Working Holidays - National Trust holidays are going from strength to strength and have been part of...
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Working Holidays 2018
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Working Holidays2018
Working holidays are going from strength to strength and have been part of the National Trust for over 50 years.The range of locations and experiences are forever evolving, allowing participants to help care for some of the finest coast, countryside, historic houses and gardens in Britain.
Why you’ll love working holidays• Gain new skills and enjoy unique
experiences.• Work alongside, and learn from,
the experts.• Make new friends and lifelong
friendships.• Have the opportunity to work in
some amazing places.• See life behind the scenes of the
National Trust.• Have the satisfaction of helping a
great cause.
Why we love working holidays• Vital work and conservation gets
addressed, helping to look after someof the UK’s most important places.
• Participants make a contributiontowards visitor enjoyment andbringing locations to life.
• Participants bring with them a wealthof knowledge, new ideas, skills andexperience that the National Trust andothers benefit from.
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Arrivals and departuresYour working holiday commences at approximately 6pm on the first day, allowing you time during the day for travel, and will end at approximately 10am on the last day. Short breaks end at approximately 4pm. When booking your transport home, please allow time to travel from your accommodation to the station. Designated pick-up points will be given in your joining instructions and your holiday leader will contact you prior to your holiday to discuss your plans.
MealsAll meals are included (except an evening meal on your day off). Under the guidance of the leader,holiday participants will help prepare and serve meals. While not restaurant-standard meals they are hearty, tasty and plentiful.
If you are a vegetarian or follow a special diet, it is vital that you let the Holidays Team know at the time of booking, or well in advance of your holiday, so that the holiday leader can be told of your requirements. The leader may contact you to discuss your requirements.
Free timeYour holiday leader will have suggestions for group activities in the evenings and, if applicable, on the day off during your holiday (short breaks and some active holidays do not have a day off). The activities may include visiting nearby towns or National Trust properties, or you might choose to go bowling, visit a pub or other attractions. You will need to bring enough money to cover the cost.
Working holiday groups and leadersOn your working holiday you will be working alongside up to 15 participants of all ages and your holiday leader who is a volunteer. Our 250 volunteer leaders are trained to help you have a
rewarding and enjoyable holiday and work with National Trust staff to ensure its smooth running. The leaders help with the day-to-day running of the work site and organise the domestic and social arrangements of the holiday. We could not deliver our programme without our skilled and enthusiastic team of leaders.
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer leader – or just finding out more – call 01225 792278 or visit our website nationaltrust.org.uk/workingholidays
Health and safetyThe National Trust is committed to ensuring that all the necessary precautions are in place to protect you from dangers or hazards whilst on a working holiday. National Trust staff will explain safety on site, including the safe use of tools, safe methods of carrying out the work involved and emergency procedures. You must follow any instructions given to ensure that you and others are safe on the work site. With the exception of steel toe-capped boots, the National Trust will provide any other protective equipment including hard hats and goggles where necessary. We recommend that you have current anti-tetanus inoculation cover prior to attending the holiday.
Admission card to National Trust propertiesAt the discretion of the National Trust, an admission card may be offered to participants who have completed a working holiday. This is a non-transferable card, valid for one year for participants of week-long holidays and six months for short-break participants. The card start date is from the start of your working holiday and will allow the participant free admission to properties owned and managed by the National Trust and the National Trust for Scotland.
Essential information for your working holiday
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Holiday type FamilyPerfect for families with children aged between 6–17 years, this is a great way to make new friends and to spend some quality time with your family. There are plenty of fun activities for adults and kids such as learning survival skills, bushcraft, canoeing and mountain biking.
Hand pickedWe have hand picked accommodation in a limited number of locations where participants share twin or triple rooms, rather than dormitories, which sometimes have en suite facilities. In this accommodation, the relaxation areas and domestic tasks are still shared by the group.
Short breakDesigned for those who don’t have a whole week to get away, short breaks are only two to four nights long. They offer the opportunity to get involved with the valuable work of the National Trust in a short space of time.
