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Who's cutest out of these Easter babies?⁠ ⁠ Housemartin chicks⁠, bunny⁠, duckling⁠ or lambs⁠.⁠ ⁠ (Disclaimer, the house martin chicks are last year's brood - they don't usually breed until the summer, but they looked so sweet tucked up in their mud nest.)⁠ ⁠ #Accessibility - four photos, two brown bird heads poking out of a nest, baby brown rabbit, yellow fluffy duckling, two lambs with heads entwined. ⁠ ⁠ 📷️ National Trust Images / Mike Selby / Dougie Holden / Abi Cole / Barry Edwards⁠ ⁠ #Easter #Easterbunny #lambs #housemartin #ducklings
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Standing on the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, South Foreland Lighthouse occupies a unique position in maritime history. Not only was it the first lighthouse in the world to display an electric light, but on this day (27th March) in 1899, it received the first ever international radio transmission, sent from Wimereux in northern France, as part of the pioneering work of Marconi, reading ‘greetings from France across the ether’.⁠ ⁠ 📷️©️National Trust Images/ John Miller⁠ ⁠ #Accessibility Aerial view of South Foreland Light House, positioned on the White Cliffs of Dover.⁠ ⁠
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A daffodil dreamland at @sissinghurstcastlegardennt 🌼 Discover thousands of delightful daffodils, including Narcissi ‘Tête-à-tête’, Narcissi ‘Elka’ and Cragford. Amongst these daffodils lie treasures of unknown varieties from Vita and Harold. Their legacy continues to bloom. Come and witness nature’s brilliance firsthand. 🎥 National Trust/ Cassie Dickson, edited by Sarah Connolly #NationalTrust #Sissinghurst #Daffodils #SpringFlowers #accessibility : a video showing a variety of yellow and white daffodils at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
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Do it for the skylarks! ⁠ ⁠ #Accessibility - video showing woman walking near farmland with a tan-coloured dog on a red lead. ⁠ ⁠ #skylark #DogsOnLeads #ChilternsCountryside #VisitBucks
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Spring at Sissinghurst Gardens 🌸🐣 . Yesterday we were kindly invited to @sissinghurstcastlegardennt to go on an Easter Egg Hunt at Sissinghurst Castle Garden and explore the beautiful Estate of Sissinghurst Castle Garden 🌿 . 🍃From 23 March - 14 April, you can make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Play traditional games and discover the woodland friends around the Estate - if you scroll towards the end, you’ll see the little one touching the nests 🪺 . 🍫 The Easter Egg Hunt comes with an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (£3/trail) . 🌼 Enjoy the lovely garden which was in full bloom with the beautiful Spring flowers/plants . 🍽️ Have a light snack in the cafe / coffee for a break - I had a lovely homemade carrot and orange soup 🥕🍊🍞 . . Will you be doing an Easter egg hunt this Easter? 🐣 . . Hope you had a lovely weekend 💛 . . . *pr visit . . #sissinghurst #nationaltrust #nationaltrustgardens #easteregghunt #easter #kent #visitkent #kentlife #southeast #mummyinfluencer #kentmum #kentmums #kentblogger #daffodils #daysoutwithkids #magnolias #ukmums #uktravelblogger #yourbritain #OMGB #southeastnt #ukpotd #igerskent #photosofbritain #ig _countryside #springtime #springinbloom #springisintheair #springflowers #lovegreatbritain
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Looking for some Easter baking inspiration? We've got you covered with this eggscellent Hot Cross Scones recipe from @nationaltrust 's Book of Scones.⁠ ⁠ 🥄 ⁠Ingredients⁠ 500g SR flour⁠ 125g caster sugar⁠ 125g salted butter⁠ 75g sultanas⁠ 60g mixed peel⁠ 1 apple, grated⁠ 1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon⁠ ½ tsp mixed spice⁠ 1 egg, beaten⁠ 125 ml milk⁠ 2 tbsp apricot jam to glaze⁠ ⁠ 🥄 For the cross⁠ 35g plain flour⁠ 2-3 tbsp water⁠ ⁠ 🥣 Method⁠ 1. Preheat oven to 190 C (170 C fan).⁠ 2. Rub flour, sugar and butter together until you have fine breadcrumbs.⁠ 3. Mix in the sultanas, mixed peel, apple and spices.⁠ 4. Whisk the egg into the milk, then add gradually to the dry mix to create a damp dough.⁠ 5. Roll to 4 cm thick and stamp out using an 8cm cutter.⁠ 6. Mix the flour and water and pipe in a cross over the top of each scone.⁠ 7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen. and springy to touch.⁠ 8. Warm the apricot jam and brush over the scones.⁠ 9. Enjoy warm and with lashings of butter. 😋⁠ ⁠ Try the recipe at home and let us know what you think!⁠ ⁠ #📽️ 👩‍🍳 Fran Leeds @leedsfran ⁠ ⁠ #Accessibility : Reel showing how to put all the ingredients together to make Hot Cross Scones.
