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Florence Court Rose Cottage, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Picture: National Trust

New holiday cottages from the National Trust in Northern Ireland Darryl Armitage

Evie Numan, 10, picked the piece up at a National Trust estate in Surrey, thinking it was a rock.

Girl on National Trust site walk discovers 6,000-year-old artefact Sophie Wills

Get out into the great outdoors this Father's Day

Going Green: ​Go back to nature with your dad on Father’s Day Green campaigner and consumer expert Angela Terry

A small herd of traditional cattle will be helping to bring wildlife back to Northern Ireland’s highest peaks following a devastating fire two years ago. Picture: National Trust NI

New conservation heroes to help recovery of fire-hit Mourne Mountains Darryl Armitage

100 cows deployed to reserve 50,000 acres of land Dennis Morton

Forever Mournes (left to right) Andrew Corkill, Paul Harper, Rebecca Allen, Deborah Lowry, Maia Taylor, John Joe Cassidy, Heather McLachlan, Mariclare Gallagher, Martin Carey, Patrick Lynch

Organisations mark second anniversary of Mournes fire with milestone Darryl Armitage

Between March 18 and 26, anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratch card will be able to access their favourite National Trust venues across the UK for free or at a discounted price.

National Lottery Open Week 2023 venues announced

An exciting career opportunity has been advertised in Northern Ireland, perfect for anyone who loves to be in the great outdoors, working with nature. Image: Facebook/Murlough National Nature Reserve and The Mournes - National Trust

New career opportunity with the National Trust Joanne Knox

Winston Churchill carrying out some brick work at his home in Chartwell, Kent, in 1928 (photo: Getty Images)

Chartwell: Where you get to know the man who is behind the myth Andrew Southam

Guests and sponsors at the launch of the 2022 Saintfield Christmas charity ride at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield

Plans for annual Saintfield Christmas charity Santa ride underway By The Newsroom

Northern Ireland's Finance Minister Conor Murphy and Antonia Boyce from the Hutton Institute. The James Hutton Institute has been appointed to undertake research on the long-term future of the Mourne Mountains.

James Hutton Institute appointed to undertake research on Mournes Joanne Knox

Image: Ballyboley Dexters

Establishing herbal leys in Co Down By The Newsroom

Some of the Ballyboley Dexter herd on view at Orlock Farm, Donaghdee

Dander with the Ballyboley Dexters By The Newsroom

Environment Minister Edwin Poots pictured with Paul Armstrong and Dave Scott from the Woodland Trust at Mourne Park outside Kilkeel where the funding of £972k from the Environment Fund is helping restore ancient woodland.

New £4,000,000 investment will boost 47 environmental projects Joanne Knox

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Minister announces £2.9million funding for environmental projects Joanne Knox

The National Trust is concerned for the welfare of feral horses living in the Mourne Mountains

The story of Robyn

Archaeologist Malachy Conway at Temple Water at Castle Ward in Co Down. Picture: Paul Moane

Largest remaining ornamental canal is restored at Castle Ward Darryl Armitage

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced that 25 ‘not for profit organisations’ are to benefit from £4.3million under his Department's Environment Fund. Minister Poots is pictured with National Trust volunteers and staff after they received a part of the fund to continue work on erosion control and provision of a Ranger service. Pictured (from left-right) are; Marc Vinas, Ryan Branagh, Minister Poots, Patrick Lynch, Heather McLachlan (Director National Trust NI) and Melina Quinn. Picture Philip Magowan/PressEye

Poots grants £4.3 million for environmental projects By The Newsroom

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced total funding of £522k to the National Trust, under DAERA’s Environmental Challenge Fund, to continue with work on erosion control on the Mournes and provision of a Ranger service. £332,000 of the total funding will be allocated to the wildfire recovery project. Minister Poots is pictured with Heather McLachlan, National Trust Director NI, at the site of the wildfire in the Mournes to view and discuss the recovery project. Picture Philip Magowan/PressEye

Poots allocates £332,000 to Mournes Wildfire Recovery By The Newsroom

The fledging of three raven chicks from their nest in Thomas’s Mountain just weeks after the Mournes wildfire shows the incredible resilience of nature. Picture: National Trust/Andy Carden