Youth discoveryDesigned specifically for those aged 16-18 to give the opportunity to carry out conservation work and enjoy social activities with other teenagers. You can also work towards your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Helping hands
A holiday specially designed for people with learning disabilities to come along on a working holiday with their carer or family member.
How to choose a holidayYou can use the symbols here to identify which activities the holidays include; some may include two or more. We also have symbols to help you identify short breaks, family and youth holidays, hand-picked accommodation and to grade the physicality of the holidays.
Which month would you prefer to go?January – page 11February – page 11March – page 13April – page 15May – page 17June – page 18July – page 21August – page 25September – page 27October – page 31November – page 34December – page 37
How to book Interested? Then give us a call on 0344 800 3099
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
For those keen to achieve their Gold DofE Award, our holidays are a great way to achieve the Residential section of your Award. The leader is your DofE Assessor and will provide you with your Assessor’s report at the end of your Residential, as long as you have stayed a minimum of five full days, six nights and have participated fully – even in the washing up. If you want to complete the Residential section of your Gold DofE Award but are older than the age to qualify for a youth discovery holiday, don’t worry, you can complete your Residential on any of our working holidays which are a minimum of five full days and six nights duration.
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Activity type Active
These unique holidays combine essential conservation work with exhilarating active pursuits including surfing, sailing, wild swimming, coasteering, walking and cycling.
ArchaeologyDig up a little piece of the past by getting involved in an existing archaeological project. This is a perfect holiday for those who are interested in archaeology and want to get to grips with how an archaeological site looks and functions.
Coast and countrysideHelp preserve some of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes with a variety of activities. You could be clearing invasive plants, cleaning beaches or maintaining ponds. No matter what, you know you’ll be making a difference.
ConstructionFor those who like to see the fruits of their hard work this is a very rewarding hands on holiday. Make a real difference by helping with vital rebuilding and repair works including walls, footpaths and storm drains.
EventA unique chance to help out behind the scenes at one of our popular events. You could be helping with the smooth-running of a fête, literature festival, Christmas fair, family fun day or even dressing up in costume to bring our special places to life. These are holidays with a difference and, as well as setting up, running and clearing away the event you’ll also get the chance to experience it for yourself.
FarmingGet hands on experience on a working farm, from getting involved in stock management to a host of practical tasks such as gate hanging and fencing. See how quality food production and conservation are working hand in hand.
Special interestA working holiday with a twist. These unique holidays combine essential conservation work with activities such as camp crafts, bushcraft or spoon carving.
GardeningHelp create a masterpiece in one of our stunning gardens whilst soaking in the scents of fragrant flowers with the shade of leafy canopies overhead. You may be deadheading roses, trimming box hedges or planting new eye-catching beds of tulips or lavender.
Historic housesWalk behind the rope and through the doors marked private in one of our impressive properties. You may learn to handle historic collections, archive material or put the house to bed at the end of the season. Typically indoors, these holidays do not rely on the Great British weather.
Rural skillsA chance to learn traditional skills from an expert whilst carrying out vital conservation work. You could be learning the ancient art of hedge-laying, coppicing woodland, developing green woodwork skills or making cider.
SurveyThere is a huge number of animal and plant species to map and record by carrying out biological surveys. This is one of the less physically challenging holidays that allows you to enjoy the local wildlife, including bats and butterflies.
Physicality rating1 – 10 Rating
Our holidays are rated 1 to 10 to indicate how physically challenging they can be. Those rated at 1 are the least strenuous, whilst holidays rated 10 could include plenty of walking, climbing and physical work.
