Golden hour when all is quiet and still.

Photo: Justin Minns at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

#NationalTrust

Fancy a game of Croquet?
Here's a fun fact for #NationalCroquetWeek Chastleton House (which is in the care of the National Trust in Oxfordshire) is the unlikely place where the rules of croquet were properly codified by Walter Whitmore-Jones. Croquet England

On this day in 1536 Anne Boleyn was executed in the Tower of London. On the anniversary of her death, some believe she haunts Blickling Estate, which is thought to be her birthplace. Will you see her today?
bit.ly/BoleynWalk24

If you missed the first episode of the new series #AinsleysNationalTrustCookOff filmed at Wimpole Estate you can watch it on catch-up (or should we say ketchup) over on ITVX itv.com
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Here's some behind-the-scenes photos from the first episode of #AinsleysNationalTrustCookOff filmed at Wimpole Estate. This was Farm Manager, Emma taking Ainsley on a carriage ride.
Fancy taking a ride with us? bit.ly/CarriageRidesNT
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One of the curious aspects of the horse world is that horses are measured in hands. Henry VIII standardised the hand to four inches in 1541. Jasper here Wimpole Estate stands at 17.2 hands high #ainsleysnationaltrustcookoff
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Tune in now for ITV's new series #AinsleysNationalTrustCookOff filmed at Wimpole Estate. This week, Ainsley will be joined by his chef pals Poppy O'Toole and Sam Grainger. Ainsley Harriott ITV Plimsoll

Today at 11.40am, tune into ITV's new series 'Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off' when Ainsley Harriott will be cooking up a storm from the Kitchen Garden at Wimpole Estate

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#AinsleysNationalTrustCookOff

Serving you #Bridgerton realness at Peckover House.

Thank you to our brilliant volunteers who helped out with this litter pick on Cley beach. With new volunteers swelling the ranks of our Countryside Ambassadors, we’re looking forward to doing lots more for wildlife on the Norfolk coast and Broads in the months ahead!

We're proud to be joining together with over 150 organiseations to speak up for nature.

We'll be marching to Parliament on 22 June to send a clear message to all politicians to #RestoreNatureNow

We hope to see you there!
restorenaturenow.com
RestoreNatureNow

Wisteria Wednesday...

The wisteria is blooming right now. Pause and witness its beauty and smell, as it cascades down walls and buildings like a scene from a fairy tale.

📷 Peckover House & Garden, Blickling Estate, Paycocke's House & Garden & Oxburgh Estate.

Did you know the collection of rhododendrons at Sheringham Park are of national importance? Set amongst Scots pines you can climb to the top of the viewing towers to admire them from above and see all the way to the sea.
📷Olivia Ivens, Rob Coleman, hjean84

Set a reminder! 📺
Ainsley Harriott has a brand-new series coming to ITV on Saturday 18 May. 'Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off' is filmed at three National Trust locations, including Wimpole Estate and Blickling Estate in the East of England. #ainsleysnationaltrustcookoff

Want to enjoy a view like this?
You can now visit Wicken Fen at a different time of day. The Visitor Centre and Boardwalk will remain open until 8pm on Thursday evenings this May. Join us for family craft activities, pizza, the sound of birdsong and a great view.
📷Rob Coleman