As a Black Brit from London, for Sean going out for a hike used to feel like an alien concept. However, after 4 years working at the Trust, he’s now developed a love for all things Wilderness. His sister, like many others, has never been for a hike in her life. Can Sean convince her to embrace the outdoors on her first ever hike or will she be on the first train back to London? If 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 

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101: Black Hiking

Jo and Katherine continue their bikepacking adventure along the Cornish and Devon coast. This time, they’re given some unexpected assistance, come face to face with some curious creatures and visit one of the Trust’s most Quirky properties. You can find terms and conditions for our our bikepacking competition here:https://nationaltrust.org.uk/ntp100 

100: A Beginners Guide to Bikepacking Pt2

You’ve probably heard of backpacking and/or bike touring, but BikePacking is a combination of the two that makes for an exciting and exhilarating way to explore the great outdoors. In this episode join Jo Dyson on her two day bikepacking adventure along the North Cornish Coast.

99: A Beginners Guide to Bikepacking Pt1

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.

98: Wicken Fen (Revisited)

In this episode we catch up with Shaw’s Corner, a  property we visited in Season 2, to find out how things have changed since we were last there and how the house team have being tackling the challenge of Covid 19.

97: Shaw's Corner (Revisited)

Exmoor National Park is known for its rolling hills, green pastures and flowing rivers, but these natural features also pose an ecological threat. To engineer a solution, our area rangers have sought the help of a rather mischievous workforce.   To discover more audio from the National Trust go to nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts 

96: Dam Engineers

Try to think of the most idyllic woodland your mind can imagine; the dappled sunlight, chirping birds and babbling brooks. Now image you could visit this paradise, without ever leaving your home. Imagine no more, welcome to Wellbeing Walks!   To discover more audio from the National Trust go to nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts.  

95: Wellbeing Walks

Join Actress Alison Steadman as she explores some of the most intriguing objects in the National Trust’s collections. Listen to 125 Treasures, a new 5-part miniseries by visiting nationaltrust.org.uk/125pod 

94: Introducing 125 Treasures

While the stories of our houses are well researched and archived, now and again we discover the alternate past of a place we thought we knew. Volunteer Mavis Laird understands this well, as she unknowingly stumbled upon the fascinating story of the secret past of Hughenden Manor.

93: Operation Hillside

In the first episode of a brand-new series of the National Trust podcast. We take a look at the fashion and photography of 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. 

92: The Dior Of Decor

Whilst we continue to prepare for the launch of Season 5, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes. This month we brave the North Sea and head to the remote Northumbrian Farne Islands. Whilst there, we encounter one of Britain’s most entertaining bird species, and learn just what it takes to secure their feathery future.

91: Counting the Farne Island puffins - Revisited

While we prepare for Season 5 of the National Trust Podcast, we’re revisiting episodes from the archives. This month, as it's February, we’ve chosen an episode that celebrates a rather unusual symbol of love.   Back in 2018, we sent our Senior Producer Sean Douglas, to the National Trust’s annual apple grafting festival at the Cotehele Estate, to see if he could cultivate his very own symbol of love.   

90: The Juicy Details of Apple Grafting - Revisited

While we’re on a break busily preparing for season 5, we’re taking this opportunity to listen back to some of our favourite episodes. This month it’s ‘Caring for the Country’s Rarest Plants’ from Season 3. In this episode Alan Power, former Head gardener at Stourhead, navigates his way to the Trust‘s secret Plan Conservation Centre to see exactly what it takes to look after some of the planets most important plants.    We’d also like to know what you think of the podcast so we can make Series 5 the best series yet.  You can help us do this by filling in our short survey, which you can find at nationaltrust.org.uk/podsurvey

89: Caring for the Country’s Rarest Plants – Revisited

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.    To find more episodes or a series you may have missed go to https://nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts. We’d also like to know what you think of the podcast so we can make Series 5 the best series yet. You can do this by filling in a short survey which you can find at http://nationaltrust.org.uk/podsurvey  

88: A Mystery Guest at the Beatles Childhood Homes - Revisited

In our first taste along episode, Ranger Kate Martin and her mystery guest experience a Lake District walk in an intriguingly new way.   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.    We are currently planning and producing episodes for season 5 of the National Trust Podcast. To help us improve the show we’d love your feedback. So to help us shape future episodes of this podcast we’d be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill in our end of season survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NTpodsurvey Extracts from this episode were taken from Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guides to The Lakeland Fells.

87: Taste Along With Wainwright

In season three of the National Trust podcast we'll be exploring some of the greatest gardens, walks and world-class collections around the country. We’ll be delving into the stories and characters that make each place so special. We’ll tread sandy paths and the polished wooden floors of country homes, delight in birdsong and sublime views, and enjoy exceptionally good cream teas. Do join us on the journey and immerse yourself in the wonders of the National Trust.

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