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7 min

ROSES AND RUINS: MOTTISFONT ABBEY

A visit to Mottisfont in June will give you the most incredible display of heritage roses in the UK. History, photos and visiting details.

7 min

THOMAS HARDY’S BIRTHPLACE – THE QUINTESSENTIAL ENGLISH COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF DORSET

A visit to Thomas Hardy's rural cottage where he grew up. Photos, historical backgroud and visiting details.

7 min

NUFFIELD PLACE – THE MODEST ARTS AND CRAFTS HOME OF BRITAIN’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPIST

A visit to this peaceful home of one of the richest men in England. History, photos and visiting details.

11 min

THE LAWRENCE OF ARABIA WALKING TRAIL

This 7 mile trail takes in TE Lawrence's house, grave, site of death and military base where he worked. Full directions, photos and history.

9 min

SUTTON HOO: THE REAL STORY BEHIND NETFLIX'S 'THE DIG'

Learn the true story behind the greatest archaeological dig in England - the facts behind the fiction. History, photos, visiting details.

7 min

LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVES TO THE NATIONAL TRUST? TRY HISTORIC HOUSES

Fed up with the National Trust? There are other options on offer where you can still explore stately homes, the Slow Travel way.

15 min

A WALK AROUND SALISBURY’S CATHEDRAL CLOSE

The largest Cathedral Close in the country has some stunning old buildings. Visiting details, photos and history.

7 min

NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERSHIP - IS IT WORTH IT?

Many people consider whether it is worth it to take out membership - here we look at the pros, cons and costs involved.

11 min

31 HISTORIC WRITERS’ HOUSES YOU CAN VISIT IN ENGLAND

From humble cottages to stately homes, these literary houses are open for visitors to explore and learn about the writers who lived there.

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