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We were excited to welcome BBC’s Countryfile to a field full of secrets at @hintonampnernationaltrust recently 👋 Find out what presenter Anita Rani discovered when she stepped back into the past with local archaeology volunteers, armed with snazzy kit and traditional skills. And how you too can be part of the story to uncover Hinton’s hidden history, from Neolithic settlement to Civil War battle. Watch Countryfile on 24 March, 7pm or catch up afterwards via the link in our bio. 🎥 National Trust/ Joanna Crosse #NationalTrust #Archeology #Countryfile
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🔊 Sound on 🔊 to hear why these South Downs ewes have been brought indoors for lambing. They're dry and snug in the cosy barn at Woolbeding Farm but will head back out into the fields with their lambs when the weather improves. ⁠ ⁠ #Accessibility - video of ewes and lambs in a straw-filled barn⁠ ⁠ 🎦 National Trust / Dave Elliott⁠ ⁠ #lambing #ewes #Woolbeding #SouthDowns
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Join us @PetworthNT for a Spring Festival, in acres of daffodil-filled Pleasure Gardens from 23 March to 14 April.⁠ ⁠ 🌞 Pick up a free spring programme, with a daffodil map and what’s on guide. There's an artisan Makers Market (23 & 24 March), creative spring workshops, and free, drop-in talks by horticultural experts including broadcaster and author, Frances Tophill. Dates vary, please check the website.⁠ ⁠ 🦋 Willow wildlife sculptures take families on a new, free, along buggy-friendly paths. Look out for slugs, frogs, bees and birds – each revealing fun games such as daffodil hoopla and butterfly noughts and crosses. Runs 23 March to 14 April. ⁠ ⁠ 🌸 There’s a week of drop-in crafts too. Design a mini spring wreath or a cherry blossom card or bookmark to take home. Crafts run 3 to 10 April, £3 per child, no need to book.⁠ ⁠ Normal admission applies.⁠ ⁠ #📷 ©️ National Trust Images / Laurence Perry, Chris Lacey & Annapurna Mellor.⁠ ⁠ #Accessibility : Photos of Petworth House and Park showing a sea of bright yellow daffodils in front of the Rotunda and the Doric Temple and families enjoying a day out in spring. ⁠ ⁠ #spring #springfestival #crafts #garden #gardening #horticulture #gardenlinspiration #capabilitybrown #petworth #sussex #westsussex #nationaltrust #petworthnt
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It’s officially spring 🌼 While some flowers are already stealing the show, others are prepping for their big moment. We’re bursting with anticipation for all the vibrant blossoms to come this spring. What is your favourite spring flower? 📷©National Trust Images/ Laurence Perry, Hugh Mothersole, Chris Lacey, Robert Morris, Stephen Robson, Sarah Haile #NationalTrust #SpringIsComing #SpringIsHere #SpringFlowers #accessibility : A slideshow of photos showing a range of spring flowers, including daffodils, magnolia, apple blossom, tulips and more.
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At Sheffield Park and Garden, our ranger team have been busy completing their winter tree work ahead of bird nesting season. ⁠ ⁠ The team have removed trees like conifers that can create a lot of shade and compete for resources with our native broadleaf species. ⁠ ⁠ This is common practice in woodland management and helps to promote biodiversity. Thinning the trees, allows more light to get through the tree canopy and reach the ground, which encourages growth and flowering of those ancient woodland species we all love, including bluebells, wood sorrel and yellow pimpernel.⁠ ⁠ Strong work from Ranger Matt and the rest of the team!⁠ ⁠ #📷 National Trust Images (c) @sheffield_park_and_garden and Laurence Perry. ⁠ #Accessibility : Three images showing tree work taking place and one image showing the bluebells in Wild Woods @sheffield_park_and_garden ⁠ ⁠ #trees #britishtrees #nature #ranger #woodlandmanagement #woodland #woodlands #conservation #biodiversity #sheffieldpark #nationaltrust #sussex
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From 23 March, hop on down to a National Trust place near you to enjoy an Easter adventure 🐰⁠ ⁠ Discover Easter eggs, activity trails, crafts and more with your family and friends. ⁠ ⁠ £3 per trail, plus normal admission, includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg at participating places. *Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.⁠ ⁠ Trails at most places run from 23 March to 14 April but dates do vary so please check website for details or head to the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ 📷©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor ⁠ ⁠ #NationalTrust #Easter #DaysOutUK⁠#Accessibility : A smiling child wearing a pink top, standing beside a yellow rabbit stand up figure, on a lawn surrounded by daffodils.
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