Fancy going on an overseas working holiday? Working in partnership with the International National Trusts Organisation, you can gain new cultural experiences from working holidays by taking part in one overseas. For full details of these holidays, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/workingholidays
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Working holidays 2018Region Month Location Working Holiday Activities Physicality
Midlands
January/February Calke Abbey Boundaries and repairs 7February Clumber Park Seriously scrubby 5February Kedleston Hall Swallows and amazons 8March Clumber Park Nature trail 6March Dark Peak Estate Moorland conservation in the Peak District 8June/July Calke Abbey A right mixture 6July Clumber Park Wonders of a walled kitchen garden 5July Kedleston Hall Foraging and fencing 8July Clumber Park Habitat invaders 7
July/August Dark Peak Estate Clough Woodland and moorland conservation 8
August Dark Peak Estate Moorland conservation in the Peak District 8September Longshaw Estate Moorland conservation in the Peak District 8October Dark Peak Estate Hedge-laying in the Peak District 7December Clumber Park Rhododendron round-up 6
North West England
February South Lakes Countryside Hedge-laying 8
February South Lakes Countryside Work in the woods 7
March Great Langdale and Grasmere Coppicing and woodworking 6
March Wasdale West Lakes forestry 8March Wasdale Nether Wasdale footpaths 7April Millbeck Towers Gardening at the Towers 5April Wasdale Fell farm experience 7
May South Lakes Countryside Dry-stone walling 8
May South Lakes – Hill Top
Caring for historic interiors and collections in Beatrix Potter country 2
May Duddon and Eskdale West Lakes countryside management 8
June South Lakes Countryside Fix the fells upland path repair 10
June Wasdale Fix the fells in Wasdale 10
June/July Ullswater and Aira Force Conservation in the Lake District 6
June/July South Lakes Countryside Fix the fells upland path repair 10
June/July Wasdale Youth Discovery Wasdale 8
July South Lakes Countryside Dry-stone walling 8
July South Lakes Countryside Fix the fells upland path repair 10
August South Lakes Countryside Fix the fells upland path repair 10
September Windermere Oak-frame building construction for beginners 7
September Duddon & Eskdale West Lakes countryside management 8
September Wasdale Wasdale landscape and conservation 8October Sizergh Castle Ancient woodland coppicing 6
October Great Langdale and Grasmere Photography at Allan Bank 6
October/November Millbeck Towers Gardening at the Towers 5
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Region Month Location Working Holiday Activities Physicality
North West England
November South Lakes Countryside Hedge-laying 8
November West Lakes Hedge-laying for the future 7November Wasdale Cumberland hedge-laying 7
South East England
January Cliveden Estate Ranger for a weekend 6
January Woolbeding Countryside Hedge planting in the South Downs 6
January Ashridge Estate The hills are alive 7February Hindhead Restoring the Surrey Heathlands 5February Ashridge Estate A week for nature 7February Ashridge Estate The hills are alive 7
March Winkworth Arboretum Winkworth Arboretum Estate management 6
March Ludshott and Selborne Cutting and clearing for wildlife 8
March Black Down Clearing Tennyson’s View 6March/April Chartwell Good eggs wanted 3
June Waddesdon Manor Plant a parterre 5
June Devil's Dyke The Devil's in the detail 7
June Waddesdon Manor Plant a parterre 5
June West Kent Countryside Grafting on the Greensand Ridge 6
June Cliveden Estate Walking and working the rides 7June Ashridge Estate Tree box-ercise 6June/July Black Down Black Down biological survey 3July Ashridge Estate Tree box-ercise 6
July West Kent Countryside Grafting on the Greensand Ridge 6
July Slindon Estate Surveying ‘The Rise of Northwood’ 5August Black Down Clearing Tennyson’s View 6August Slindon Estate Get batty at Slindon 5
August West Kent Countryside Grafting on the Greensand Ridge 6
August/September Winkworth Arboretum Winkworth Arboretum Estate management 6
August/September Hughenden Estate Wild flower bank restoration 6
September Ludshott and Selborne Cutting and clearing for wildlife 6
September Devil’s Dyke The Devil’s in the detail 7
September West Kent Countryside Grafting on the Greensand Ridge 6
September Black Down Scrumping and cider making 5
September Waddesdon Manor Roll in the hay 6
September Standen The Standen experience 5September Cliveden Estate Walking and working the rides 7
September The South Downs Famous five on the South Downs 7
September Ashridge Estate The hills are alive 7September/October Harting Down Scrub up for juniper 7
October Hindhead Restoring the Surrey Heathlands 5
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Region Month Location Working Holiday Activities Physicality
South East England continued
October West Kent Countryside Grafting on the Greensand Ridge 6
