National Trust - London & South East

The team at Ham House in Richmond have worked on a project with a local poet to create some blossom-inspired poems with a local youth club as part of a workshop. The poet then came in to Ham House to record them for you to enjoy. This is Feelings Flower by Florence.

The team at Ham House in Richmond have worked on a project with a local poet to create some blossom-inspired poems with a local youth club as part of a workshop. The poet then came in to Ham House to record them for you to enjoy. This is Cherry Trees by Theo

The team at Ham House in Richmond have worked on a project with a local poet to create some blossom-inspired poems with a local youth club as part of a workshop. The poet then came in to Ham House to record them for you to enjoy. This is Blossoming v2 by Phoebe.

The team at Ham House in Richmond have worked on a project with a local poet to create some blossom-inspired poems with a local youth club as part of a workshop. The poet then came in to Ham House to record them for you to enjoy. This is Blossom v1 by Phoebe.

The team at Ham House in Richmond have worked on a project with a local poet to create some blossom-inspired poems with a local youth club as part of a workshop. The poet then came in to Ham House to record them for you to enjoy. This is A hoax to content by Aaliyah

In September 1941 a Wellington Bomber crash landed on Headley Heath - hear how the plane and crew were saved by an unlikely rescuer!

A closer look at the Pundit Beacon - staffed by the RAF and it's essential role in aircrew's navigation.

A closer look at an unusual circular earthwork on the heath, and a discussion about it's possible use.

How this part of the Headley Heath - known as Canada Heath was recently transformed by National Trust volunteers - and it's anti-invasion secrets.

The topography on the heath allowed for soldiers to practice earth moving and construction over the heath. We'll also discuss High Ashurst House, the SOE on Headley Heath and a small but significant POW camp nearby.

A closer look at the roads built over the heath and focus on why they are still useful now!

A closer look at the earthworks on the heath which are relics of the Canadian soldier's training. We'll also head over to the Pyramids and discuss why they are called that.

A closer look at the zig-zag trench systems on the heath which were created during training exercises.

An introduction to the military history of Headley Heath - how the Canadian 1st Division used the site initially as a training ground during the threat of German invasion, and latterly in preparation for D-Day.

This October half-term, bring your family to Hughenden for a half-term adventure! Our interactive trail is designed to captivate young minds with engaging challenges and activities inspired by the fable-themed plasterwork in our library. As you explore the beautiful grounds, you'll encounter a variety of fun tasks and puzzles that bring Aesop’s timeless tales to life. From the clever fox to th...

This October half-term, bring your family to Hughenden for a half-term adventure! Our interactive trail is designed to captivate young minds with engaging challenges and activities inspired by the fable-themed plasterwork in our library. As you explore the beautiful grounds, you'll encounter a variety of fun tasks and puzzles that bring Aesop’s timeless tales to life. From the clever fox to th...

This October half-term, bring your family to Hughenden for a half-term adventure! Our interactive trail is designed to captivate young minds with engaging challenges and activities inspired by the fable-themed plasterwork in our library. As you explore the beautiful grounds, you'll encounter a variety of fun tasks and puzzles that bring Aesop’s timeless tales to life. From the clever fox to th...

This October half-term, bring your family to Hughenden for a half-term adventure! Our interactive trail is designed to captivate young minds with engaging challenges and activities inspired by the fable-themed plasterwork in our library. As you explore the beautiful grounds, you'll encounter a variety of fun tasks and puzzles that bring Aesop’s timeless tales to life. From the clever fox to th...

This October half-term, bring your family to Hughenden for a half-term adventure! Our interactive trail is designed to captivate young minds with engaging challenges and activities inspired by the fable-themed plasterwork in our library. As you explore the beautiful grounds, you'll encounter a variety of fun tasks and puzzles that bring Aesop’s timeless tales to life. From the clever fox to th...

This October half-term, bring your family to Hughenden for a half-term adventure! Our interactive trail is designed to captivate young minds with engaging challenges and activities inspired by the fable-themed plasterwork in our library. As you explore the beautiful grounds, you'll encounter a variety of fun tasks and puzzles that bring Aesop’s timeless tales to life. From the clever fox to th...