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Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant | Cartref y cyfieithydd
4 augustus 2022 · 28 min
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. Lees meer
Click here to hear this story in English
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Not Lost in Translation | Home of the Welsh Language
4 augustus 2022 · 33 min
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. Lees meerPresenter 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 Welsh
Production
Host: Lowri Morgan
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Our first Welsh language podcast is coming soon
29 juli 2022 · 1 min
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On the Fringe of Extinction | Heritage Crafts
28 juli 2022 · 26 min
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. Lees meerCurator James Grasby unravels this story of heritage craft work as he finds out the lengths and efforts going into this item's survival.
Production
Host: James Grasby
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Seaside Butterflies | Robots in the countryside
30 juni 2022 · 14 min
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. Lees meer
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.
Production
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Jack Glover
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez and Jack GloverDiscover more
For more information about the places mentioned in this episode please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/hafod-estate
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https://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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Beatles Beginnings | At home with Mike McCartney
16 juni 2022 · 28 min
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. Lees meer
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.Production
Host: Sean Douglas
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For more information about visiting the Beatles homes please visit
https://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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
Appeal
Four 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
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The Stranger at Attingham Park
16 december 2021 · 18 min
A family trip takes a surprising turn when a mysterious encounter changes the course of National Trust member Sally’s life. Lees meer
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.
Production
Host: Heather Birkett
Producer: Michelle Douglass
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For more information about visiting Attingham Park please visit
https://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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Black Hiking | Pen y Fan
12 oktober 2021 · 31 min
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. Lees meerHis 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?
Production
Host: Sean Douglas
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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-partner
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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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A Beginner's Guide to Bikepacking | Part 2
26 augustus 2021 · 22 min
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. Lees meer
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.
Production
Host: Jo Dyson
Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez and Jack GloverDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
Our competition mentioned in this episode has now closed. You can find terms and conditions here: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/ntp100
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A Beginner's Guide to Bikepacking | Part 1
5 augustus 2021 · 23 min
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. Lees meer
In this episode join Jo Dyson on her two day bikepacking adventure along the North Cornish Coast.
Production
Host: Jo Dyson
Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Wicken Fen | Revisited
22 juli 2021 · 20 min
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. Lees meerProduction
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Shaw's Corner | Revisited
1 juli 2021 · 24 min
In this episode we catch up with Shaw’s Corner, the former home of celebrated playwright George Bernard Shaw. Lees meer
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.
Production
Host: James Grasby
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Dam Engineers | The Beavers of Holnicote
3 juni 2021 · 23 min
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. Lees meer
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.
Production
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Wellbeing Walks | Nature and Mental Health
20 mei 2021 · 16 min
Experiencing nature and connecting with the world around us has been proven to have positive and lasting effects on our mental health and wellbeing. Lees meer
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.Production
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
For 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Introducing: 125 Treasures | The Elephant in the Room
6 mei 2021 · 21 min
Join Actress Alison Steadman as she explores some of the most intriguing objects in the National Trust’s collections. Lees meer
In the first episode from this series we uncover an 18th century, mechanical marvel, hidden behind the doors at Waddesdon Manor.
Once part of a prized collection by the Rothschild family and the creation of master clock maker Hubert Martinet, this treasure is an elephant in the room that needs to be mentioned.
Production
Host: Alison Steadman
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham/Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
This 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 Waddesdon Manor please visit:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/waddesdonFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Operation Hillside | Lifting the Official Secrets Act
15 april 2021 · 21 min
Once the home of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, Hughenden Manor played an important role in helping to shape the outcome of World War 2. Lees meer
A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a National Trust volunteer uncovers mysteries from inside a once top secret headquarters.
Production
Host: James Grasby
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
To find out more about Hughenden Manor please visit:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughendenFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Dior Of Decor | Fashion and Photography
1 april 2021 · 24 min
Rainham Hall’s Anthony Denny; a name you’ve probably never heard, but one that’s likely influenced the clothes you wear, how you decorate and furnish your home and even the food you eat.
