National Trust Audio Magazine

Spring 2024 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.   Join Head of Data Huw Davies on his quest to cycle to every place in the National Trust Handbook. Discover the intriguing 16-sided home, A la Ronde in Devon, with historian Suzannah Lipscomb. And find out how you can get involved in this year’s Festival of Blossom.   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 00:01:07 News from around the Trust 00:06:16 From the Director General 00:09:32 AGM report 2023 00:15:02 On your bike 00:27:29 Resetting the river 00:36:49 House of curiosities 00:49:16 Festival of Blossom 00:55:09 Coming together for nature 01:07:59 Out and about 01:13:41 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 Trust 00:06:56 From the Director General 00:10:34 Through space and time 00:25:46 Changing Chalk 00:37:10 In conversation with George Clarke and Liz Green 00:47:02 Everywhere and Nowhere 00:57:40 An object I love 01:02:49 Meet… Liz Nelstrop 01:06:27 My membership and Me 01:09:56 What's on 01:13:38 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 

Summer 2023 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.   Hear about the Trust rangers working to restore and protect some of the UK’s wildest landscapes, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Trust’s two conservation studios where skilled experts look after some of history’s most remarkable objects.  We’re also celebrating 75 years since the garden at Hidcote in Gloucestershire came into Trust care. Garden designer and broadcaster Chris Beardshaw delves in to the history of the Arts and Crafts garden and reveals how it has inspired his career.     You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:  00:00:00 Introduction and Editor’s Letter  00:01:10 News from around the Trust 00:05:40 From the Director General 00:10:11 These wild isles 00:29:27 Treasuring the past 00:43:38 A wild garden in a formal setting 00:58:40 Happy camping 01:07:26 My Membership and Me 01:10:54 What's On 01:15:44 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 Letter 00:01:24 News from around the Trust  00:06:34 From the Director General 00:11:16 AGM report 2022 00:18:27 Let's talk about nature 00:31:42 Bring on the blossom 00:42:15 A journey through books 00:50:35 The Children’s Country House 01:02:23 My membership and me 01:05:55 What's on - events & exhibitions 01:10:00 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 2022 audio edition highlights We hope the autumn audio issue of National Trust Magazine will help you to celebrate the coming season as the leaves turn gold and the air becomes fresh.  We’re welcoming you outside to explore a garden in the sky in central Manchester and inside, to listen to the sounds of county houses once filled with music and noise.   You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:   00:00:00 Introduction and Editor’s Letter 00:01:51 News from around the Trust  00:07:53 From the Director General 00:12:11 Garden in the sky 00:23:14 Listening to the past 00:35:58 The Octavia Hill Lecture - Neil McGregor 00:41:38 Together we climb 00:52:25 Cabinets of curiosities 01:08:26 Meet Steve Hindle 01:12:00 What's On - Events & Exhibitions 01:15:18 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

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 Letter 00:01:01 - News from around the Trust 00:06:50 - From the Director General 00:10:19 - Meet the new Chair 00:16:11 - A royal visit 00:28:06 - 20 Forthlin Road 00:44:12 - Yes, we scan 00:53:14 - Silent witnesses 01:00:41 - A fresh perspective 01:08:15 - Meet James Brown 01:12:07 - What's on 01:15:23 - 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

We hope the spring issue of National Trust Magazine will lift your spirits and fill you with inspiration as we begin the New Year. Our cover feature explores the remarkable story of world-famous children’s author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, and her journey from a stifling Victorian London upbringing to become a passionate Lake District conservationist.   Elsewhere, we’re raising the curtain on Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland, where a £7.8m project to restore the mansion and bring back the theatricality of its past is reaching its conclusion. Where ever you are this spring, revel in the delights of blossom. Swathes of newly planted trees will flower for the first time this year, thanks to a Trust initiative to bring the joy of blossom to as many people as possible. Share your photos online as they start to bloom using #BlossomWatch  You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor’s Letter 00:01:17 - News from around the Trust 00:08:24 - National Trust AGM Report 2021 00:15:18 - From the Director General 00:19:57 - Beatrix - Beyond the Books 00:33:11 - Welcome to the House of Fun 00:45:00 - #BlossomWatch 00:52:00 - Hands-on History 00:57:54 - An Object I Love 01:02:27 - Meet Nabil Abbas 01:06:03 - What's On - Events & Exhibitions, Outdoor 01:09:49 - 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

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 Letter 00:01:07 - News From Around The Trust 00:07:23 – From The Director General 00:11:36 – The Power of Trees - Ray Mears 00:23:35 – Taking Action - Patrick Begg 00:36:01 – Treasured Paintings - John Chu + various 00:48:03 – Friends of the National Trust 00:57:03 - From You - including Why I volunteer 01:02:51 – My Membership and Me 01:06:03 - What’s On - Events & Exhibitions, Outdoor 01:11:12 – Meet Felicity Roos 01:14:40 - 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

