Nature Fix

Open your ears to choirs singing in nature.  Claire ventures to Yorkshire for Voices Blooming, a feel-good community garden event designed to lift the spirits of singers, listeners and wanderers. [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature anddesigned to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes. Get ready for your journey outdoors at www.craghoppers.com/national-trust Producer/Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham Editor/Sound Design: Nikki RuckInspiration for your Nature Fix: We recorded at Wentworth Castle Gardens | South Yorkshire | National Trust at the 2025 'Voices Blooming' event and it's happening again in 2026. You can find details here: Voices Blooming at Wentworth Castle Gardens | National Trust.If you fancy having a sing outdoors - you could get yourself to the top of a hill and go full-on Maria: Best hill and mountain walks in the UK | National Trust. Or you can go old school and let nature do the singing: Guide to identifying birdsong | Wildlife | National TrustThanks for listening to this collection of stories designed to inspire you to get out in nature. We hope you've enjoyed listening.We're wrapping up this special series now but why not have a look back and see if you've missed any episodes, and then head over to our on-going nature pod Wild Tales with Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala. If you'd like to get in touch with us with feedback, you can contact us at [email protected] 

TV Presenter, cancer thriver and mover Julia Bradbury shares some of her ‘Hack Yourself Healthy' tips, with a pit stop for a tree hug, on a walk in west London. Production: Producer: Claire HickinbothamSound: Jesus GomezSound Designer: Nikki RuckContributor: Julia BradburyInspiration for your Nature Fix: Discover a walk to suit youBest UK walks | National TrustWalking in the UK

Wrap up warm and turn your eyes to the skies for a stargazing tour from the middle of Manchester.  Claire joins astronomer and adventure enthusiast Nazanin Jahanshahi, to discover how there’s lots to see in the night sky wherever you live. On this awe-inspiring city celestial voyage, you'll be wowed by a rare planetary parade, learn how to start navigating the stars, and hear top tips for hunting the northern lights.[Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/  Production: Producer: Michelle DouglassSound Designer: Nikki RuckContributor: Nazanin JahanshahiInspiration for your Nature Fix: Discover the best National Trust spots for stargazing: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/top-spots-for-stargazingLearn about night sky locations and activities: https://gostargazing.co.uk/

When Lucy and Yas struggled to find queer community outside, they decided to create their own. They take us for a stroll around Clapham Common, dodging puddles and e-bikes, and tell us how they’re creating space for new friendships amongst LGBTQ+ women and trans non-binary people with the great outdoors for extra company. [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.Get ready for your journey outdoors   Presenter: Claire HickinbothamProducer: Marnie WoodmeadeSound Design: Nikki Ruck  Contributor: Lucy Cooper and Yas MessageTips for your Nature Fix  You can keep up with Dykes Who Hike on instagram @dykeswhohikeldn, they post new walks monthly. You can also find other local groups linked on their page.Or for hiking ideas in and around London you can visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/walkingIf you’re planning a wintery hike further afield, why not check out Borrowdale Nature Reserve: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/our-work-in-borrowdale-and-derwent-waterFollow us on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesntIf you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at [email protected]

If you've not got green space on your doorstep, find out how getting a dose of fresh air along your local High Street can reveal much more than you might think. Host Claire Hickinbotham joins a guided walk through one town centre to uncover the secrets that are hidden in plain sight in towns and cities up and down the country. She sets off from Mr Straw's House, a visitor attraction in Worksop, and follows in the footsteps of the brothers who lived there and would go for a regular Sunday stroll. [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes. Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/   Production Presenter/Producer Claire Hickinbotham Sound Jesus Gomez Sound Design Nikki Ruck Contributors With thanks to Diane and Janet and Danielle Lander-Brown from Mr Straw's House Tips for your Nature Fix Follow the walk we went on in Worksop  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/mr-straws-house/worksop-walk-from-mr-straws-house  Check out this urban walk in Manchester   https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaduct/historic-castlefield-walk Or just go for a stroll along your local High Street and see what you can find. Find out about our work in urban spaces https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/our-cause/nature-climate/how-the-national-trust-is-supporting-urban-heritage-and-parks Follow us on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt   If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at [email protected]