In the first episode of a brand-new series of the National Trust podcast. We take a look at the fashion and photography of an artist responsible for some of the most iconic covers of British Vogue and explore his life as he lived at Rainham Hall. Lees meerProduction
Host: Sean Douglas
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
To find out more about Rainham Hall please visit:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/rainham-hallFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Counting out the Puffins | Farne Islands | Revisited
18 maart 2021 · 13 min
Revisit a classic and one of our favourite episodes.
Ranger and presenter Kate Martin braves the North Sea and head to the remote Northumbrian Farne Islands.
There, she encounters one of Britain’s most entertaining bird species, the Atlantic Puffin and learns just what it takes to secure their feathery future. Lees meerProduction
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
Learn more about the Farne Islands, Puffins and other sea birds
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/farne-islandsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Juicy Details of Apple Grafting | Revisited
9 februari 2021 · 13 min
Revisit a classic and one of our favourite episodes from the archives.
Join Sean Douglas as he heads to the National Trust’s annual apple grafting festival at the Cotehele Estate, Cornwall, to unravel the scions from the rootstocks and sow the seeds of love in this quaint cornish orchard. Lees meerProduction
Host: Sean Douglas
Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
Learn more about Cotehele's orchards and the care that goes into preserving some of the most delicious fruits around the UK.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/cotehele/our-work-coteheles-orchardsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Inside the Secret Plant Conservation Centre | Revisited
21 januari 2021 · 21 min
Revisit a classic and one of our favourite episodes from the archives. Lees meer
Presenter and gardener, Alan Power, navigates his way to the National Trust's Plant Conservation Centre, hidden away in a top secret location, to see exactly what it takes to look after some of the planets most important plant species.
Production
Host: Alan Power
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus GomezDiscover more
Learn more about our work and conservation efforts here
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/our-cause/nature-climate/nature-conservation/plant-conservation-centreFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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A Mystery Guest at the Beatles Childhood Homes | Revisited
24 december 2020 · 9 min
Whilst we break for the holidays and prepare for the launch of series 5, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the archives. This month it’s ‘A Mystery Guest at the Beatles Childhood Homes’ from Series 3.
In this episode, a famous mystery guest joins a public tour of John Lennon’s childhood home. So, can you guess who the mystery man is before he is revealed? Listen to see if you’ve got what it takes. Lees meerDiscover more
To find out about visiting Forthlin Road head to https://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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Taste Along With Wainwright | Synaesthesia & Nature
19 november 2020 · 28 min
In our first taste along episode, Ranger Kate Martin and her mystery guest experience a Lake District walk in an intriguingly new way. Lees meer
If you’d like to taste along with Kate, you’ll need some fruit chews, mac & cheese, mint bubble filled chocolates and some cream soda.
Extracts from this episode were taken from Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guides to The Lakeland Fells.
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Behind the Scenes of Reopening
18 september 2020 · 21 min
After one of the most challenging years, the Trust is starting to nurture the green shoots of a new normal. Let us take you behind the scenes to witness the events and people that made our reopening possible. Lees meer
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Nature's Tasty Secrets | Foraging
4 september 2020 · 22 min
Edible nettles, sweet shop flavoured berries and deadly carrots are just some of the culinary, and not so culinary delights, Ranger Kate Martin encounters when she meets Fred the Forager for a late summer stroll. Lees meer
This episode aims to inspire you to explore nature in a new way. And should not be used as a reference for instructions on how to forage. Fred is an expert with decades of experience. If you would like to experience foraging for yourself we recommend you join a reputable course and only forage under expert guidance.
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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100 Years of Mystery | Agatha Christie
27 augustus 2020 · 13 min
While many of us are familiar with Agatha Christie’s characters, just how well do we know Agatha the person? Lees meer
As we celebrate 100 years of Christie publications, we take a look back at the woman behind the books, through the eye of her grandson, at her beloved Greenway House.
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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A Portrait of The National Trust
25 augustus 2020 · 18 min
In 2017 Teleri Fielden started her National Trust shepherdess scholarship deep in the valleys of the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Lees meer
We revisit her three years on to find out if the early mornings, harsh winters and constant rain have dampened her spirits or given her the drive to prove she’s got what it takes.
