Transforming the landscape with a wash of blue, there’s nothing quite as magical as Serpentine Wood in spring.

As it’s #TulipTuesday let’s take a moment to appreciate our gorgeous ‘Estella Rijnveld’ tulips with their feathered red and white petals ❤️

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The #tulips NTBiddulphGrange are just glorious & with Friday evening openings starting this week, it’s the perfect chance to see them. Explore this beautifully quirky Victorian garden until 7pm on Fridays until 27/9. bit.ly/3PD2rbH #TulipTuesday #Staffordshire #ntmidlands

Did you know that today is the start of National Gardening Week?
There are many wonderful gardens at the places that we care for across the midlands, all looked after by enthusiastic staff and volunteers. What’s your favourite NT garden to visit?
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Bluebells are in flower & many of the ancient woodlands in our care across the Midlands are now awash with blue hues, like these stunning images of Coughton Court, Kinver Edge & Attingham Park.

Have you spotted bluebells this weekend?

📷Simon Pickering,Alex Murison, Jane Scott

200 years ago, one of the most important gardens in England was documented in detail by its devoted Head Gardener.

Join us Croome NationalTrust in celebrating this special book by exploring the house, gardens and parkland in our new exhibition, Pages from Nature.

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This beautiful pair of owls was spotted by one of our Belton Estate rangers. Little Owl numbers are reportedly in decline and so we're pleased to welcome this nesting pair here in #Lincolnshire .
📷 Sacha Welsh

#WildlifeWednesday #EveryoneNeedsNature #BeautyInNature #birds

The blossom is looking lovely in the gardens, as well as the blossom inspired range in the gift shop. Do you have a favourite type of blossom? Shop opening times ➡ tinyurl.com/3natnh5u

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As part of the #NationalTrust ’s ‘Festival of Blossom’, schools in #Staffordshire have worked with the county’s Poet Laureate Dawn Jutton to write #blossom inspired poetry, currently on display in @ShugboroughNT’s ‘Blossom Poetry Gallery.’ #ntmidlands #shugborough #BlossomWatch

Come rain or shine, blossom is still making a splash! So, don your waterproofs and make the most of this season. #BlossomWatch

To celebrate #EarthDay we want to hear about the places you love and want to protect for future generations. Post a picture of your happy place in the comments.

We'll start with a field full of pollinator friendly buttercups that leads down to the sea.

Photo: Hilary Daniel

Today marks Earth Day, a time to reflect how we can reduce our impact on our precious planet. One easy way to reduce waste is to bring a reusable cups to the Tearoom. Not only will you reduce the need for disposable cups, you'll also get 25p off your chosen hot drink. National Trust in the Midlands

Many thanks to all those who joined the NT Sandilands team yesterday at the #BeachClean . Thanks also for helping us support Marine Conservation Society in collecting vital data for positive change and cleaner beaches. For more info, please visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/sandilands #lincolnshire

This summer we will begin works to create a wetland nature reserve on the Lincolnshire coast.
The transformation of the landscape will bring Sandilands back to its natural roots with open water, islands, reedbeds and ponds.
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Now the lighter nights are coming in, you may be planning ahead to summer activities. We have 2 fantastic outdoor theatre events this summer - Jemima Puddle-Duck performed by Quantum Theatre and Romeo and Juliet performed by Illyria. ➡ tinyurl.com/2ty7tze7

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It's #NationalTeaDay .
Our cafe's are all open* today.
You know what to do.

*check website for exact details, but they have definitely got the kettle on for you.