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Northern National Trusts with a bit of WOW

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:February 27, 2020
Post category:Leeds Newcastle Northumberland Ripon The Peak District UK Holiday Yorkshire

Did anyone else get National Trust memberships for Christmas? If you’re looking out for how to make the most of them, here are some recommendations of the best the North…

Finding Boggarts at Longshaw (NT)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:January 8, 2020
Post category:Buggy Walk National Trust Rivers and Canals Story, character and adventure walks The Peak District
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Another weekend, another National Trust Trail!! Longshaw, in the Peaks is an absolutely fantastic place to head to for gorgeous walking trails and outdoor adventures for children. The Boggarts trail…

Mam Tor Circular Walk

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:January 6, 2020
Post category:Hills and Mountains National Trust The Peak District
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If you're looking for a challenge that young children will find manageable, climbing Mam Tor (the Shivering Mountain) from a car park only 50m from the summit could be the…

Five Reasons that I love Cragside (National Trust)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:December 26, 2019
Post category:Days out National Trust Northumberland

Or reasons to make a visit to Cragside in 2020 a priority. Cragside is, in my humble opinion, the greatest National Trust property in the country. And I've been to…

Wentworth Castle Gardens (NT)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:September 30, 2019
Post category:Days out National Trust Toddler friendly Yorkshire
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This has been popping up on my news feed since it re-opened and I've been dying to see it! Absolutely did not disappoint. There really is a bit of everything;…

Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge (NT)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:September 28, 2019
Post category:National Trust Yorkshire
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This is probably one of the most iconic places to visit in Yorkshire. It's the dream playground for adventurous kids, and, let's face it, us adults too! If you haven't…

Nostell Parkland Walk, 2.5 miles

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:August 20, 2019
Post category:National Trust Wakefield Yorkshire
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We've been to Nostell lots of times, but have stuck to the gardens and house on our explorations. Today I thought a visit to the parkland was much overdue. I'm…

Nostell, Wakefield (NT)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:May 14, 2019
Post category:Days out National Trust Toddler friendly Wakefield Yorkshire
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Nostell has what every good National Trust property should have; beautiful gardens, good facilities, a decent cafe and an adventure playground. With some lovely walks it is a great choice…

A family walk to explore the riverside at Hardcastle Crags

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:April 1, 2019
Post category:National Trust Rivers and Canals Toddler friendly Yorkshire
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This walk is perfect for little legs who enjoy exploring woodland, climbing and balancing! Jess loved it (despite a mishap in the stream!) and it's perfectly placed for a stop…

Fountains Abbey, nr Ripon

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:March 20, 2019
Post category:Buggy Walk National Trust Ripon Toddler friendly Yorkshire
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On Monday I met up with NCT Helen (I love a good phone save name :-)) and her gorgeous son to use our beloved National Trust cards at Fountains Abbey.…