National Trust imprint: 28 books
Capability Brown
and His Landscape Gardens
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2016
One of the most remarkable men of the 18th century, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown was known to many as ‘The Omnipotent Magician’ who could transform unpromising countryside into beautiful parks that seemed to be only the work of nature. His list of clients included half the House of Lords, six...
Camping
Explore the great outdoors with family and friends
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2016
This is a practical and inspirational guide to camping. It's about getting outside and enjoying the Great British Outdoors, whether you want to do it under canvas or in a glamorous yurt. As well as a guide to all the locations and types of campsite the National Trust has – many in stunning scenery...
by Alex Morgan, Amanda Thackeray, Kate Perry
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
First opened in the 1740s, Stourhead has captivated visitors for centuries - on opening, one magazine even described it as a 'living work of art'. This guidebook shows why, exploring the Palladian mansion, housing a picture collection so large it required a new room to be built, to its world-famous landscape...
100 Perfect Plants
A Simple Plan for Your Dream Garden
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2017
Bring the beauty of National Trust gardens to your own little patch. Some 80% of people who visit NT properties do so 'to look at the garden'. And one of the glories of NT gardens are their incredible beds and borders – plants that bring colour, drama and surprises year round. In this book, senior...
Amazing Family Adventures
Fun days out and action-packed weekends
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2017
Whether orienteering, building dens or making a house for a hedgehog, this guide is the ideal way for all the family to interact with wildlife and nature and find adventures in wild places. The book begins with easy and approachable adventures perfect for families with younger kids, such as foraging...
The Picnic Cookbook
Outdoor feasts for every occasion
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
Picnics and outdoor meals are a classic theme in British food. Afternoon tea in the garden on a golden afternoon in late summer, a packed lunch consumed on a hilltop while the eyes feast on a magnificent view, and the tantalising smell of grilling from a barbecue are all part of this. Being outside...
by Josephine Ashby
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2016
In this new cookbook from the National Trust, nutritionist Josephine Ashby puts together over 100 tasty and healthy dishes that are fuss-free, economical, and quick to make. The book features hearty salads, small plates to share, delicious and filling main meals and colourful, mouth-watering desserts....
Britain's Wild Flowers
A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2017
A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green and pleasant land. In this book, journalist and garden writer Rosamond Richardson traces the history and myths behind each flower to discover...
by Storm Dunlop
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2018
**There's nothing the British love more than discussing the weather and debating what it's going to do next. This handy-sized guide explains what causes the weather and easy ways to make your own forecasts. **
Will I need to take an umbrella this afternoon? Does a red sky tonight really...
Favourite Poems of the Sea
Poems to Celebrate Britain's Maritime Heritage
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
A wonderful anthology of poetry celebrating the British coastline and life above and below the deep blue sea. Verses from our best-loved authors - such as WB Yeats, RL Stevenson and Rudyard Kipling - are accompanied by beautiful illustrations of idyllic days at sea, haunted shipwrecks and tempestuous...
Wildlife Jack
I Want to Fly
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2015
Production company Moon Studio has launched a new children's series called WILDLIFE JACK AND HIS ANIMAL ADVENTURES on the Disney channel this summer, narrated by Chris Packham. It is a new wildlife TV show aimed at 2-6 year olds.In the show, animated Jack uses his special ability to talk to real animals...
A Gardener's Latin
The language of plants explained
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2015
Every gardener needs to know their Latin names. They may look confusing at first, but once you understand what certain key words mean, impenetrable-sounding and hard-to-pronounce species names are suddenly demystified. Many Latin names hide the secrets of where the plant is found, its colour, flowering...
The Lazy Weekend Cookbook
Relaxed brunches, lunches, roasts and sweet treats
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2018
Weekends are the perfect time to treat yourself to some delicious food and in this new book chef Matt Williamson provides recipes ideal for any occasion – whether it is a lazy breakfast in bed, a healthy brunch, a leisurely roast dinner or a quick Sunday supper.
The book includes chapters...
Wild Food
Gathering Food in the Wild
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
Discover the wonders of wild food, from berries to mushrooms to fresh herbs - all of which are wonderful foods free on our doorstep. The author Jane Eastoe shows you how to find, identify and cook a range of wild food, including nuts, seeds, roots, fruit, flowers, seaweed, fungi and plant leaves....
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