National Trust Audio Magazine

Autumn 2025 audio edition highlights We hope the autumn issue of National Trust Magazine will inspire you to get out and about to experience all the season has to offer. Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a journey to reconnect with the nature on our doorsteps, revealed in the new BBC TV series Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth by taking a nostalgic trip through some of the nation’s best-loved film and TV adaptations of her works, and the National Trust places that helped bring Austen’s world to life. And if you feel like venturing out, we’ve got you covered with our round up some of the best ways to celebrate the season at Trust places, from Christmas cheer to Diwali lights.And, as always, you can discover events and activities to help you make the most of your membership this season, along with news stories to keep you up to date with all the work you’re supporting. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 Introduction and Editor’s letter00:01:32 News from around the Trust00:08:06 From the Director General00:11:28 Hamza’s Wild Isles00:19:44 Stitches in time00:33:22 Lights, Camera, Austen00:46:26 The future of conservation01:01:44 Hop through history01:08:50 Out and about01:14:55 Credits To listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Members of the Trust receive a print or digital issue of the magazine free of charge. Full of behind-the-scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

Spring 2025 audio edition highlights The latest issue of National Trust Magazine has landed and, as always, it’s packed full of fascinating stories and updates from across the Trust. This spring we’re taking a look at the work that’s been going on at Trust places to restore the health of the UK’s rivers, while comedian and art-lover Sandi Toksvig introduces a new book celebrating women artists and designers. Listeners can also learn how the Trust is recreating the Japanese festival of Hanami at Kingston Lacy in Dorset and take a tour of Henrietta Bankes’ interpretation of a Japanese garden.Meanwhile there are plenty of ways to make the most of your membership this spring, from World Book Day events to seasonal blossom walks - plus news stories to keep you up to date with all the work you’re supporting. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 Introduction and Editor’s Letter 00:01:37 News from around the Trust00:07:37 From the Director General00:11:38 National Trust AGM Report 202400:17:37 Henrietta’s Garden00:28:04 From Source to Sea00:45:54 Women Artists and Designers at the National Trust01:02:34 When Old Meets Bold01:02:05 Out and About01:15:28 Credits To listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Members of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind-the-scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

On September 27th 2023, the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland was felled overnight in an act of vandalism, triggering a far-reaching wave of shock and sorrow. Join Heather Birkett as she goes behind the scenes to explore the enduring impact of this beloved landmark, the aftermath of its loss, and the community’s efforts to preserve its memory. Search for National Trust Podcast on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/NTP Or visit our website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts ProductionHost: Heather BirkettProducers: Nikki Ruck, Katy Kelly, Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound Design: Nikki Ruck Discover more The Heartwood prints will be on display at The Queens Hall, Hexham from the 6th September until the 19th October. Find out what’s on in Northumberland Park and The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/whats-on/ Keep updated with the sycamore news https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/hadrians-wall-and-housesteads-fort/next-steps-for-the-sycamore-gap-tree SurveyWe hope you’re enjoying listening to the National Trust Podcast and the stories we tell from the places we care for.Please take 5 minutes to complete our survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/W2YJZWM and be in with a chance of winning a £50 National Trust online shop voucher. You must be over the age of 16 to enter. Full terms and conditions are listed at the end of the survey.Your feedback will help us improve the way we tell stories, share experiences and take you on an adventure through our landscapes and history. Thank you, The National Trust Podcast TeamIf 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

Summer 2024 audio edition highlights We hope the summer issue of National Trust Magazine will inspire you to get out and about to experience all the season has to offer. Lose yourself in the glorious scents and colours of the historic rose garden at Mottisfont in Hampshire, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Discover the changing world of the 17th century at Dyrham Park in Gloucestershire with history broadcaster Alice Loxton. And meet the real ‘Indiana Joneses’ of the National Trust, as our archaeologists share their most exiting finds. And, as always, you can discover events and activities to help you make the most of your membership this season, along with news stories to keep you up to date with all the work you’re supporting. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 Introduction and Editor’s letter 00:01:19 News from around the Trust 00:07:00 From the Director General 00:09:43 Coming up roses 00:21:14 Drawing the line 00:33:16 The real Indiana Joneses 00:44:47 Beach life 00:52:35 Changing worlds 01:03:25 Ainsley’s National Trust Cook Off 01:09:23 Out and about 01:14:16 Credits To listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Members of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind-the-scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

