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Studland Bay Tintagel Old Studland, near Swanage, Dorset Post Office This glorious slice of Purbeck coastline is famed Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0DB for its 4-mile stretch of golden sand, gently shelving bathing waters and views of Old Harry One of the Trust’s earliest acquisitions, this quaint Rocks and the Isle of Wight. With four beaches house and garden was once in danger of being to choose from, Studland is loved by young demolished. Dated circa 1380, it is a rare example families and watersports fans of all ages, and of a medieval ‘longhouse’, modified over 600 it includes the most popular naturist beach in years, yet retaining its charm. It has had many Britain. The vast swathe of heathland behind the uses, most notably as a Victorian post office. beach is a haven for native wildlife and features Note: nearest toilet 54 yards in Trevena Square all six British reptiles. Footpaths, cycle tracks (not National Trust). and bridleways through sand dunes, woods and wild open landscape encourage you to explore. Garden best in: April–May, July, September. Wildlife to spot includes deer, insects and birds as well as numerous wild flowers. Studland was the Contact: 01840 770024 inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton’s Noddy. [email protected] Note: toilets at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach and Middle Beach; also South Beach (not National Trust). Coaches: no coach parking. Nearest parking: King Arthur’s car park opposite the house. What’s new in 2016? The tiny, thatched Grooms Cottage at Middle Beach has been refurbished to Visit: average duration is 1 hour. Shop. re-create the time it was used by the groom to the Bankes family. Opens seasonally. Catering: no catering available on site. There are plenty of cafés, public houses and restaurants Contact: 01929 450500 within walking distance. [email protected] Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset Group admission: £3.40 (groups 10+). BH19 3AQ Coaches: parking for 4 coaches at Knoll Beach car Tintagel Old Post Office M T W T F S S park, charge applies. 13 Feb–21 Feb 11–4 M T W T F S S 7 Mar–20 Mar 11–4 M T W T F S S Visit: guided walks available (up to 2 hours). Shop. 21 Mar–25 Sep 10:30–5:30 M T W T F S S 26 Sep–30 Oct 11–4 M T W T F S S Catering: Knoll Beach Café open daily except 2 and 3 March, 25 December. Call 01929 450305 for Access: gE 4 5 D Building 03 menus and to book catering. Grounds 03 Group admission: please contact for details. London and Studland Bay M T W T F S S Shop and café Open every day all year 9:30–5* Sweeping landscapes, tranquil South East *27 March to 29 October, open to 6 at weekends. Reduced hours in winter (usually 10 to 4). Shop and café closed 2 and gardens and homes where 3 March and 25 December. history was made Access: 7F 4 g Grounds 3E 70 Please book all group visits, tours and catering direct with our places 71 From London living at Ham Perfect for groups House on the banks of the Mottisfont River Thames to sweeping Ancient trees, babbling brooks classical landscapes at and rolling lawns frame this Stowe, elegant decay at romantic house. From trompe- l’oeil to Whistler’s extraordinary Nymans and Churchill at drawing-room, it is full of Chartwell – this region surprises. Explore a smart new offers year-round interest welcome centre, shop and café, alongside changing exhibitions, from glorious gardens to including a celebration of Beatrix special walks. Potter’s work. Top three tours Itinerary ideas ‘The Churchills at Chartwell’ Capture the magic of ‘Capability’ Chartwell Brown’s landscapes Celebrate the 300th anniversary ‘Ghost tour’ of the birth of this great landscape Ham House and Garden designer by visiting Petworth ‘Domestic life at Petworth House’ House and Park, where in the 18th Petworth House and Park century the 2nd Earl of Egremont Vibrant Polesden Lacey commissioned the design and landscaping of the deer-park – One of the National Trust’s jewels one of Brown’s first commissions, in the South East, Polesden Lacey has and then move on to Sheffield formal gardens and an Edwardian rose Park and Garden where the garden. Formerly a walled kitchen parkland shows Brown’s signature garden – its soft pastel-coloured roses sweeping views, picturesque are a particular highlight, and at their lakes and majestic trees. best in June. Mid-week is perfect for a quieter visit. Explore the beautiful gardens at Nymans and admire the summer roses at Cliveden and Mottisfont. 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