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Sheila will replace Andy Jasper who left the Trust in September to take up a new role as Group Chief Executive Officer at the Eden Project.

Love gifts from Vita Sackville-West to Virginia Woolf and Harold Nicolson are among the items on display as Sissinghurst explores writer’s travels around Persia

Archaeological excavations in the basement below the 18th-century Bath Assembly Rooms have revealed the remains of what was once a popular form of taking the waters for health purposes – a cold bath.

The seminal garden was the hub of Gertrude Jekyll’s planting experiments which had a huge influence on garden design in Britain and beyond and the Arts and Crafts house showcases her collaboration with architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens

Allison Quaid Launches Coronation Collection Benefiting the Royal Oak Foundation in its Golden Jubilee Year of Supporting the National Trust

Try this recipe from renowned British steakhouse, Hawksmoor. From farming and food-obsessed families, founders and childhood friends, Will & Huw, opened the first Hawksmoor in East London in 2006. They had a simple three-fold goal: find the best possible beef; master the simple-seeming art of cooking the perfect steak; and create an environment where everyone, guests and staff, could relax and enjoy themselves.

Mansion houses with layers of history, a Tudor home in the heart of Hackney, modernist treasures and even a house designed by William Morris. All with good transport links in and around London. Where will you begin?

If you're a Jane Austen fan, the names of the settings in her stories are as readily recognizable as those of her characters. Ever wished to take a peek inside Netherfield, or admire Pemberley from across the lake? It's easier to follow in the footsteps of Lizzie and Darcy or Elinor and Marianne than you might think. Here's our pick of National Trust places that have starred in adaptations of Austen's novels.

The right place to stay can make or break your vacation. Whether you're looking for gorgeous scenery, historical buildings, or secluded peace, the National Trust's properties are among the best places to stay in England and the larger UK, and they're sure to include an option (or two, or three) for you.

Enjoy the delightful scent and rich color from the crowds of roses at many of the finest National Trust gardens across the South East this summer. From the big, bold displays loved by Lady Brunner at Greys Court in Oxfordshire to the exquisite Italianate rose garden at Emmetts Garden in Kent. These flowers of love and passion are all around at these special places.