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Great Anthropause
7 augustus 2020 · 19 min
While we were all indoors during lockdown, stories of our wild neighbours bouncing back emerged across the globe. Lees meer
In this episode, podcast producer, Sean Douglas visits the Isle of Wight to investigate reports of wildlife taking over the island while humans were away. We also explore whether there will be a long-term positive impact on how we co-exist with the nature around us.
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFind out more about how scientists are tracking wildlife during the great 'anthropause' in Nature journal.
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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Pips in Space | Featuring Tim Peake
23 juli 2020 · 18 min
In 2015, European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake was headed to the International Space Station. On board with him were some pips from an Apple Tree, once belonging to a famous scientist whose discoveries had made his journey possible in the first place. Lees meer
In this episode we find out the extraordinary journey of these seeds through time and space and learn how a chance idea can change the world.
Production
Host: Sean Douglas
Producers: Michelle Douglass
Sound Design: Jesus GomezDiscover more
To find out more about Woolsthorpe Manor please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/woolsthorpe-manorIf you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Meet The Silver Surfers
2 juli 2020 · 22 min
Zoom, Whatsapp, Instagram and TikTok are no longer just Millennial buzzwords. For many senior citizens social media has become a part of daily life. Lees meer
Negotiating our new world over the past few months has meant many of those who may have traditionally shunned technology are learning new skills. In this episode, over-60s share how their lives have been transformed by tech, from keeping in touch with loved ones to adventuring to far-flung parts of the world. 😊💪🌈
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
Advice on coping with lockdown, including using technology and the internet, can be found at Age UK.
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Midsummer Magic and Mayhem | Stonehenge
18 juni 2020 · 20 min
For millennia, midsummer has been steeped in tales of mystery and magic. It inspired the construction of great temples, the lighting of bonfires and was even said to have caused people to act in strange and surprising ways. Lees meer
In this episode, we explore the meaning behind the legends of the longest day of the year. And we discover why so many people feel a mystical connection to this time of year.
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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This year to limit the speared of COVID-19, Stonehenge and Avebury will be closed for solstice and we’d respectfully ask that you stay away from these sites and the surrounding areas on that day.You can watch a live stream of the solstice on English Heritage’s social media channels. And if you’d like to experience the solstice in nature, please watch from your garden or from a viewpoint local to your home.
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The Ice Shelf Garden
4 juni 2020 · 17 min
Paul Zabel, an engineer and novice gardener, was sent to work in his first greenhouse in one of the most extreme locations on Earth. Lees meer
At the end of his isolation, as Paul eased his way back into society, he realised he had discovered some valuable life lessons which we could learn from as we go through the same motions.
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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In Tune With Nature | Dawn Chorus
7 mei 2020 · 15 min
In this episode we continue to bring you ideas and advice on how to keep in tune with nature during lockdown.
This time Andy Beer, author of Every Day Nature, gives us his top tips on how to grow a deeper understanding of the dawn chorus and to get better acquainted with your favourite feathered neighbourhood songstress. Lees meerYou’ll also learn how to get involved with DAWNS, one of the Trust’s most ambitious musical mass participation events happening in the early hours of 16 May. To sign up go to DAWNS to https://dawns.live/
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For more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Gardening in Small Spaces | How Gardens Heal
30 april 2020 · 18 min
When faced with heartache, music journalist Alice Vincent found a surprising remedy in her tiny balcony garden at her London flat. Lees meer
A complete gardening novice, Alice made the most of the little space and resources she had. What started as a distraction became an obsession and Alice slowly built a small urban sanctuary teeming with greenery and heady blooms.
She quickly came to realise the almost magical healing power of planting and growing. A new and life-changing kind of love story blossomed.
In this episode, Alice explains how even the most unlikely spaces – from concrete yards to windowsills - can be transformed into beautiful ‘micro-gardens’. And she shares her personal experience of the positive effect of gardening on our wellbeing.
