in the countryside so much to explore.
The interiors of the houses are as grand as you could imagine these family wanted to show there wealth to there guests. they are keep true to with authentic furniture and paintings from the families pasts, and have items laid out as if they had just left but will be back.
You can discover how the family lived and how the house was kept alive with the servants and chefs exploring the kitchens and servants rooms
If you are getting tired from all your adventuring there are rooms with comfy old chairs for you to rest and take in the incredible artwork. in the winter months the log fires are lit and you can relax with a mulled wine to escape the cold outside giving you a glimpse of what it was like to live such a lavish lifestyle.
The allotments are used to grow fruit and vegetables for the cafe in some of the properties so you can have a tasty fresh treat after all your exploring.
There are always events on throughout the year and seasonal fun to be had. for christmas the houses are decorated with trees and the tables are set for a grand christmas dinner
The coastline they look after is some of the most beautiful we have ever seen
Every property the National trust restore and look after are different they all have there own stories, Some are large manor houses with glamorous and grand rooms with beautiful lavish gardens. These can have you imagining yourself as a lord of the manor the next as a woods man taking care of his land, you learn about the family and people that kept it running.
Other properties may take you to old farm houses or pubs that have stood the test of time to grand castles nestled in the countryside so much to explore.
The interiors of the houses are as grand as you could imagine these family wanted to show there wealth to there guests. they are keep true to with authentic furniture and paintings from the families pasts, and have items laid out as if they had just left but will be back.
You can discover how the family lived and how the house was kept alive with the servants and chefs exploring the kitchens and servants rooms
If you are getting tired from all your adventuring there are rooms with comfy old chairs for you to rest and take in the incredible artwork. in the winter months the log fires are lit and you can relax with a mulled wine to escape the cold outside giving you a glimpse of what it was like to live such a lavish lifestyle.
With all these grand halls and lavish rooms each house would not be complete without a garden. The National trust have there own team of gardeners but the past is well preserved with them using some of the old techniques from former gardeners of the past.
There are always events on throughout the year and seasonal fun to be had. for christmas the houses are decorated with trees and the tables are set for a grand christmas dinner
We have loved being members of the National trust and will be for years to come to think our money is going towards helping keep our rich history safe makes it all worth while.
We can explore to our hearts content. deer parks, caves and coastline thanks to the National trust. We hope we have inspired you to explore these incredible places hiding themselves away in our green rolling hills of our English countryside. The national trust is just one of our many reasons to explore but there is so many reasons to get out and enjoy the outdoors in any season.