October Chartwell Gardens of Chartwell 5
October Waddesdon Manor Plant a parterre 5
October Waddesdon Manor Plant a parterre 5
October Ashridge Estate The hills are alive 7November Slindon Estate Shedding light on the woodland floor 6November Ashridge Estate The hills are alive 7November Cissbury Ring Scrub up for butterflies 5
November West Kent Countryside Grafting on the Greensand Ridge 6
November Cliveden Estate Come and be a ranger for a weekend 7November Emmetts Garden Emmetts' garden 6
South West England
February Brownsea Island A real island adventure 4February Arlington Court Hedge-laying Arlington style 7March Brownsea Island A real island adventure 4March Arlington Court Spring season's greetings 5March Lundy Island Lundy Island ranger week 7
AprilCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Tracks and trail running 7
April West Exmoor Wool and walling 7April Brownsea Island A real island adventure 4
April/MayCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Heroes of the coast path 7
May Golden Cap Ranger for a week 7
MayCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Walling, wildlife and coasteering 5
June West Exmoor Coast path heroes 8June Arlington Court By sea and by land 8June/July West Exmoor Bats, butterflies and a boat 7
July Holnicote Estate, Exmoor
Exmoor Coastpath, bushcraft and coasteering 8
July Golden Cap Golden Cap conservation 5
JulyCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Wet, wild and walling 5
July Golden Cap Golden Cap conservation 5July Arlington Court Bush camping expedition 10
July Holnicote Estate, Exmoor
Exmoor Coastpath, bushcraft and coasteering 8
July/August West Exmoor Wild camping and walling 6
AugustCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Wild coastal swimming 6
AugustCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Beach conservation and fun 6
SeptemberCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Wall and climb at Baggy Point 7
September Holnicote Estate, Exmoor Exmoor charcoal, coppicing and dormice 6
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Region Month Location Working Holiday Activities Physicality
South West England continued
September West Exmoor Green woodworking skills – cleft oak fencing and gates 6
September Godrevy Surf 'n' turf 7October Lundy Island Lundy Island ranger week
October Arlington Court Putting the garden to bed 5October Brownsea Island A real island adventure 4October Killerton House Cider making 6
OctoberCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe
Gorse bashing challenge in North Devon 8
October Golden Cap Return meadows to former glory 6October/November West Exmoor Hazel, holly and horses 8November Brownsea Island A real island adventure 4November Arlington Court Hedge-laying Arlington style 7November Golden Cap Hedge-laying to competition standard 7November Killerton House Deck the halls! Christmas crafts 4November Golden Cap Hedge-laying taster 7
Wales
February North Pembrokeshire Hedge-banks and fences 7
February/March Dyffryn Mymbyr, Snowdonia Mountains and trees 9
March Colby Woodland Garden Paths and ponds 6
March Carmarthenshire Spring around Carmarthenshire 6March/April Dinefwr Easter fun 4April Stackpole Easter eco adventure 5
April Ysbyty and Meirionnydd Walls and woodlands 8
April North Pembrokeshire Hedge-banks and fences 7
April Colby Woodland Garden Spring in the kitchen garden 4
May Ysbyty and Meirionnydd Clefting and clearing 9
May Colby Woodland Garden
Re-discovering the eighteenth-century industrial landscape 7
May Carmarthenshire Spring around Carmarthenshire 6May/June Stackpole Woods, lakes and breathtaking beaches 5
June Bwlch Mwlchan, Snowdonia Footpaths of Snowdonia 10
June Colby Woodland Garden Farmhouse face-lift and brush-bash 6
June Dinefwr Dinefwr Food Festival 3June Brecon Beacons Habitat management and conservation 8
July Bwlch Mwlchan, Snowdonia Wild weeding 8
JulyBrecon Beacons and Monmouthshire
Upland path restoration 10
July Colby Woodland Garden Steps and stones 7
July Stackpole Trails and tribulations 7July Stackpole Conservation and coastal sports 7July/August Stackpole Capture and conserve 6
AugustBrecon Beacons and Monmouthshire
Upland path restoration 10
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Region Month Location Working Holiday Activities Physicality
Wales continued
August Ysbyty and Meirionnydd Woodland work 8
August Stackpole Summer work in Stackpole woods 6September Brecon Beacons Habitat management and conservation 8
September Ysbyty and Meirionnydd Footpaths and woodlands 8
September Carmarthenshire Autumn around Carmarthenshire 6September Stackpole Wonder-walling 5
September Colby Woodland Garden Wildflowers, hedgerows, bats and barn owls 6
October North Pembrokeshire
Heathland restoration on St David's Peninsula 7
October Ysbyty and Meirionnydd Slash and burn! 9
October North Pembrokeshire
Heathland restoration on St David's Peninsula 7
October Colby Woodland Garden Hedgerows, fruit and autumn harvest 6
