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February 19, 2015

Competing Values in the Preservation World

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...What level of degradation are we as a community comfortable with, and what level of increased access to we expect to get in return? But the Trust must also live...

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Job Opportunities
...the Director of Finance and Administration and the Development and Communications Associate to plan, track and adhere to annual budget for the Membership Prepare reports on Membership analysis for committee...

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April 20, 2022

Remembering Jessie Walker

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...By pledging a gift to Royal Oak, Jessie deepened her lifelong commitment to our mission and gave us yet another reason to be grateful for all she does. To Jessie,...
Bird How in Cumbria
October 22, 2018

Eight Great National Trust Cottage Rentals

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...you can enjoy free access to the estate whenever you please, as well as access to the neo-classical mansion when it is open to the public. For those with an...
August 1, 2016

EXMOOR

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...were on the Trust’s property. We passed several Trust houses on our drive from home in Tunbridge Wells and I had planned in advance to stop at Montacute House, as...
July 25, 2022

Bringing Jane Austen to Life

Houses & Buildings

...the splendor of Belton House, which played Lady Catherine De Bourgh’s residence. As Mr. Collins would attest, no greater honor can be bestowed than an invitation to dine at ‘Rosings’....

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Exterior view of Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland ©National Trust Images/John Hammond

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...free parking at Stonehenge or Wakehurst; these sites are managed by English Heritage and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, respectively. Delivery Options: USA, APO and FPO Addresses (via USPS): Standard (free)...

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May 5, 2023

Celebrating the Coronation

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Allison Quaid Launches Coronation Collection Benefiting the Royal Oak Foundation in its Golden Jubilee Year of Supporting the National Trust Fine and high jewellery company Allison Quaid is pleased to...
November 27, 2022

A Skillet Steak from Hawksmoor

Cooking & Traditions

...onions to warm through. To plate, place filet in the center, cover with the onion-marrow-oat mixture, and garnish with a sprinkle of salt. To Learn More About Hawksmoor, Visit https://www.hawksmoornyc.com/...
June 27, 2022

Best Rose Gardens to Visit In and Near London

Gardens & Parklands

...and passionate plantsman who bought the property in 1893 and had the rose garden designed especially for his wife. Learn more Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire Walk among the 1950s rose...
June 5, 2023

The National Trust Acquires Munstead Wood

Families & People

...plants-woman, designer and author Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932). The Trust has begun fundraising to support the restoration and reimagination of the garden and house and will now work with the community...
July 25, 2022

Houses and Interesting Buildings in London

Houses & Buildings

...to entertain and impress. Learn more Rainham Hall Built in 1729 this charming house is one of the country’s finest examples of an early 18th century merchant’s home. Since then...
March 6, 2022

A Saintly Restoration

Art & Furniture

Three paintings commissioned at time of Gunpowder Plot return home A set of three fragile paintings, thought to have been commissioned around the time of the Gunpowder Plot, have been...

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Explore Britain with Royal Oak

Special Discount: Join today and save 10%. Use code EHSTAR2024

...and cultural activities, then Royal Oak membership is for you. Our members enjoy 12 months of free admission and parking to over 500 historic homes and gardens throughout the UK,...

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June 27, 2022

Unique Places To Stay in the UK

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...a handful of hundreds of spectacular places to stay! Become a Member of Royal Oak For more on special places to stay at the Trust, consider becoming a member of...

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Explore Britain with Royal Oak

Special Discount: Join today and save 10%. Use code UK2024

...and cultural activities, then Royal Oak membership is for you. Our members enjoy 12 months of free admission and parking to over 500 historic homes and gardens throughout the UK,...

Explore Britain with Royal Oak

Special Discount: Join today and save 10%. Use code UK2023

...and cultural activities, then Royal Oak membership is for you. Our members enjoy 12 months of free admission and parking to over 500 historic homes and gardens throughout the UK,...
The Central Hall at Mount Stewart, County Down ©National Trust Images/Andreas von Einsiedel

Publications
Royal Oak members enjoy complimentary issues of our newsletter published twice a year, the National Trust magazine and regional guides, as well as discounts on select magazines.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Kent

May 15 - 22, 2025

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Kent The prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show has come a long way since its humble single-marquee beginnings in 1913; the kaleidoscopic event...

Stories

May 21, 2022

Top Gardens to Visit in England

Gardens & Parklands

...color and scent from geraniums, pinks, sweet phlox, nepata and agapanthus. Herbs, salads, vegetables and pretty companion planting fill the adjoining kitchen garden, designed to reflect Mottisfont’s medieval past. Through...

