National Trust South West

National Trust South West With miles of coastline, historic houses, giant chalk figures and wildlife galore, there's so much to discover with the National Trust in the South West.

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Looking for a peaceful day out during the school holidays? Try one of these hidden gems.
18/08/2026

Looking for a peaceful day out during the school holidays? Try one of these hidden gems.

It's  , so let's meet some of the black cats of the NT. 1. Mr Toast is a mischievous little cat who loves playing in his...
17/08/2026

It's , so let's meet some of the black cats of the NT.

1. Mr Toast is a mischievous little cat who loves playing in his favourite bush next to the garden workshop. His favourite toy is a cardboard box and he likes to do ‘zoomies’ down the hills once visitors have gone.

2. Arthur visits Lydford Gorge from the village just to make sure everyone's behaving. He loves back rubs and will give guided tours of the walking trails, if he's not too busy.

3. Chilli can usually be found up an apple tree trying (and failing) to catch squirrels. He is very noisy and loves daffodil season in the orchard.

4. Bean is quiet and mysterious and likes to lurk in the long grass guarding the orchard. He is a much loved member of the team at Cotehele.

Cotehele's Senior Gardener James says: 'We commend our feline volunteers Chilli and Bean for their commitment to the wellbeing of our orchards, especially their small mammal wildlife surveys. We do wish they would wear their name badges though.'

What did you choose?
14/08/2026

What did you choose?

It's time for another  . ​​This is one way to frame a sunset. Do you know where we might find this rather dramatic doorw...
13/08/2026

It's time for another . ​

​This is one way to frame a sunset. Do you know where we might find this rather dramatic doorway? 🌅​

​Clue: this place was once at the heart of a major industry.

Did you manage to do any better?
13/08/2026

Did you manage to do any better?

What are you reading?
11/08/2026

What are you reading?

Spotlight on: Tintinhull Garden 🫶
07/08/2026

Spotlight on: Tintinhull Garden 🫶

Six unusual places to play this summer. Have you been to any?
06/08/2026

Six unusual places to play this summer. Have you been to any?

05/08/2026

Three stinky facts about Corfe Castle

Adventure awaits at Tyntesfield. 🌳🤸​  ​  The popular woodland play area has had a makeover and is ready to be explored.​...
03/08/2026

Adventure awaits at Tyntesfield. 🌳🤸​ ​

The popular woodland play area has had a makeover and is ready to be explored.​ Think treehouses, monkey bars, slides and plenty of places for imaginations to run wild. Come and discover what's new. ​

For opening times and admission information please visit our website

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