Ravens provide a sign of hope in the Mourne Mountains Darryl Armitage

Pattersons Spademill need a Forge & Metalworker Volunteer. Picture: National Trust Images

From the quirky to the traditional, charity shares new volunteering opportunitie... Darryl Armitage

NEWCASTLE, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 24: Firefighters tackle the blaze on Slieve Donard mountain on April 24, 2021 in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have been tackling the moorland and gorse fire on the slopes of Slieve Donard since Friday and have now declared the blaze a major incident. Police have urged members of the public to stay away from the area as firefighters assisted by helicopters from the Irish Air Corp continue to tackle the fire. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

National Trust ‘devastated’ at fire damage By The Newsroom

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Heather McLachlan, National Trust’s Director for Northern Ireland, pictured on Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountins, where the Minister helped National Trust staff and volunteers repair a strategic path leading from ‘the saddle’ to the summit using innovative and sustainable methods. Minister Poots has announced a further £2million for environmental projects through an Environmental Challenge Competition, one of three strands of the Environment Fund (EF). Photo Kelvin Boyes/PressEye

Poots announces £2m Environment Fund Challenge competition By The Newsroom

The Cole family bible. Picture: National Trust Images

STEPPING BACK IN TIME: Conservation charity reveals challenges of historic books Darryl Armitage

Snowdrops at Castle Ward, Co Down. Picture: National Trust

First snowdrops bring a sign of hope for 2021 Darryl Armitage

Sandwich Terns

Wildlife and weather review reveals nature’s winners and losers in 2020 By The Newsroom

It’s time to ‘Get into Nature’ - Poots By The Newsroom

Savour the splendour of autumn’s colours with a National Trust day out Peter Ormerod

Rangers have reported a 'disposable festival mentality' with tents and camping equipment discarded, fires lit and damage to trees

Stop this ‘fly-camping’ plea Community Reporter

Easter is just around the corner, but with Covid restrictions still in place across the UK, festivities may look a little different this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 Easter ideas for kids: fun activities, crafts and games for children during th...

Entries will close on 9 September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your child could win a year’s supply of free Lego sets this summer - here’s how ... Claire Schofield

Long-eared owls thriving on a grouse moor By The Newsroom

Does this photo really show a bat the size of a human? (Photo: @AlexJoestar622)

This photo of a human sized bat in the Philippines is confusing everyone - but i... Rhona Shennan

Giants Causeway Co Antrim. Picture Steven McAuley/Kevin McAuley Photography Multimedia

‘Keep a Giant’s step apart’ – Giant’s Causeway to re-open By The Newsroom

Close up of bee on hedge woundwort at Trelissick, Cornwall

Poll finds noticing nature supports mental wellbeing

Check out top spots for summer staycations Sally Burton

Sea Pinks at the Giant's Causeway

Look out for the wildlife asks the National Trust Darryl Armitage

Mussenden Temple Downhill Demesne

National Trust to phase reopening of gardens and parklands Darryl Armitage

New tickets are set to be released every Friday,  giving customers an option of staggered entry times to choose from. (Credit: National Trust Kingston Lacey)

You can now pre-book a visit to these 38 National Trust sites - here’s how Stephanie Rendall

Here's when National Trust parks, properties and car parks will reopen as UK loc... Alex Nelson

White bluebells south of Derrymore House, Bessbrook

Bluebell bounty for rarer white bluebell Darryl Armitage

What you need to know about being able to drive somewhere to walk your dog (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can I drive somewhere else to exercise or walk my dog? Lockdown rules in UK expl... Rhona Shennan

Locked-down Brits could face fines for picking wildflowers on daily walk Sue Wilkinson

Sheep passing Gibb's Island

Sheep cross Strangford Lough on barge, continuing a tradition of island farming Darryl Armitage

Mac Ivors Cider Co, which produces its Traditional Dry Cider, Medium Cider and Plum and Ginger Cider at its orchards opposite Ardress House in County Armagh.

Apple blossom makes an early appearance as nature responds to relatively mild wi... By The Newsroom

REPRO FREE.. 07/04/20.. Farmer Sandra Hunter who owns the cattle. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Grazing returns to world-famous causeway By The Newsroom

National Trust invites visitors to leap into nature By The Newsroom

Beatles fan needed for 'once in a lifetime' tour guide job - here's how to apply Sarah Wilson

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