October Stackpole Traditional coppicing in Stackpole Woods 7
October Bwlch Mwlchan, Snowdonia Winter's coming! 7
October/November Dinefwr Halloween family fun 3
November Colby Woodland Garden Woodland and wildlife 7
November Dyffryn Mymbyr, Snowdonia Mountains and trees 9
November Dinefwr Dinefwr traditional Christmas fair 4
Yorkshire and the North East
February Upper Wharfedale Hege-laying in Upper Wharfedale 7
March Upper Wharfedale Tree planting in Upper Wharfedale 8
April Malham Tarn Weekend ranger 6May Yorkshire Dales Dales ranger 4June Bransdale Bransdale ranger experience 8June Yorkshire Dales Dales ranger 4
July Northumberland Coast Conservation near the coast 8
July/August Upper Wharfedale Get outdoors and active 7
August Upper Wharfedale Family fun in Upper Wharfedale 4
August Allen Banks and Staward Gorge Family rangers 4
September Cragside Estate and Gardens Meadow and path maintenance 8
September Upper Wharfedale Dry-stone walling in Upper Wharfedale 8
September Cragside Estate and Gardens Meadow and path maintenance 8
September Malham Tarn Weekend ranger 6
October Upper Wharfedale Tomorrow's veteran trees 7
October Northumberland Coast Conservation near the coast 8
November Upper Wharfedale Tree planting in Upper Wharfedale 8
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January/February
January
Ranger for a weekend 6Cliveden Estate, BuckinghamshireThroughout its 357-year history Cliveden has been a glittering hub of society, hosting exclusive parties and political gatherings. Now, Cliveden cordially welcomes you to spend a weekend helping the ranger team around the estate. With mile upon mile of paths, many acres of woodland and over 400,000 visitors a year, there is always plenty to do and see. This working weekend offers the chance to see behind the scenes at Cliveden and promises to be yet another great social occasion at this site of great historic value.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP270 19th-21st 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
Hedge planting in the 6South Downs Woolbeding Countryside, West SussexHelp plant a mix of native hedging trees and standard trees in our latest project returning arable land to pasture. We need a new hedgerow to complete the picture. It’s a task where many hands are needed. Hedges provide essential habitat for many birds, small mammals and insects and can reinstate ancient boundaries in the landscape. The week will include opportunities to help with other conservation tasks such as rhododendron clearance in our neighbouring woods and heathland. No previous skills are necessary, just a willingness to get stuck in. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP243 20th-27th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
The hills are alive 7Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireBlow away the Christmas cobwebs and come and help us maintain and restore one of the largest areas of chalk grassland in the Chilterns. Chalk grassland is one of the rarest habitats in the country and can support 30 species of plants per 1 square metre. There are many rare flowers and butterflies which rely on the work you will be doing. You will be removing cut vegetation and slashing and burning scrub regrowth.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP199 26th-28th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
January/February
Boundaries and repairs 7Calke Abbey, DerbyshireSpend a week having a go at the traditional art of hedge-laying, working alongside the Ticknall Tramway cycling and walking route around the estate. If you are already experienced, come and help us get a section completed or, if this is a new skill you would like to learn, full training will be given. We will rest the arm muscles for one day to plant young hardwood trees or do some hazel coppicing work.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ETZ118 27th-3rd 7 Home Farm Bunkhouse £160
February
Seriously scrubby 5Clumber Park, NottinghamshireJoin us for some action at Clumber and help us to tackle scrub on our heathlands, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The heathlands of Clumber are an important habitat for many species of wildlife, including woodlark and common lizards. By managing our scrubs at different stages, we can create some really beneficial wildlife habitats.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ESP170 2nd-5th 3 Clumber Park Bunkhouse £95
Swallows and amazons 8Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
Working on clearing our historic island, restoring this beautiful park feature and returning it to its former glory as part of the designed landscape. You will be chopping and cutting back vegetation to uncover hidden archaeology and forgotten views. The week will involve some bushcraft activites.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18EHP286 3rd-10th 7 Home Farm Bunkhouse £160
