8 minA NIGHT BEHIND BARS: SHEPTON MALLET PRISON EXPERIENCEShepton Mallet prison closed in 2013 and since then has been open as a heritage site whilst developers wrangle over its future. People...
7 minROSES AND RUINS: MOTTISFONT ABBEYA visit to Mottisfont in June will give you the most incredible display of heritage roses in the UK. History, photos and visiting details.
7 minTHOMAS HARDY’S BIRTHPLACE – THE QUINTESSENTIAL ENGLISH COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF DORSETA visit to Thomas Hardy's rural cottage where he grew up. Photos, historical backgroud and visiting details.
7 minNUFFIELD PLACE – THE MODEST ARTS AND CRAFTS HOME OF BRITAIN’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPISTA visit to this peaceful home of one of the richest men in England. History, photos and visiting details.
12 minTHE 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 minSUTTON HOO: WHERE HISTORY MEETS MYTHLearn the true story behind the greatest archaeological dig in England - the facts behind the fiction. History, photos, visiting details.
7 minLOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVES TO THE NATIONAL TRUST? TRY HISTORIC HOUSESFed up with the National Trust? There are other options on offer where you can still explore stately homes, the Slow Travel way.
15 minA WALK AROUND SALISBURY’S CATHEDRAL CLOSEThe largest Cathedral Close in the country has some stunning old buildings. Visiting details, photos and history.
7 minNATIONAL 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.