National Trust Archives

National Trust, Northumberland, Photography, TravelApril 6, 2017

Bamburgh Castle

I love Bamburgh Castle. The village of Bamburgh itself is always a great place to stop off, have a cuppa and do some exploring; this is a beautiful cornerContinue readingBamburgh Castle

National Trust, Northumberland, Photography, TravelAugust 2, 2016August 2, 2016

Alnwick Castle is a fantastic day out!

Alnwick Castle is a fantastic day out! Having not been here since I was a small child, I was pleasantly surprised by how much there was to see and doContinue readingAlnwick Castle is a fantastic day out!

National Trust, one image one day one life, Photography, Reindeer, Ripon, YorkshireOctober 25, 2015

Autumn Leaves

I took these pictures at Fountains Abbey yesterday, they reminded me of the words to one of my favourite Frank Sinatra songs “Autumn Leaves” The falling leaves Drift by myContinue readingAutumn Leaves

National Trust, Photography, Ripon, YorkshireOctober 19, 2015

Studley Royal rutting

Everybody is out this weekend looking to photograph some Studley Royal rutting. Seeing some Studley Royal rutting yesterday was the high point of a man-flu laden weekend. A short walkContinue readingStudley Royal rutting

National Trust, Photography, YorkshireSeptember 5, 2015

Nunnington Hall is fabulous!

Nunnington Hall is fabulous! Nunnington Hall is a proper great day out for all the family – on a recent visit we reflected that we have not been back here forContinue readingNunnington Hall is fabulous!

National Trust, Photography, YorkshireSeptember 3, 2015

Rievaulx Terrace – not too exciting…

Rievaulx Terrace is not the most exciting NT trip we have taken; in fact it was a bit of a let down. I would go as far as saying theContinue readingRievaulx Terrace – not too exciting…

National Trust, Photography, YorkshireMarch 8, 2015March 8, 2015

Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks. It always sounded good as a kid, and having returned today probably for the first time in 30+ years, it was just as good as it sounds, inContinue readingBrimham Rocks

National Trust, Photography, YorkshireFebruary 9, 2015February 26, 2015

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens

Beningbrough Hall is a great day out! #OneImageOneDayOneLife Beningbrough Hall and Gardens Glorious gardens surround this baroque mansion with National Portrait Gallery paintings – ands it’s number 2Continue readingBeningbrough Hall and Gardens

National Trust, Photography, snow, YorkshireJanuary 31, 2015February 2, 2015

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

One of the best places in Yorkshire to spend any weekend… Beautiful conditions for a walk at Fountains Abbey this weekend, so we have been on both Saturday and SundayContinue readingFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

National Trust, Photography, Ripon, YorkshireDecember 26, 2014

Fountains Abbey and a Boxing Day walk

The pictures should say it all, fresh air, no shops, no sales, no internet, no crowds,no television; just the beautiful countryside.Continue readingFountains Abbey and a Boxing Day walk

The pictures should say it all, fresh air, no shops, no sales, no internet, no crowds,no television; just the beautiful countryside. Every year on Boxing Day, after a short service, hundreds of pilgrims walk from Ripon Cathedral to Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal, just as the pilgrim monks did in1132; what better thing to do but join them? Our Christmas presents to each other were to renew our NT membership and get out and about more across Yorkshire in the new year, so lets start on our own doorstep at this amazing place.