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You can follow Alice on Instagram @noughticultureTo read Alice’s top tips for gardening in small spaces, go to:
nationaltrust.org.uk/balconygardensFor more podcasts from the National Trust, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts
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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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A Beginner's Guide to Night Photography
2 april 2020 · 18 min
In this episode, presenter Jo Dyson heads to the Lake District for a night of camping and stargazing. But unfortunately for Jo things don’t quite go to plan. Lees meer
Jo swaps her tent for a tripod to try her hand at some astrophotography on a night time stroll. Jo turns to astrophotographer, Steven Hanna for a masterclass in photography. Listen to discover how you can use your camera to shed light on the secrets of the night.
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For information about exploring Wasdale please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/wasdaleTo find out more about staying safe in the mountains and beyond, go to adventuresmart.uk
To get inspired about other amazing places for a star gazing adventure, visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/top-spots-for-stargazing
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A Beginner's Guide to Winter Walking
19 maart 2020 · 20 min
With its icy winds, relentless hail and plunging temperature, are you prepared for a winter mountain walk? Armed with a map, compass and warm flask, presenter Jo Dyson embarks on a walk to experience the remote and barren beauty of the Lake District. Lees meer
Jo meets the Wasdale Mountain Rescue team to learn how to stay safe on a mountain walk and discovers why the winter months are a surprisingly rewarding time to explore the outdoors.
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For information about exploring Wasdale please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/wasdaleTo find out more about staying safe in the mountains and beyond, go to adventuresmart.uk
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Bonus | A Toast to Blossom
12 maart 2020 · 5 min
As spring approaches and trees across the UK burst into blossom, why not make this special time of year a regular date in your nature calendar? Lees meer
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
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Drama at the Back to Backs | Britain's Social Housing
5 maart 2020 · 22 min
Britain’s answer to a housing crisis caused by the industrial revolution, Back to Back houses were once a prominent feature of northern towns. Lees meer
An early type of social housing, the Back to Backs became known for their poor conditions, with their cramped design and bad sanitation. But what was life really like for the people that lived there?
Join us as we visit the last remaining Back to Back houses in the UK. Listen as we take an immersive look into the lives of the families that called these places home.
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Bonus | A Promise for Nature
28 februari 2020 · 4 min
Nature is under threat! So we’re calling on the public to take one small step to protect the natural world.
This leap day we’re asking you to make a promise for nature. So how will you use your extra 24 hours to make a difference? Lees meerProducer: Claire Hickinbotham
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Fixing the Plastic Problem
30 januari 2020 · 35 min
This week, we bring you a special episode from our Countryfile Live 2019 podcast. This new series brings you some of the best moments from debates at the BBC’s Countryfile Live event at Blenheim Palace.
In this episode, Countryfile presenter Tom Heap and a panel of experts consider how we might fix the plastic problem. Lees meerDiscover more
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Introducing: 50% Renewable | Episode One
16 januari 2020 · 22 min
The beginning of this year marks the start of a year-long celebration of our 125th anniversary. This January we’re bringing you two special episodes from the podcast series we’re launching on sustainability.
The series ‘50% Renewable’ explores how the National Trust is working towards meeting 50% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2021. Lees meerProducer: Claire Hickinbotham
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Musical Time Machines
12 december 2019 · 17 min
Tucked away off a busy street in London lies a sanctuary for endangered sounds. The Benton Fletcher Collection at Fenton House and Garden is a rare treasure that boasts restored and working early keyboard instruments, some of which are nearly 500 years old. Lees meer
Guided by the Keeper of Instruments, National Trust curator, James Grasby finds himself transported to key moments in our musical past and learns what it takes to preserve these exquisite instruments and their unique sounds.
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For information about exploring Fenton House and Garden please visit
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Wild Swimming at 'Miami Beach'
21 november 2019 · 16 min
Wild swimming isn’t just for summer. As winter approaches, the hardiest swimmers enjoy the benefits the off-season brings. Lees meer
In this episode, Ranger Kate Martin heads to Carding Mill Valley where she’s introduced to the Shropshire Wild Swimmers and Dippers.
