National Trust

National Trust opens three textile exhibitions

Journeys – Global Textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection is being held at Osterley Park, Blickling Estate and Dyrham Park

Three Ironbridge Gorge sites reopen after National Trust takeover

A phased opening of all other attractions is planned over the coming months

Q&A | Bidding farewell to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

As the site prepares to enter a new era, Ironbridge's collections team reflects on how the pioneering, community-led charity brought the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution to life

Ironbridge Gorge to lose 47 roles after National Trust transfer

Trust plans new 'economically viable' operating model for site when it takes over in March

National Trust celebrates biggest donation in its history

News comes as conservation charity reveals its plans for 2026

Knighthood for Tristram Hunt in New Year Honours

V&A director among those on 2026 list recognised for services to museums, heritage and culture

National Trust reports ‘solid financial position’ despite economic pressures

Charity has seen a slight dip in membership but a rise in paying visitors

Ironbridge Gorge transfer was urgent, says culture secretary

National Trust takeover secures site’s future but could mean ‘difficult decisions’ about staffing and volunteers

National Trust cuts 500 full-time posts

Charity says a third of job losses will come from compulsory redundancies

​Increasing pay costs prompt National Trust to cut workforce by 6%

Charity says it needs to find savings of £26m due to national insurance and living wage hikes

National Trust calls for more investment in historic environment

Demand follows research that shows how public value their local heritage

National Trust unveils 10-year strategy to ‘restore nature’

Charity outlines plans for coming decade as it marks 130th anniversary