The National Trust is Europe's largest conservation charity. Operating in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (with a separate but affiliated National Trust for Scotland), its mission is to preserve and protect historic properties, coastlines, and open spaces for everyone to enjoy. The Trust owns and manages over 500 significant sites, including stately homes, ancient monuments, castles, and historic gardens. It is one of the largest landowners in the UK, caring for hundreds

A place where time stood still. Calke Abbey offers a unique step back in time, unlike other National Trust sites. The paintwork is...