<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: National Trust Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:12:31 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[David Attenborough reveals amazing wildlife in Britain's back gardens for new BBC show]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/285x214/2189556_1.jpg"/><br><br>The BBC TV series has been made to celebrate the natural historian's 100th birthday next month<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Karen Rockett]]></author><category>TV &amp; Radio</category><media:keywords>David Attenborough, Garden, BBC, National Trust, Secret Garden series, British wildlife, urban gardens</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/2189556_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[David Attenborough has new TV programme exploring Britain's backyards this Easter.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[BBC / Plimsoll Productions]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/237x141/2189556_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[David Attenborough has new TV programme exploring Britain's backyards this Easter.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[BBC / Plimsoll Productions]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of peculiar house 'crammed with curiosities' had very specific posthumous demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2188629_1.jpg"/><br><br>The 16-sided house was carefully crafted by two cousins in the 1700s, and now visitors can take a look inside at their little world of curiosities<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>National Trust, Devon, Bank holiday, Easter, Property, A la Ronde, Jane and Mary Parminter, Seashell Room</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2188629_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The odd home makes for an ideal exploration for little ones]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[BBC/Blast Films/National Trust/Paul Harris]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2188629_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The odd home makes for an ideal exploration for little ones]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[BBC/Blast Films/National Trust/Paul Harris]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village trapped in the 18th century with virtually no signs of the modern day]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2189186_1.jpg"/><br><br>This quaint village is renowned for it's perfectly-preserved houses and buildings that make you feel like you've entered a time machine<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>National Trust, The Cotswolds, Villages, Harry Potter, Lacock village, preservation restrictions, filming location</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2189186_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Some of the buildings date as far back as the 1200s]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2189186_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Some of the buildings date as far back as the 1200s]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man visits UK forest for birdwatching and finds something that 'shouldn't be here']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/128/285x214/2186513_1.jpg"/><br><br>A nature enthusiast couldn't believe his eyes when he tracked down an animal that "shouldn't be here in the UK".<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Jess Flaherty]]></author><category>Nature</category><media:keywords>Animals, National Trust, eagle owl, great white shark, lions, tigers, bears, apex, apex predator, wolverhampton, Verreauxs Eagle Owl, Wightwick Manor, owls, predators</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/128/590x/2186513_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The predator has been spotted living wild in a woodland area (stock image)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/128/237x141/2186513_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The predator has been spotted living wild in a woodland area (stock image)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quirky village has more than 70 listed buildings and market hall 'on stilts']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2185429_1.jpg"/><br><br>This historic village is often overlooked by tourists but boasts over 70 listed buildings and a unique 16th-century Market House on stilts<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>National Trust, Peak District, Travel (section), Pubs and bars, Walking, Winster, Market House</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2185429_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Historic vertical village with over 70 listed buildings and market hall ‘on stilts’Winster in DerbyshireCredit: Let's Go Peak DistrictRIP FROM SITE: https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/listing/winster-2/]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Let's Go Peak District]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2185429_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Historic vertical village with over 70 listed buildings and market hall ‘on stilts’Winster in DerbyshireCredit: Let's Go Peak DistrictRIP FROM SITE: https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/listing/winster-2/]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Let's Go Peak District]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Trust wages war on Rachel Reeves over plans that could 'destroy wildlife']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2184972_1.jpg"/><br><br>The conservation charity says Labour "isn't taking nature seriously enough", warning that it is "essential for economic prosperity and national security".<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:44:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Eleanor Burleigh]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Rachel Reeves, National Trust, Environment, wildlife protection, UK government policies</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2184972_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves has described nature as a 'blocker' to her planning reforms]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Bloomberg via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2184972_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves has described nature as a 'blocker' to her planning reforms]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Bloomberg via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Untouched medieval village used for major movie set is like stepping back in time]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2182713_1.jpg"/><br><br>The picturesque village has hardly change in hundreds of years, as it still holds original Tudor buildings - including a wonky house<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>National Trust, Suffolk, Harry Potter, Travel (section), Walking, Tourism, Lavenham, Tudor architecture, Harry Potter filming location</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2182713_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The village was featured in Harry potter]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2182713_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The village was featured in Harry potter]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient mansion is ‘time capsule’ of family's life over 400 years frozen in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2181550_1.jpg"/><br><br>Bursting with tales as old as time, this magical house continues to wow visitors with its 'untouched' rooms and blooming gardens<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>National Trust, Property, Travel (section), Staycation, Home renovation, Home decor, Chastleton House, Jones family, British history preservation</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2181550_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The home was built as a statement of wealth and power]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2181550_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The home was built as a statement of wealth and power]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magical castle is a 13th century fortress with Italian terraced gardens and dark history]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2180353_1.jpg"/><br><br>Near the English-Welsh border stands a 13th-century medieval fortress with stunning Italian baroque terraced gardens and over 1,000 South Asian artefacts<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Wales, Travel (section), National Trust, Tourism, India, Walking, Garden, Powis Castle, Herbert family, Clive Collection</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2180353_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Powis castle.Powys.Wales.April 7th 2025.Photo of Powis castle in Wales]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Tom Meaker  via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2180353_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Powis castle.Powys.Wales.April 7th 2025.Photo of Powis castle in Wales]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Tom Meaker  via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best-preserved Tudor village with fairytale castle 'like going back in time']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2179955_1.jpg"/><br><br>This is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in the country, with half-timbered houses, a historic high street and a grand castle museum<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Villages, National Trust, Travel (section), Tourism, England, Kent, Kent Stays, Staycation, Chiddingstone, Tudor village, Denys Eyre Bower</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2179955_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Picturesque: The view looking down Chiddingstone's main street]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[undefined]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2179955_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Picturesque: The view looking down Chiddingstone's main street]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[undefined]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item></channel></rss>