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2021 Grants
The Foundation’s Finance Committee meets quarterly in advance of Board Meetings to review contributions received for specific campaigns and programs. The committee evaluates the connection each project has to the...
The south front of Blickling Hall © National Trust Images John Millar

2019 Grants
The Foundation’s Finance Committee meets quarterly in advance of Board Meetings to review contributions received for specific campaigns and programs. The committee evaluates the connection each project has to the...

2020 Grants
The Foundation’s Finance Committee meets quarterly in advance of Board Meetings to review contributions received for specific campaigns and programs. The committee evaluates the connection each project has to the...

Stories

June 1, 2022

Top Gardens to Visit in Wales

Gardens & Parklands

...delightfully contrasting Hot and Cool Borders, an Arboretum, and Rhododendron garden. What’s more, Plas Newydd’s garden is filled with exotic plants from all over the world, such as Japanese maples...

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The Nigel Seeley Fellowship

Decorative Arts Conservation

The Nigel Seeley Fellowship provides training and educational opportunities for individuals with a professional interest in the preservation of historic interiors, finishes, and collections. It is named for the National...

The Damaris Horan Fellowship
The Damaris Horan Prize was established by The Mudge Foundation and named for Royal Oak’s Executive Director from 1987 to 2003. The Landscape History Fellowship is awarded biennially to talented...

Visit the Shires of England with Royal Oak

September 29 to October 7, 2025

...manors and quaint cottages. We uncover captivating stories about the rise and fall of these properties and the families who occupied them, from aristocracy to royalty, with guided tours to...

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March 6, 2022

Celebrating Beatrix Potter

Families & People

...Landscapes, is the co-curator of the Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition, alongside V&A curator Annemarie Bilclough. Helen describes Beatrix as “one of the greatest supporters the Trust has ever...

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Agatha Christie's Holiday Home
...when Agatha and her family would spend summers and Christmases here with friends, relaxing by the river, playing croquet and clock golf, and reading her latest mystery to their guests....

Visit England's Treasure Houses with Royal Oak

June 2 - 13, 2025

...collections in the world, showcasing exquisite examples of fine furniture, porcelain, china and portraiture. Our selection includes spectacular Blenheim, Burghley, Chatsworth, Castle Howard and Harewood, where their stories are just...

Britain Tours 2023
...firsthand, including many of the impressive places owned by the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the National Trust for Scotland. You can expect a host of...
South Front of Hughenden. National Trust Images/ Andrew Butler

Britain Tours 2024
...firsthand, including many of the impressive places owned by the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the National Trust for Scotland. You can expect a host of...

Our Exclusive Tours of the British Isles

Experience historic houses, glorious gardens, and spectacular landscapes

...hidden gems of these nations with behind-the-scenes tours, after-dinner lectures and insights from the owners of the properties themselves, letting you delve deeper into captivating, living examples of Britain’s past....

Visit Wales with Royal Oak

June 18 to 29, 2025

...to one, no visit here is complete without a trip to a working farm, and famous agriculturalist Gareth Wyn Jones welcomes us to his rural idyll for an unforgettable afternoon...

Visit Scotland with Royal Oak
...by royalty for centuries. We discover a treasure trove of sites which played a key role in Scotland’s turbulent history, including Stirling Castle, Scone Palace and Edinburgh Castle, and follow...

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Knole Dinner

Heritage Circle
...everyone and should endure for future generations. Their valued support affords these members the highest level of benefits while contributing greatly to Royal Oak’s values of Impact, Community and Access....

Visit Yorkshire with Royal Oak

September 3 - 14, 2025

...throughout this rugged landscape are time capsules of a distant past that hold the memories and keepsakes of former generations. We combine this magnificent scenery with an exploration of the...

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Experience Britain's Historic Houses, Glorious Gardens

...publications that explore British heritage. Join Royal Oak today and become part of a community that both supports and enjoys the shared cultural heritage between Britain and the United States....

Christmas in England

December 8 - 16, 2025

A Traditional Yuletide with Festive Feasts, Lights & Carols Experience the magic of the holidays in England Combining the captivating blend of Kent’s natural beauty with the festive magic of...

Blickling’s Library Appeal
...the public. Read on to learn more about Blickling’s rich history and the restoration projects that have been completed, as well as ones that are in the works. We hope...

Stories

June 3, 2022

Royal Connections

Families & People

The National Trust is proud to care for many properties that have a long and rich royal history. In honor of The Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, we’re taking a look...

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Visit the South of England with Royal Oak

May 7 to 16, 2025

...and sculptures. W e combine these fascinating discoveries with a trip to the Isle of Wight, a delightful holiday destination popularized in Victorian times. We will delve into the history...

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    Winston Churchill, Conservator since 1965
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    Vita Sackville-West
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