National Trust Books

The perfect gift book for any jam-maker. Includes 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades, and preserves. In the latest book in this bestselling series, food writer and cook Sara Lewis brings together 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades, and preserves. Whether it’s the quintessential English strawberry (to dollop onto a scone!) or the more unusual minted marrow & blackberry jam,...

A beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures – pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned. Turn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide...

Discover the joy of growing and using plants indoors and outdoors, no matter how limited your space. This beautifully illustrated book is a modern, fresh take on gardening that shows how anyone can grow their own vegetables, create a mini wildflower meadow, or learn how to make the most of their houseplants. And you don’t need your own garden to...

A short illustrated life of one of Britain's most revered people of all time, covering all periods of his life but always returning to his literal and spiritual home, Chartwell. Winston Churchill is one of the best-known and most revered figures of our time, the man who led Britain through its 'darkest hour'. The last year alone has seen two...

The ideal gift for everyone who loves nature and the outdoors. 60 of Britain's unmissable wildlife wonders and where you can see them. The Nature Lover's Bucket List showcases 60 of Britain's unmissable, world-class wonders of nature and tells you where you can find them. From starling murmurations in Somerset to otters in Shetland, from glowworms in Dorset to golden...

Simple Pleasures by National Trust Books and Clare Gogerty is a gift book that celebrates the happiness found in 100 simple, everyday things—from the feel of fresh sheets to the joy of daydreaming. It serves as the perfect antidote to the pressurised, disconnected modern world. This beautifully written book reminds us of the joy in the smallest things with tender...

The Great British Food Tour by Jenny Linford, supported by the National Trust, offers fascinating and entertaining entries about Britain’s greatest dishes and ingredients. This beautifully illustrated book includes recipes for 20 classic dishes. It explores regional specialities and national favourites, covering Britain’s diverse and vibrant food landscape. Do you know your Bedfordshire clanger from your Dorset knob? Your Kentish...

Cosy Cooking offers over 80 brilliant comfort food recipes that are perfect for when it’s cold outside or if you just need to warm your heart. These recipes are triple-tested and come with suggested variations to add value and to help use up ingredients you may already have. You'll find plenty of vegetarian and vegan options as well. This collection...

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year in 2026. Packed with new features and advice, the 2026 edition of this guide is a perfect gift for any gardener. Month by month, there’s timely gardening advice and information from the National Trust, together with inspiring writing and beautiful illustrations. Every month includes: Weather...

Favourite Recipes offers 80 recipes for home-cooked meals that will make your day, straight from the National Trust's cafés. Meals that make your day The National Trust's cafés are a British institution, enjoyed by the millions of people who visit its historic houses and sites every year. For some, a stop at the café is a bonus; for others, it's...

Why settle for the same old jams when you could try something deliciously different? Jams With a Twist will take your jam making to a whole new level. Liven things up with alcohol, essences, cordials, syrups, teas, spices, nuts, nibs and kernels. Go foraging for exciting new ingredients. Create double- and triple-layered jams. Float fruit, flowers and herbs in your...

100 delightful walks that reveal hidden treasures in our countryside – secret beaches, abandoned villages, mysterious caves, hidden waterfalls. Walks are 2-6 miles in length to maximise manageability. Every walk has ‘How to get there’ details and an easy-to-follow map, plus an OS Map reference. Supported by the National Trust This is the curious walker’s guide to Britain’s most unique...

A collection of 200 delicious country recipes from the National Trust. This wonderful collection of 200 traditional recipes brings you the best of British country cooking. There are mouth-watering recipes for every occasion, from soups, starters and light meals to hearty stews and pies, delicious puddings and teatime treats to fruity jams and spicy chutneys. The rhythms of rural life...

Over 70 delicious and hassle-free meals that you can cook in a single roasting tray or pot. Simply take a handful of fresh ingredients, spend a few minutes preparing them, pop them in a pan and let the oven do the work. Roasting Pan Suppers is filled to the brim with over 70 delicious meals that you can cook in...

Versatile, nutritious and easy to cook – soup is the original one-pot wonder. Inspired by soups from around the world, this beautifully illustrated book features 80 tried-and-tested recipes bursting with flavour, colour and goodness. From comforting classics to new and inspiring choices, you’ll be guided through the basics of making sensational soups. Find out how to swap ingredients, use up...

Discover the history, legends and folklore of Britain’s most intriguing landmarks Britain’s Landmarks and Legends is a beautifully illustrated book that reveals the secrets and stories of fifty icons of Britain’s landscape. Some of these are natural wonders, such as Cheddar Gorge, Sherwood Forest, and the white cliffs of Dover. Others were made by our distant ancestors: the standing stones...

A beautiful tour of Britain's greatest gardens, classic and modern. Inspiration and escapism for every gardener. Garden Heaven offers a unique tour of thirty of Britain's most beautiful gardens, both classic and modern. It makes a wonderful gift for gardeners during their days off or the long winter nights, as gardening is as much about dreaming as doing. This book...

From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is packed with recipes that go perfectly with a nice cup of tea. Afternoon tea is the quintessential British ritual. And with over 100 tearooms across the country, the National Trust knows a thing or two about it. This gift-sized guide, The National Trust Book...

Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is a beautiful gift for fans of the BBC series of the same name. Go behind the scenes with the National Trust as they uncover extraordinary stories and save our precious past. This book accompanies a successful BBC series, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, now in its third season. Episodes average over 2...