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A real island adventure 4Brownsea Island, DorsetBrownsea is a 560-acre island situated in Poole Harbour, home of Scouting, red squirrels and part of the whole harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. It has many special owners and uses. Tasks will range from invasive-species clearance, general maintenance, conservation work and helping get our Outdoor Centre ready for the season. You will get stuck in by helping us improve the presentation of the island while taking in the sights, sounds and unique atmosphere. Additionally, a half day of activities includes either archery or low ropes as well as a guided walk and talk about the history of the island.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP107 4th-9th 5 South Shore Lodge £165
Hedge-banks and fences 7North Pembrokeshire, PembrokeshireHelp us repair missing sections of traditional stone-faced hedge-bank and post-and-wire fences at the National Trust’s home farm in north Pembrokeshire. Spend one day exploring the Pembrokeshire coastal path on a guided walk, then – depending on sea conditions – spend a day kayaking or surfing with local activity provider Preseli Venture and our coastal activities ranger. Instructors and equipment will be supplied. You’ll need to be physically fit for the 6–8 mile guided walk and tasks may require heavy lifting and working on rough terrain.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTQ110 10th-17th 7 Ysgubor Fawr £160
Hedge-laying 8South Lakes Countryside, CumbriaHedge-laying is a task undertaken approximately every ten years. A well-laid hedge not only looks good but helps to encourage new growth and provides an important habitat for a wealth of small birds, mammals and insects. Using a combination of traditional hand tools and teamwork, we’ll end up with a lovely hedge and a great sense of satisfaction by the end of the week. No previous experience necessary, just a good level of fitness and a willingness to learn new skills.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTZ221 10th-17th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Acland
Restoring the Surrey 5Heathlands Hindhead Commons, SurreyIf you like variety, then come and enjoy working with us on the restoration of the Surrey Heathlands. You’ll get to see and work on the management of important heathland sites such as the Devil’s Punch Bowl and Hindhead. You’ll also pick up some new skills by working with craftsmen involved in traditional woodland crafts such as charcoal burning and coppicing. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTZ180 10th-17th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
A week for nature 7Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireCome and help us undertake key management of the Ashridge Estate. You will work in both the woodland and on the nationally important chalk grassland to gain an insight into the work of a National Trust ranger. Scrub clearance and the removal of cut grass will be included in your week’s task, and your work will help the rare butterflies and flowers of the Ashridge Estate thrive. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BYP201 11th-17th 6 Chilterns Bunkhouse £165
Hedge-laying in 7Upper Wharfedale Upper Wharfedale, North YorkshireEver fancied having a go at hedge-laying? We’ve got loads of hedges that need your valuable assistance in the beautiful setting of Upper Wharfedale. Don’t worry if you’ve never done it before as we’ll give you all the training you need and show you how to use tools safely. Experienced rangers will be on hand to help all week. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GTZ185 16th-23rd 7 Town Head Barn £160
Hedge-laying Arlington style 7Arlington Court, DevonCome and Join the Arlington ranger team and learn all about the traditional skill of hedge-laying. This will be a fantastic week where you will use traditional hand tools and be taught traditional skills to complete a section of mature hedge on one of our tenant’s fields overlooking the beautiful Arlington Estate.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATZ264 17th-24th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
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February/March
Work in the woods 7South Lakes Countryside, CumbriaThe South Lakes have the largest area of woodland in the Lake District, ranging from ancient oak woodland to plantations which supply our saw-mill. Come and learn how they are managed by helping with a variety of tasks, from coppicing and fence removal to tree-planting and controlling invasive species such as rhododendron. You’ll spend the week reinvigorating these important habitats, learning about their past and helping to ensure their future.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTP220 17th-24th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Acland
