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]
Moorland nature reserve of approximately 1205 acres.
Facilities
WC at Staindale Lake car park, Children’s events during the summer holidays, Dogs permitted on leads only.
Photos
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Address
Peakside, Ravenscar, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0NE
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01723 870423
Email: bridestones@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Staindale Lake, North Yorkshire, 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]
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Derbyshire,
East Midlands,
Family facilities/activities,
Gardens,
Historic Houses,
Holiday cottages,
Nature reserve,
Park,
The National Trust Enjoy Calke Abbey, a historic house which has stood still in time. Calke Abbey, set in extensive parkland with nature reserve and walled gardens is wonderful to explore.
Facilities
National Trust shop, Restaurant including Children’s menu, Baby-changing facilities, Baby slings and hip carriers for loan, Children’s quiz/trail as well as play area, Dogs on leads in park only.
Photos
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Address
Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01332 863822
Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire, 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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Aerial and Satellite View[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Farne Islands, UK[/googleMap]
400 acres of stunning 18th-century landscape garden.
Facilities
Gift shop, Tea-room serving light lunches with Children’s menu, Baby-changing facilities, Pushchairs permitted, Dogs permitted on leads only in the grounds.
Photos
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Address
address
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01207 541820
Email: gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Rowlands Gill, UK[/googleMap]
Area of outstanding country walks in the international important Pennine moorlands.
Facilities
No WC, nearest villages are Hayfield, Castleton, Edale and Hope. WC can also be located at visitor centres/car parks at Heatherdene and Fairholmes. Dogs permitted on leads.
Photos
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Address
High Peak Estate Office, Edale End, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6RF
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01433 670368
Email: highpeakestate@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]High Peak, Derbyshire, UK[/googleMap]
16th-century castle with amazing views.
Transformed into a holiday home by Edwin Lutyens in 1903. The walled garden was planned by Gertrude Jekyll.
Facilities
WC only, Baby-changing facilities, Front baby-slings and hip-carriers for loan, Dogs permitted only on leads in field.
Photos
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Address
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SH
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01289 389244
Email: lindisfarne@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Lindisfarne Castle, TD15 2SH[/googleMap]
Beautiful walking country with ancient woods.
Facilities
Shop at visitor centre, Tea-room with Children’s menu, Baby-changing facilities, Pushchairs and back-carriers permitted, Dogs permitted on leads only.
Photos
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Address
Longshaw Estate, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S11 7TZ
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01433 637904
Email: longshaw@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Grindleford, Derbyshire, UK[/googleMap]
Moorland landscape with limestone features of approx 7200 acres.
National Nature Reserve.
Facilities
WC at Malham National Park car park.
Photos
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Address
Yorkshire Dales Estate Office, Watershouses, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PT
Contact Numbers
Tel: 01729 830416
Email: malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets
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[googleMap width="100%" height="350px" directions_to="false" directions_from="false"]Malham Tarn, Yorkshire, UK[/googleMap]