She’s challenged to a “refreshing” dip and discovers how open waters bring a sense of freedom to your mind, body and soul.Discover more
For information about exploring Carding Mill Valley please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/carding-mill-valley-on-the-long-myndTo find out more about enjoying wild swimming safely, go to: https://www.rlss.org.uk/open-water-swimming-safety-guide
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Sensory Walking | The Sounds of Nature
7 november 2019 · 23 min
Time spent in the great outdoors can be an immersive experience. But how often do we stop and take the time to really absorb the sounds, touch and feel of nature? Lees meer
Walker Julian Jackson senses things differently to most people. In this episode, he shows us how to create a deeper connection with the natural world.
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Halloween Special | The Secrets in The Walls
31 oktober 2019 · 21 min
In Tudor times disease and death were never far away, as were other more mysterious terrors that many claimed were lurking in the dark. Lees meer
In this Halloween special, curator James Grasby visits 500-year old Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire, to find out how the Tudors protected their homes against evil.
James meets house staff who reveal strange relics of our past and he comes face to face with a mystery that lay hidden in plain sight for centuries until someone looked closer.
Guided by folklore experts, James journeys beyond the veil to the stranger side of history.
And he discovers why Halloween’s roots are more ancient than we might think.
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Adventures in Motherhood | Buggy Walks at Stourhead
21 oktober 2019 · 10 min
National Trust places are great to spend time at with those we know and love, but they can also be places where new friendships are born. Lees meer
In this mini episode we follow Joanna and Rachel, two mums that met at a charity-run buggy walking group at Stourhead, as they embark on one of the National Trust’s most unique adventures.
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For information about exploring Stourhead please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourheadFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Secret World of Treetops
3 oktober 2019 · 19 min
Taking time away from his expeditions to the Amazon, professional tree climber James Aldred leads presenter Jo Dyson on a treetop adventure at Tyntesfield in Somerset. Lees meer
Jo realises that tree climbing is not just for kids and discovers that we are all more connected to trees than we might think.
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For information about exploring Tyntesfield please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/tyntesfieldFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Introducing: People’s Landscapes | Episode one
26 september 2019 · 24 min
In this special episode we bring you part one of our People’s Landscapes podcast series. Lees meer
It’s Northey Island, 991 AD. Viking raiders clash in bloody battle with the Anglo-Saxon army defending their land. Dr Eleanor Barraclough, lecturer in medieval history at Durham University, explores how this violent incident resulted in a mashup of cultures we can still see today.
People’s Landscapes is part of a National Trust programme telling the stories of places that have shaped the nation, marking the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre.
If you enjoyed this, you can listen to the whole series here:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peopleslandscapes/history
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The Heritage Question | Blackpool Illuminations
12 september 2019 · 20 min
As thousands of places across the UK open their doors for Heritage Open Days, we head to Blackpool to explore what heritage means to us as individuals and as a nation. Lees meer
In this episode, National Trust curator James Grasby goes behind the scenes to witness the thrill of the Blackpool Illuminations, a spectacle that’s firmly rooted in the past but continues to shape our heritage today.
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To find out more about Heritage Open Days happening this year at the National Trust and for links to places cared for by our friends please visit.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/heritage-open-daysFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Memories from Ned’s Mountain
18 april 2019 · 11 min
We’re back at Divis and the Black Mountain to meet Ned Clarke who has walked on the mountain for thirty years. Lees meer
Hear what it’s like to live side-by-side with these giants and discover how the mountain has been an escape in times of trouble.
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For information about exploring Divis and it's walks please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/divis-and-the-black-mountainFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Battling the Elements | Divis Mountain
4 april 2019 · 20 min
Against howling winds and biting rain to the summit on Divis Mountain, 1,500 feet above Belfast we find ranger and presenter Kate Martin battling the elements. Lees meer
As we cross this wild landscape we’ll discover blanket bogs that are as dangerous as they are healing, ruins that hold the secret to 2,000 years of life and death, and awe-inspiring views of the city and hills beyond.
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For information about exploring Divis and it's walks please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/divis-and-the-black-mountainFollow 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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk