Glastonbury Abbey, the final resting place for Camelot's King Arthur & Queen Guinevere

Glastonbury has more more to offer than play host to an annual music festival; its also home to the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. Reputed to be the final resting place for the 'fictitious' Camelot's King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, this ruined abbey was firmly placed on my to do list down in Somerset.

Appeal to save Brueghel for the nation

The National trust has joined forces with the Art Fund to launch a £2.7 million fundraising campaign to save an iconic Old Master painting for the nation.

The Procession to Calvary’ by Pieter Brueghel the Younger is the star attraction at Nostell Priory in Yorkshire, owned by the Trust since 1954, where it has hung for over 200 years.Now, however, the painting, which is still owned by Lord St Oswald, has been put up for sale, with the risk that Nostell’s greatest work will no longer be accessible to the public.

I would like to support the cause and urge every one to help where they can.

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Nostell Priory and Parkland is a fantastic house built on the site of a medieval priory.

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Check out other stately homes

Wallington an 18th-century landscape park has ponds, gardens and woods to explore

Wallington in Northumberland Dates back to 1688, Wallington was home to many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, who all left their mark. The result is an impressive, yet friendly, house with a magnificent interior and fine collections.

Ashridge Forest, Autumnal scenes straight out of the story books.

The ancient Ashridge Forest glows with colour this time of year. The vibrant oranges and yellow of autumn shine through; a final burst before the snow covering of winter.

The magical forest surrounds Ashridge House, a Gothic mansion built by James Wyatt in 1808. The estate extends for six square miles and to the north leads Ivinghoe Beacon.

Apple day at Beningbrough Hall & Gardens

© NTPL / Derry Moore

The national trust are celebrating the Apple all over the Britain. One such event is at Beningbrough Hall and Gardens North Yorkshire Apple Celebrations, 16 - 30 October 11am - 5pm.

If you like apples, cake and cider then there is something for you. Displays of apples, apple information on our many varieties, see our new orchard labyrinth, enjoy apple lunches, apple pressing and art workshops. Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Claremont Landscape Garden Autumn Dawn Walk National Trust Event

The Claremont Landscape Garden will be open early for visitors and early risers can also enjoy a guided dawn walk to witness the magic of sunrise in the Garden followed by a warming cooked breakfast in the Tea Room.

Claremont garden is a beautiful garden surrounding a small lake and featuring an unusual grass amphitheatre. The garden's creation and development has involved great names in garden history, including Sir John Vanbrugh, Charles Bridgeman, William Kent and 'Capability' Brown. In 1726 it was described as 'the noblest of any in Europe' and the garden today is of national importance. Visitors walking round the lake will see the island and pavilion, grotto and many viewpoints and vistas. There are hidden features to enjoy as well as wider estate walks and a new children's play area.

Read more about claremont landscape garden and the national trust event