National Trust South East

National Trust in London, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hants, Berks, Bucks, Oxon & the Isle of Wight. From the South East team, Mon - Fri. 9am - 5pm.

[Bernard Donoghue @bernarddonoghue]

A very happy 130th birthday celebration to @nationaltrust - I’m very proud to be a volunteer and to chair the London and South East regional advisory board for the Trust (@NTlovesLondon @southeastNT ), to support & celebrate their staff, volunteers & work. For everyone, forever.

[NTRiverWey @NTRiverWey]

Beautiful frosty morning at Dapdune Wharf. The bluebells are bursting through the leaf litter so spring is not far off. #riverwey @southeastNT

[Knole @KnoleNT]

Sunday 12 January - Due to continuing snowy and icy conditions, the car park at Knole is closed. The rest of the site will be open for those visitors that wish to walk in. Please take extra care in the parkland. #sevenoaks #winter #snow
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[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

As the sun rises on another year, we wish you all the best for a wonderful 2025.

This pic was taken at Greys Court a few weeks ago. Please check websites if you'd like to visit today as many places are closed because of high winds.

📷️ National Trust / Rachel Batho

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

Feeling a bit frazzled?

We hear you. National Trust places are open for you to escape into gardens and woodland for fresh air. Or from your house to ours for a change of scene. We look forward to seeing you.

📷️ National Trust Images / Tamsin Holmes

[Bernard Donoghue @bernarddonoghue]

Very proud to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of being appointed Chair of the Regional Advisory Group of @NTlovesLondon @southeastNT (London & the South East) of @nationaltrust. It’s been a great honour & great fun: recruiting fab fellow members & supporting the superb NT team.

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

Happy Christmas everyone.

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

Henry VIII started many of our Christmas traditions, including carol singing and giving presents. In his later years, a well-dressed turkey would have been pride of place on his Christmas table.

Immerse yourself in a Tudor Christmas at Ightham Mote until 5 January.

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

🌿 When you see a ball of foliage on an otherwise bare tree, that'll be mistletoe.

Mistletoe is a hemiparasitic plant. It won't kill the tree, but can weaken it if there's a lot.

At The Vyne, gardener Emma harvests mistletoe from apple trees and bunches it up for visitors.

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

Some of our birds head south for the winter, but to other birds, we ARE south.

Look out for winter visitors such as redwings, fieldfares and short-eared owls in fields and hedgerows near you.

📷️ National Trust / David Humphries

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

@OckendenPhoebe Correct!

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

❓️Where am I ❓️⁠
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This house is known for its extensive art collection and at this time of year you'll be able to see plenty of Christmas trees too!
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#GuessingGame #WhereAmI

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

@DukeHound16 Correct!

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

@DukeHound16 @WinkworthNT @nationaltrust @NTCymru_ Congratulations on completing your passport, Duke! Your snood looks great 🐾

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

Nothing says Christmas like a festive wreath on the front door, welcoming you into houses filled with Christmas trees and decorations.
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Here’s a round up of our finest wreaths, do you have a favourite?

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

@glitterypips @sheffieldparkNT @sussex_tours @SussexExclusive @SussexLifeArts @ashdownradio @TheSnowmanHQ Fantastic pics!

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

@autop1lot @PolesdenLaceyNT @nationaltrust Fantastic pics Pedro. Really capture the atmosphere

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

All the classic Christmas feels, wrapped up in these must visit places 🎁...

Find more inspiration for Christmas in London and the South East here: https://t.co/KxMR5Fnjp9

📽️ NT/ Sarah Connolly, Caroline Hewitt, Holly Halford, Fran Leeds, Jen Reznick, Manda Pawelczyk

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

@hamish_hrh 🤣Dear Lord Hamish, thank you for your application for the position of 'reserve lion'. Your diligent preparation for the position is duly noted and we're delighted to promote you to the top of the list.

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

If you're looking for a magical family Christmas day out, our visitors are saying these places are worth a journey:

🎄Mottisfont
🎅Nymans
🎁Hinton Ampner
❄️Sheffield Park and Garden

[National Trust South East @southeastNT]

Why are robins associated with Christmas?

In the mid 1800s postmen wore red uniforms and were nicknamed 'Robins'. With the advent of the penny post, sending Christmas cards became popular. Red-breasted postmen delivering a card became red-breasted robins depicted on them.