Discover the stories of Britain's greatest ghosts and ghouls with this spooky supernatural page-turner, the perfect gift this Halloween. Supported by the National Trust, who look after many of the haunted locations. Beautifully atmospheric illustrations. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these gripping accounts of eerie apparitions and paranormal activity are bound to capture your imagination. Brace yourself for...

Gardens of the National Trust is the definitive guide to hundreds of Britain’s most outstanding gardens, all in the care of the National Trust. The National Trust boasts the finest collection of gardens in the United Kingdom. In this book, Stephen Lacey paints a vivid picture of each garden and places them within the context of British horticultural history. All...

‘Garden Book of the Year’ – Garden Media Guild Awards 2022 Discover Britain’s most beautiful and inspiring wild gardens, and how you can make your own. Winner ‘Best Garden Book of the Year’ Garden Media Guild Awards 2022 Despite our best efforts, and no matter how much we prune, tidy and shape our gardens, they are inherently wild. In fact,...

More than 100 poems about Britain's nature in a beautifully illustrated book. Seven chapters touch on different aspects of the British countryside, including seasons, birds and wildlife, woods, water, moors and mountains. This carefully chosen collection will inspire you to explore nature through a poet’s eye – the perfect antidote to "times when the world is too much with us",...

Kings and Queens: 100 Pocket Puzzles offers 100 quick and fun word puzzles based on British royalty, all neatly packaged in a cute pocket-sized book. Whether you are a wordsearch wizard or a brainteaser buff, this is the perfect book to help exercise your brain! There are wordsearches, crosswords, word wheels, codewords and all manner of verbal brainteasers to test...

Biscuits are the ultimate teatime treat. No cup of tea (or coffee) should be without one. This tempting collection of recipes from expert baker Linda Collister includes all the classics. There are ginger snaps and shortbread petticoat tails, deluxe chocolate chip cookies, Florentines and macarons, tiffin and flapjacks, as well as biscotti and savoury biscuits. And if you’re looking for...

100 Classic Country Walks that tick all the boxes There are three things that make a country walk a classic – unbeatable scenery, a route that’s just the right length and a pub or tearoom to treat yourself. You’ll find the best of all three here. Covering every corner of the UK, these 100 walks include rolling hills, dramatic mountains,...

Under the Stars by National Trust Books and Sian Lewis is your guide to inspiring and exciting places to camp and glamp in Britain. A camping trip is the perfect antidote to fast-paced living, offering a chance to watch stars emerge one by one, take a stroll or a swim, cook over open flames, and breathe fresh air. In this...

A celebration of a beloved and uniquely British garden style featuring cottage gardens from around the country. Features gardens created by famous writers including Thomas Hardy, Virginia Woolf, and Beatrix Potter. A celebration of a beloved and uniquely British garden style. The cottage garden's abundant, informal style is rooted in Victorian dreams of a perfect country life. But it has...

A bucket list of unforgettable trips in Britain These journeys will lead you through the UK’s most awe-inspiring scenery. There’s inspiration and adventure here for everyone. Take a refreshing coastal walk around Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsular. Hop on board The Jacobite steam train (the ‘Hogwarts Express’) for a unique view of the Highlands. Buckle up for Northern Ireland’s exhilarating Causeway Coastal...

An easy, practical guide to combining flowers for year-round joyful colour. National Trust gardens are visited by millions of people every year. Their flowerbeds and borders are legendary for their colour and beauty in every season. In this book, National Trust senior gardener Robyn Booth reveals the secrets of how to choose plants that grow together beautifully in your garden,...

Escape reality and reconnect with nature. Journey to 40 unforgettable getaways in Britain’s wild corners, from floating cabins to miniature castles, tree pods to moored boats. Lose yourself in cosy reading nooks after a day hillwalking in the Peak District, go foraging in Yorkshire’s woodlands, or warm up by the campfire after taking a dip in coastal Cornish waters. Stay...

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year. Packed with new features and advice, the 2025 edition of this guide remains a perfect gift for any gardener. Month by month, there’s timely gardening advice and information from the National Trust, together with inspiring writing and beautiful illustrations. Every month includes: Weather charts –...

Learn how to make and use nourishing compost for your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. Learn how to make and use nourishing compost for your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It's packed with useful tips for successful composting, from deciding what to put in...

Turn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide to identifying pebbles. The Pebble Spotter's Guide – National Trust Edition by National Trust Books and Clive Mitchell is perfect for both casual beachcombers and avid geologists. This guide is your ideal companion for discovering the fascinating variety of pebbles...

Fully revised and updated edition of the classic, stunningly illustrated guide to the cream of Britain’s historic country houses cared for by the National Trust, encompassing both interior and exterior design. This captivating book, fully revised and updated and featuring more NT houses than ever before, is a guide to some of the greatest architectural treasures of Britain, encompassing both...

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year. This guide to how to look after and enjoy your garden month by month is the ideal thoughtful gift for any gardener. It is packed with inspiring writing and National Trust know-how that will help beginners and old hands alike. For each month, you will...

A smaller, cheaper edition of this acclaimed illustrated biography of Beatrix Potter. Respected biographer Sarah Gristwood discovers a life crisscrossed with contradictions and marked by tragedy, yet one that left a remarkable literary – and environmental – legacy. This illustrated biography of the beloved writer has been a strong seller and critical success. It is now available in a smaller,...