Acquired by the National Trust in 1961. Antony is a wonderful 18th century mansion set within parkland with its fine gardens. Situated near the coast in Cornwall, it has been a family home to the Carew Pole family for generations.
Facilities
Restaurant with Children’s Menu, Baby-changing facilities, Hip-carrying infant seats for loan.
Photos
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Address
Antony, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01752 812191
Email: antony@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
You can visit this site through the National Trust Membership scheme
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Extensive salt marsh and dunes, Blakeney National Nature Reserve is famously known for the important seabirds, waders and overwintering wildfowl. The reserve covers some 2711 acres.
Facilities
WCs at Blakeney Point (closed for winter months), WCs at Blakeney Quay and Morston Quay, Tea-room at Morston Quay.
Photos
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Address
Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk Coast Office, Friary Farm, Cley Road, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NW
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01263 740241
Email: blakeneypoint@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Cley Road, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NW[/googleMap]
Harbour and village on the north Cornish coast with surrounding land owned by the National Trust.
Facilities
National Trust Shop, Cafe in the lower harbour with sheltered courtyard and outdoor tables, Children’s quiz/trail.
Photos
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Address
Boscatle, Cornwall
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01840 250353
Email: boscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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Restored buildings in working order.
Facilities
WC at bakery and village hall, Tea-room, Pushchairs and baby back-carriers permitted, Dogs on leads permitted in garden and Old Bakery information room only.
Photos
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Address
Branscombe, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3DB
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01392 881691
Email: branscombe@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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Cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel with Palmerston Fort, built in 1865, providing a unique insight into the past.
Facilities
No WC, Brean Down Cove Cafe, Dogs on leads only.
Photos
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Address
Brean, North Somerset
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01934 844518
Email: breandown@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Brean Down, Somerset, UK[/googleMap]
An island wildlife haven of woodland, wetland and heath. Brownsea Island is a beautiful setting for walks, picnics and exploring this sanctuary for red squirrels in the south.
The island was also the first ‘test’ camp for Robert Baden-Powell’s Scouts in 1907.
Facilities
National Trust Shop, Vilano Cafe selling hot and cold food as well as children’s lunch boxes, Baby-changing facilities, Pushchairs and baby back-carriers permitted, Baby buggies available to loan.
Photos
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Address
Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EE
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01202 707744
Email: brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset[/googleMap]
Coastline with dramatic views. The National Trust has rebuilt a staircase down to the beach (which is not National Trust owned). Please be aware that it is unsafe to bathe at any time due to tides.
Facilities
WC not always open, Shop including information centre, Tea-room and garden in Carnewas car park, Children’s quiz/trail.
Photos
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Address
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps, Bedruthan, St Eval, Wadebridge, Corwall, PL27 7UW
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01637 860563
Email: carnewas@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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The wonderful holiday home of Rupert D’Oyly Carte is set amongst beautiful surroundings in South Devon.
Facilities
Shop including plant sales, Tea-room with Children’s menu, Dogs permitted on surrounding National Trust land only. Dog creche available.
Photos
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Address
Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0EQ
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01803 752466
Email: coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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Magnificent ruin on the beautiful Northumberland coastline.
Facilities
Small shop, Hot drinks and snacks, Suitable for school groups, Dogs permitted on leads only.
Photos
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Address
Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3TT
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01665 576231
Email: dunstanburghcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, UK[/googleMap]
The Farne Islands are small rocky islands which are home to more than 100,000 pairs of breeding seabirds. These include 55,000 pairs of puffins. The Islands are one of Europe’s most important seabird reserves.
Usually up to 23 species of birds nest annually as well as a colony of greay seals.
Remember to take a hat! Snacks and drinks due to no cafe and sensible clothing and footwear as the weather can change quickly. Binoculars are a must.
Best visiting months are April/May & June until end of July which is the Summer breeding season.
Facilities
Suitable for school groups, Access by ferry, WC on Inner Farne only.
Photos
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Address
Farne Islands, Northumberland
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01665 721099 (information line)
Tel: 01665 720651
Email: farneislands@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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