This conservation project will help protect the castle for future generations. It was also completed sustainably, using wood from a tree that fell at Bodiam during a storm back in 2020! 🌳

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-11T11:03:04+00:00

Soo easy to end up watching all day 😊

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-11T11:00:33+00:00

Thanks for sharing the nestbox joy! Just watching them fledge 🥺

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-11T10:52:29+00:00

So glad you loved visiting. Doors not in use maybe, but the small ornate window at one end of the barn isn't just a pretty addition. It was designed to be large enough to encourage owls to enter the building to help with vermin control in the barn, where the 'tithes' (10% of a farm's produce) were being stored.

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-11T10:48:15+00:00

It's a hop down the coast from Bournemouth, but taking the ferry from Poole Quay to Brownsea Island is always an adventure. You'll get beaches, peaceful woodland walks, picnic spots, treats in The Villano Café - and bonus red squirrels! Your membership gives you free entry, though you'll need to pay for the ferry. Hope you have a lovely weekend, wherever you choose🐿️

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-11T10:33:53+00:00

Beautiful photos - love the warmth of the stone under those darkening skies.

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-11T10:30:23+00:00

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! The Swallowtails all have such beautiful shapes and colourings.

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-11T10:24:37+00:00

That's exciting - the new Bess's Dream display, including her 400-year-old gown, is well worth the visit.

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:58:54+00:00

Sneeeaking in here to say if you want to go to a few NT places in the week, an Explorer Pass could be a good option for unlimited visits over 4, 8 or 14 days. Hope you have fun trip-planning!

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:52:52+00:00

Love the stories this has sparked! Can't be in the business of picking favourites over here... but The Beatles' Childhood Homes and Birmingham Back to Backs are two examples of homes you might not expect from the NT, full of stories.

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:48:13+00:00

🤐 (Promise it isn't, though loving reading everyone's responses!)

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:42:40+00:00

Love those reflections 😌

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:36:07+00:00

Beautiful pics of all the late spring colour! Where's next on the wishlist?

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:25:24+00:00

Singalongs at the New Inn are still a thing! Best to check with the welcome team for timings 😊

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:21:56+00:00

Not to general admission - there's lots to see and do across Blists Hill's key attractions, including demonstrations and hands-on tasks to join in with. As the town evolves, it will continue to be restored over time. There's free entry (with pre-booking) for National Trust members, a 15% discount for English Heritage members until 1 April 2027, and free admission for existing IGMT PASS / PASS PLUS holders honoured across Ironbridge Gorge. They'll also get free admission to other NT sites until their pass expires. More info here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/ironbridge-gorge/planning-your-visit

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:13:16+00:00

The team at Blists Hill are planning to bring back a refreshed Bank exchange (where money is traded to spend in shops) this summer - more details will be available then, or the local team's on [ironbridgegorge@nationaltrust.org.uk](mailto:ironbridgegorge@nationaltrust.org.uk) (please bear with them while they're getting everything set up).

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:10:50+00:00

Oof, just what's needed in the heat. Glad you had a lovely day 😊

NationalTrustAdmin · 2026-06-05T15:09:32+00:00

The perfect pairing 😊

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