National Trust Podcast

S7 Ep117: Cherry’s Lost Blossoms

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of blossom. Hear the story of how an eccentric Victorian and a potato helped save Japan’s lost blooms, visit an international Hanami party in London and wander through an underwater flowering meadow. This ...

Introducing: National Trust Kids’ Podcast

Get set for adventure with the National Trust Kids’ Podcast. Join a host of colourful characters in stories exploring the world around us, from going wild outdoors to uncovering scientific marvels. Dive into our first story, Ranger Rae and the ...

115: Special: The Children’s Country House

A disco ball, a pirate ship and portraits with speech bubbles are perhaps not what you’d expect to see when visiting a historic property, but at the UK’s first Children’s Country House, anything could happen. Join Curator James Grasby, as ...

S6 Ep113: The Tale of Beatrix Potter

Many of us grew up reading about Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle, but how much do you know about the woman behind the stories? In this episode we explore the lesser-known sides of Beatrix Potter. Discover how her love of ...

S6 Ep111: A Wild Night Out

There’s a midnight party happening deep in the woods. Meet the ravers, movers and shakers as they emerge from slumber to rule nature’s nightclub. To explore Cragside by daylight listen to Episode 110: The Inventor's Playground. Find out more about ...

S6 Ep109: The Treasure on the Wall

If historic houses are the treasure boxes that keep the jewels within them safe, what happens when the box starts to fall apart? Find out how one precious item was left hanging when the walls around it crumbled, until conservators ...

S6 Ep107: Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant - Cartref y cyfieithydd

Mae'r Gymraeg yn un o ieithoedd byw hynaf Ewrop, ond pa ran chwaraeodd ffermdy bychan ger Penmachno yng ngoroesiad yr iaith hyd heddiw? Ymunwch a Betsan Powys wrth iddi fynd ar siwrne i Dŷ Mawr Wybrnant i ddysgu mwy am ...

Our first Welsh language podcast is coming soon

S6 Ep104: Wales' Seaside Butterflies (Revisited)

After 5 years of climate change and fluctuating weather, we catch up with the highs and lows of our fluttery friends.

S5 Ep102: Christmas Special: The Stranger at Attingham Park

What started as a family trip out took a surprising turn when a mysterious encounter changed the course of National Trust member Sally’s life. To discover more audio from the National Trust go to nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts

S5 Ep100: A Beginners Guide to Bikepacking Pt2

Jo and Katherine continue their bikepacking adventure along the Cornish and Devon coast. This time, they’re given some unexpected assistance, come face to face with some curious creatures and visit one of the Trust’s most Quirky properties. You can find ...

S5 Ep98: Wicken Fen (Revisited)

Three years after her first visit to Wicken Fen, Ranger Kate Martin catches up with wildlife photographer Richard Nicoll, for whom lockdown has presented some unique photographic opportunities.

S5 Ep96: Dam Engineers

Exmoor National Park is known for its rolling hills, green pastures and flowing rivers, but these natural features also pose an ecological threat. To engineer a solution, our area rangers have sought the help of a rather mischievous workforce. To ...

S5 Ep94: Introducing 125 Treasures

Join Actress Alison Steadman as she explores some of the most intriguing objects in the National Trust’s collections. Listen to 125 Treasures, a new 5-part miniseries by visiting nationaltrust.org.uk/125pod

S5 Ep92: The Dior Of Decor

In the first episode of a brand-new series of the National Trust podcast. We take a look at the fashion and photography of Rainham Hall’s Anthony Denny; a name you’ve probably never heard, but one that’s likely influenced the clothes ...

S4 Ep90: The Juicy Details of Apple Grafting - Revisited

While we prepare for Season 5 of the National Trust Podcast, we’re revisiting episodes from the archives. This month, as it's February, we’ve chosen an episode that celebrates a rather unusual symbol of love. Back in 2018, we sent our ...

S4 Ep88: A Mystery Guest at the Beatles Childhood Homes - Revisited

Whilst we break for the holidays and prepare for the launch of series 5, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the archives. This month it’s ‘A Mystery Guest at the Beatles Childhood Homes’ from Series 3. In this ...

S4 Ep86: Behind the Scenes of Reopening

After one of the most challenging years, the Trust is starting to nurture the green shoots of a new normal. Let us take you behind the scenes to witness the events and people that made our reopening possible. For more ...

S4 Ep84: 100 Years of Mystery

While many of us are familiar with Agatha Christie’s characters, just how well do we know Agatha the person? As we celebrate 100 years of Christie publications, we take a look back at the woman behind the books, through the ...

S4 Ep82: The Great Anthropause

While we were all indoors during lockdown, stories of our wild neighbours bouncing back emerged across the globe. In this episode, podcast producer, Sean Douglas visits the Isle of Wight to investigate reports of wildlife taking over the island while ...

S4 Ep80: Meet The Silver Surfers

Zoom, Whatsapp, Instagram and TikTok are no longer just Millennial buzzwords. For many senior citizens social media has become a part of daily life. Negotiating our new world over the past few months has meant many of those who may ...

S4 Ep78: The Ice Shelf Garden

In this episode we’re bringing you another story to inspire you during lockdown. Paul Zabel, an engineer and novice gardener, was sent to work in his first greenhouse in one of the most extreme locations on Earth. At the end ...

S4 Ep76: How Gardens Heal

When faced with heartache, music journalist Alice Vincent found a surprising remedy in her tiny balcony garden at her London flat. A complete gardening novice, Alice made the most of the little space and resources she had. What started as ...

S4 Ep74: A Beginner's Guide to Winter Walking

With its icy winds, relentless hail and plunging temperature, are you prepared for a winter mountain walk? Armed with a map, compass and warm flask, presenter Jo Dyson embarks on a walk to experience the remote and barren beauty of ...

S4 Ep73: Drama at the Back to Backs

Britain’s answer to a housing crisis caused by the industrial revolution, Back to Back houses were once a prominent feature of northern towns. An early type of social housing, the Back to Backs became known for their poor conditions, with ...