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It is now 10 years since the tragic fire at Clandon Park House. The property remains encased in scaffolding and apart from removing all the debris nothing has been done in that time. The National Trust seems incapable of making a decision as to what to do with the property. As custodians of so much of our history they have a duty to restore the house to its former glory or is that too much for an organisation that questions so much of our proud history and global influence. It is a disgrace. It took the French only five years to restore the Notre Dame to its former glory!
went for a visit with the dog to killerton near Exeter..the dog enjoyed it, but the cafe in the main house did not allow dogs in cafe or patio areas,so I ordered some food and coffee for takeaway and was told the takeaway cups were extra cost on top, this is disgusting...I did ask for a cup and saucer, but was refused as these could be broken, so I had no choice but to purchase cups to get a hot drink.i feel as though you are penalised for having a dog, however the national trust has now started allowing dogs which is good, but I don't expect to be ripped off by paying extra cost for takeaway cups...I won't be spending my money in this cafe again...I am also a regular national trust member, this will make me reconsider renewing my membership...
Joined as a member…but rather outraged at the discrimination now shown towards indigenous British people regarding pricing……. £2 for asylum/ refugee v £25 for the rest of us. NT appears to have surrendered to the Woke brigade. I have not renewed my membership as I feel this is blatant discrimination…typical left wing anti British organisation….whoever is running the show must be related to the current government who appear to be destroying everything British…especially our history and countryside. 😡
This review is solely for killerton woods part of killerton house Devon.First walk in Killerton woods for a long time, we went to see the bluebells. These woods I have played in, gone on training runs and now at 75 have been walking for over 63 years. What a disaster. the National Trust has decimated. Where there were carpets of bluebells there is only a few trying to push through the stinging nettles and brambles. The sides of the walks, where there were rhododendrons is now 3/6 ft high in brambles. Shame on the National Trust and whoever ordered the culling of the rhododendrons saying they were not a native species. Native or not they aided the growth of all the wild flowers, keeping brambles and stinging nettles down and also added to the colour and beauty themselves. What we have left now is a mess of what was beautiful walks overtaken by brambles and nettles not allowing anything else to grow.Michael May National Trust member
I need to provide feedback on behalf of my daughter & her family's experience attending Greys Court NT location today, Easter Sunday.They have a lot of stress in their lives & this was supposed to be a day out to alleviate some of this pressures of life.They couldn't locate the NT membership card. They hunted high & low with toddler in tow who is going through regression, so nerves were frayed due to lack of sleep.My question is, surely their membership could have be found on NT records just by going a search on their names to confirm they were paid up members?The NT card is made of paper so looks just like any unassuming business card, nothing stand out, so easily lost amongst a chaotic young household.On arrival at the venue, they found they didn't even need their card if only visiting the grounds & not the house...Th NT website was not clear on this information & the day was almost a completely ruined experience.They had no facility to PRINT anything to replace the missing card. NT improve your website & get with the 2025 programme...use QR codes or the such so people can still enjoy the locations minus their physical membership cards. They can just show membership evidence on their phones?It's disappointing..we always spend a small fortune when in the cafes & gift shops, so surely you could accommodate this simple ask that can help others?
Tried to visit Shugborough today, after years and years of going there. Merely wanted to park and walk along the PUBLIC footpath, only to be told by a couple of patronising and rude volunteers that we'd have to pay twenty five pounds, to park in a field?! I've parked in London for less.Their short sighted greed has ensured I won't be visiting or giving them another penny.Their sole purpose seems to be to extract money from people under the guise of "preserving our heritage"
We packed a picnic (as there isNo cafe) and drove for over an hour to get here . We planned a walk around the estate with our dog and a visit to the walled Garden and partarre.Although advertised as open the hall was closed (April 11th) as were the toilets. Also the walled garden is not accessible any more. There are signs which state residents only.’The partarre garden is densely overgrown and litter is strewn around. In general the woodland area is poorly managed with one main path totally blocked. A very disappointing visit on a beautiful sunny day. If you are interested in horticulture and a country walk then this is a place to be avoided. Come on National Trust you can do better than this. The place is letting you down. The Shuttleworth family must be turning in their graves at the state of their once beautiful property.
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