We hope the summer issue of National Trust Magazine will inspire you to enjoy all that summer has to offer across the Trust. First we’re escaping into a garden with Rebecca Bevan, author of new Trust book ‘School of Gardening’, who explains how to identify the spirit of a garden and bring it to life in your own space. We also share how some of the Trust’s smaller properties are welcoming visitors back slightly differently following the pandemic and explore how a former golf course is becoming a rich space for people and nature at the Trust’s first stretch of coast in Lincolnshire. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor's Letter 00:01:13 - News From Around The Trust 00:09:31 – From The Director General  00:13:43 – Escape into a Garden 00:31:23 – Escaping into Nature 00:38:01 – A Generous Gift 00:43:29 – Small Wonders 00:51:06 - Sandilands 00:59:48 – An Object I Love 01:04:03 - From You – including Why I volunteer 01:09:08 – What’s On - Events & Heritage Open Days 01:13:17 - 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

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 Letter 00:01:28 - News From Around The Trust 00:07:05 – Member Broadcast 00:08:59 - From The Director General 00:13:34 – Blossom Season 00:24:10 – A Destiny Fulfilled 00:33:57 – Meet Katie Archer 00:37:38 – From the Trust’s Collections 00:47:53 - A Brief History of the Handbook 00:53:39 – A Pinch of Magic 00:59:15 - From You – including Why I volunteer 01:04:45 – My Membership and Me 01:07:00 – What’s On 01:11:41 - 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

After a summer like no other, this ‘welcoming you back’ issue takes readers behind the scenes to discover what’s been happening at the Trust over the past few months, including caring for places and making them ready for your return.  Discover how members spent their time in lockdown and share in special moments from first visits back to Trust places. Explore seasonal harvest traditions, autumnal every day nature, and how a pair of beavers is changing the river habitat at Holnicote for the better. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:   00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor's Letter 00:03:56 - Welcoming You Back 00:19:02 - News From Around The Trust 00:22:58 - From The Director General 00:27:03 - National Trust AGM Report 2020 00:29:40 - Everyone Welcome 00:34:49 - An Object I Love l00:38:51 - Everyday Nature 00:46:23 - A Portrait of The National Trust 00:58:10 - Feasting on Folklore 01:05:03 - From You 01:10:31 - 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.uk 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

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 Letter 00:04:02 - Forward from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales 00:08:56 - 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 Love 00:58:16 – Connected Lives 01:06:41 – News 01:11:41 – 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.uk 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

The spring issue is a special anniversary edition of the magazine as the Trust celebrates 125 years of looking after beautiful, natural and historic places for the nation. Discover the three remarkable people who together formed the National Trust, and hear from staff, volunteers and members about how spending time in nature helps uplift and inspire them.  Find out how contemporary art installations are temporarily transforming Ickworth in Suffolk as part of £5 million conservation project ‘Ickworth Uncovered’, hear from the Trust’s National Specialist for Climate Change about how the Trust is rising to the challenge of a changing climate at the places we care for, and learn how a microscope changed the life of 18 year-old Mary Ward of Castle Ward in County Down. You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor's Letter 00:15:21 - Nature Connection and Wellbeing 00:30:59 - Founding a Future 00:46:57 - Climate Change 00:53:13 - Ickworth Uncovered 01:02:28 - An Object I Love - interview 01:06:55 - From You 01:10:22 - What's On 01:13:50 - Credits Look out for new episodes of this podcast in May, September and January. We’d love to hear your thoughts about it. Please email your feedback to: magazine@nationaltrust.org.uk 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  

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 Letter 00:01:51 - News 00:04:46 - Special Report  00:08:56 - From the Director-General 00:11:33 - Woodlands - interview with Ray Hawes 00:25:39 - If Walls Could Talk - with Christine Sitwell 00:33:56 - Reimagining the Workhouse 00:42:12 - Riverlands 00:51:46 - Sutton Hoo 01:00:19 - An object I love 01:06:28 - From You 01:10:52 - What's On 01:14:15 – 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.uk 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

In this issue, as well as the usual news, features and letters, you’ll also find out how you can get unbelievably close to seabirds on Northumberland’s Farne Islands. Discover the forgotten treasure that is Yorkshire’s, Wentworth Castle Gardens and hear from our Libraries Curator, who shares an object that has a special place in his heart.   We create this audio version of our members' magazine for our blind and partially sighted members.   You can listen to individual articles at these timecodes:   00:00:00 - Introduction and Editor's Letter 00:02:00 - News and From the Director-General  00:08:47 - Nature Safari 00:08:47 - Yorkshire's forgotten treasure 00:32:08 - Across the pond 00:36:50 - Meet the artists 00:42:28 - HumanKind 00:49:07 - An object I love       00:55:33 - Back to the future 01:04:00 - From You    01:06:51 - Meet Shaune Blight           01:10:22 - What's On 01:13:21 - 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.uk 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

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 Letter 01:52 - News 05:45 - From the Director-General 09:02 - Patrick Begg, Outdoors and Natural Resources Director 12:19 - 124th AGM of the National Trust 16:05 - People's Landscapes introduction 18:50 - Interview with Tom Freshwater, Head of Public Programmes 22:38 - Kinder Scout mass trespass 26:58 - Tolpuddle Martyrs' Tree 28:41  - Runnymede 31:04 - New Light on old masters 40:14 - Interview with Rupert Goulding, Co-Curator of the 'Prized Possessions' exhibit 46:21 - Future Paths 55:24 - Interview with Nigel Cassin 58'14 - Staying somewhere special 63:35 - An object I love 67:43 - From you 01:10:53 - What's on