Autumn 2023 audio edition highlights We hope the autumn issue of National Trust Magazine will inspire you to get out and about to experience all the season has to offer.Find out how Trust places have shaped the hit TV series Dr Who as the show celebrates its 60th anniversary. Discover the hidden history of disability at Trust places, and how we’re working to make sure everyone feels welcome at the Trust today. Or join TV architect George Clarke in a conversation with curator Liz Green about the Trust’s most remarkable buildings.And, as always, you can discover events and activities to help you make the most of your membership this season, along with news stories to keep you up to date with all the work you’re supporting. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 Introduction and Editor’s Letter 00:01:23 News from around the Trust00:06:56 From the Director General00:10:34 Through space and time00:25:46 Changing Chalk00:37:10 In conversation with George Clarke and Liz Green00:47:02 Everywhere and Nowhere00:57:40 An object I love01:02:49 Meet… Liz Nelstrop01:06:27 My membership and Me01:09:56 What's on01:13:38 Credits To listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Members of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind-the-scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

Spring 2023 audio edition highlights We hope the spring issue of National Trust Magazine will inspire you to get out and about to experience all the season has to offer. Find out how we’ve been working with people and other conservation charities to start conversations about nature, and come up with a plan to protect it for future generations. We’re also sharing a preview of a new book by Trust curators, in which they delve into the stories of 100 of the most remarkable books and manuscripts in our care. Meanwhile younger readers, and the young at heart, can go behind the scenes of the new Children’s Country House Museum at Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, where everyone can enjoy hands-on history in a thoroughly new way. Finally enjoy the best show of the season with a round-up of places to discover spring blossom, from historic orchards to urban streets fizzing with flowers. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 Introduction and Editor’s Letter00:01:24 News from around the Trust 00:06:34 From the Director General00:11:16 AGM report 202200:18:27 Let's talk about nature00:31:42 Bring on the blossom00:42:15 A journey through books00:50:35 The Children’s Country House01:02:23 My membership and me01:05:55 What's on - events & exhibitions01:10:00 Credits To listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsMembers of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind-the-scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

We hope the summer issue of National Trust Magazine will fill you with the joys of summer as our gardens start to bloom. Take a tour of 20 Forthlin Road with Mike McCartney who grew up here with his brother Paul. Mike shares his memories in an intimate look at the early days of the Beatles. We’ll also reflect on the many Trust places which have hosted royalty over the centuries, and highlight some of the 70 tree-planting projects being planned this year to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Finally, explore the sounds and scents of the magical Glendurgan garden with volunteer Andrew Hesser, who is registered blind.You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor’s Letter00:01:01 - News from around the Trust00:06:50 - From the Director General00:10:19 - Meet the new Chair00:16:11 - A royal visit00:28:06 - 20 Forthlin Road00:44:12 - Yes, we scan00:53:14 - Silent witnesses01:00:41 - A fresh perspective01:08:15 - Meet James Brown01:12:07 - What's on01:15:23 - CreditsTo listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsMembers of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind the scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

The autumn audio edition of National Trust Magazine brings together all that makes the season special with the Trust. We hope it will inspire you to head outdoors and take joy from the beautiful colours and bright frosty days, or to snuggle up at home with a seasonal recipe and a good book. Autumn is a magical time to explore woodlands. Bushcraft expert Ray Mears shares his special lifelong connection with forests, and why we need to look after them for future generations to enjoy. Elsewhere, you can find out how the Trust is joining the global fight against climate change and hear from four Trust curators who share insights into their favourite artworks from a new book, 100 Paintings from the Collections of the National Trust, which brings together the best of the Trust’s world-class collection. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor's Letter00:01:07 - News From Around The Trust00:07:23 – From The Director General 00:11:36 – The Power of Trees - Ray Mears00:23:35 – Taking Action - Patrick Begg00:36:01 – Treasured Paintings - John Chu + various00:48:03 – Friends of the National Trust00:57:03 - From You - including Why I volunteer01:02:51 – My Membership and Me01:06:03 - What’s On - Events & Exhibitions, Outdoor01:11:12 – Meet Felicity Roos01:14:40 - CreditsTo listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcastsMembers of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind the scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

We hope the spring issue of the National Trust Magazine will inspire you to enjoy all that the season has to offer across the Trust. We start by celebrating the beauty of blossom and share how a new project aims to plant circles of blossoming trees across the country. Hear the stories behind five special objects in the Trust’s collections which feature in a new book, discover how 20th-century Castle Drogo in Devon has finally been made watertight for the first time, and be inspired to grow your own herbs in our food feature ‘A pinch of magic’. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor's Letter00:01:28 - News From Around The Trust00:07:05 – Member Broadcast00:08:59 - From The Director General00:13:34 – Blossom Season00:24:10 – A Destiny Fulfilled00:33:57 – Meet Katie Archer00:37:38 – From the Trust’s Collections00:47:53 - A Brief History of the Handbook00:53:39 – A Pinch of Magic00:59:15 - From You – including Why I volunteer01:04:45 – My Membership and Me01:07:00 – What’s On01:11:41 - CreditsTo listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Members of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind the scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

While we're all in lockdown, we're delighted to be able to bring you your summer audio edition of National Trust Magazine. We hope it brings back happy memories of your past visits and reminds you of all the wonderful places we're keeping safe for you for when you're able to return. The summer issue is a particularly special one, as it's a 'reader takeover'. Every feature has been written or suggested by a member as an extra 'thank you' for your support in our 125th anniversary year. Discover what it's really like to live in a Trust house. Explore our members' favourite 'hidden gems' - some of the smaller, local places that touch their hearts and join a member on a memorable walk on the South West Coast Path with a Trust ranger. Of course, all visits were conducted before the current lockdown began. We also bring you a special message from The President of the National Trust, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and another from Director-General Hilary McGrady. We hope you enjoy it. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:00:00:00 - Introduction and Director General’s Letter00:04:02 - Forward from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales00:08:56 - From You 00:14:49 – Hidden Gems 00:31:37 – Conservation Conversations 00:44:24 – No Place Like Home 00:54:09 – An Object I Love00:58:16 – Connected Lives01:06:41 – News01:11:41 – Credits Look out for new episodes of this podcast in September, January and May. We’d love to hear your thoughts about it. Please email your feedback to: magazine@nationaltrust.org.ukTo listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Members of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind the scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

In the autumn issue we’re celebrating woodlands with Ray Hawes, the Trust’s Head of Trees and Woodlands. He shares his lifelong love of trees and why he’s spent a career looking after woodlands for nature and people alike. Discover what the paint colour on our walls can reveal about the past with Paintings Conservation Adviser Christine Sitwell, follow in the footsteps of the Anglo-Saxons at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk and learn what it takes to conserve one of the oldest and largest tapestries in Trust care from Textile Conservation Studio Manager Maria Jordan. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor's Letter00:01:51 - News00:04:46 - Special Report 00:08:56 - From the Director-General00:11:33 - Woodlands - interview with Ray Hawes00:25:39 - If Walls Could Talk - with Christine Sitwell00:33:56 - Reimagining the Workhouse00:42:12 - Riverlands00:51:46 - Sutton Hoo01:00:19 - An object I love01:06:28 - From You01:10:52 - What's On01:14:15 – Credits Look out for new episodes of this podcast in January, May and September. We’d love to hear your thoughts about it. Please email your feedback to: magazine@nationaltrust.org.ukTo listen to more podcasts from the National Trust, go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts Members of the Trust receive the print magazine free of charge. Full of behind the scenes stories and beautiful photography, we hope it will inspire you with all there is to discover and be part of with the National Trust. To find out more about membership go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us

The National Trust Magazine is our ‘thank you’ to our members for helping us to look after special places. We’ve created this audio version so our blind and partially sighted members, or those who prefer to listen rather than read, can enjoy the magazine too. Look out for new episodes of this podcast in January, May and September.You can listen to individual articles and interviews at these timecodes: 00:00 - Editor's Letter01:52 - News05:45 - From the Director-General09:02 - Patrick Begg, Outdoors and Natural Resources Director12:19 - 124th AGM of the National Trust16:05 - People's Landscapes introduction18:50 - Interview with Tom Freshwater, Head of Public Programmes22:38 - Kinder Scout mass trespass26:58 - Tolpuddle Martyrs' Tree28:41 - Runnymede31:04 - New Light on old masters40:14 - Interview with Rupert Goulding, Co-Curator of the 'Prized Possessions' exhibit46:21 - Future Paths55:24 - Interview with Nigel Cassin58'14 - Staying somewhere special63:35 - An object I love67:43 - From you01:10:53 - What's on