The hills are alive 7Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireHelp the next generation of flowers and butterflies on one of the largest areas of chalk grassland in the Chiltern Hills by cutting and removing scrub and grass, then burning it. Ashridge’s chalk grassland is one of the most important habitats but it is under threat from scrub. The grassland supports very rare species of butterflies and plants, with good areas supporting up to 30 species of plants per square metre.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP198 23rd-25th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
February/March
Mountains and trees 9Dyffryn Mymbyr, Snowdonia, GwyneddGrab a spade and spend three days planting native trees in one of Wales’s most iconic valleys, whilst staying at Dyffryn Mymbyr Farmhouse – a beautiful holiday cottage with stunning views of Snowdon and the surrounding mountains. Due to the rough and steep terrain you must be physically fit for this holiday.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHP248 26th-2nd 4 Dyffryn Mymbyr Farmhouse £155
March
A real island adventure 4Brownsea Island, DorsetBrownsea is a 560-acre island situated in Poole Harbour, home of Scouting, red squirrels and part of the whole harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. It has had many special owners and uses. Tasks will range from invasive-species clearance, general maintenance, conservation work and helping get our Outdoor Centre ready for the season. You will get stuck in by helping us improve the presentation of the island while taking in the sights, sounds and unique atmosphere. Additionally, a half day of activities includes either archery or low ropes as well as a guided walk and talk about the history of the island.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP106 4th-9th 5 South Shore Lodge £165
Coppicing and 6woodworking Great Langdale and Grasmere, CumbriaCome and help us manage our ancient woodland on the High Close Estate. Using hand tools, you will create coppice coups to improve the age structure of the woodland and increase biodiversity. You will then use some of the produce in green woodworking with our partners Wood Matters.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JSZ203 7th-11th 4 High Wray Bunkhouse £130 – Acland
West Lakes forestry 8Wasdale, CumbriaCome and join the foresters and help them with their work in the western Lakes. Over the week you will be ‘beating up’ some of our recently planted fell-side woods with stunning views across the Wasdale and Eskdale valleys. There will also be some coppicing work along with invasive-species control. During the week you will also get the chance to learn how to make some charcoal in our kiln and take some away with you for your summer BBQs.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTZ252 10th-17th 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
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Winkworth Arboretum Estate 6managementWinkworth Arboretum, SurreyHelp the Winkworth gardeners carry out estate-management work to maintain and develop the National Trust’s only arboretum. With a large variety of seasonal gardening and countryside management tasks, there’s something for everyone. You could be replacing steps, footpath maintenance, general infrastructure tasks, tree planting and coppicing. There will also be an opportunity for guided walks.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTW276 10th-17th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
Nature trail 6Clumber Park, NottinghamshireCome and help the rangers create a woodland nature trail. We will be planting trees, building sculptures and sowing wildflower seed to create a fantastic haven for wildlife and a special place for visitors to learn and enjoy. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ETN173 11th-16th 5 Clumber Park Bunkhouse £140
Lundy Island ranger week 7Lundy Island, Devon
Join the ranger for a week of practical conservation work on the stunning Lundy Island. Lundy is a SSSI, home to a wide rarity of special and important flora and fauna. You could be working on any part of the 3 mile by ½ mile island; on the heathland plateau, in one of the tree copses or on the scenic east coast sidelands. Work will range from dry-stone and mortar walling to fencing and restoration of the walled gardens but will primarily involve the eradication of the rhododendron as part of a fourteen-year-plus project.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP290 12th-19th 7 The Barn £160
Cutting and clearing for wildlife 8Ludshott and Selborne, HampshireHelp out with a range of conservation tasks, including removing invasive trees from the heathland, to benefit native wildlife on Ludshott Common by opening glades in the ancient woodland of Selborne and providing feeding places for butterflies. You could also be working to widen rides and restore grassland habitats, or improve access into these tracts of wild countryside, so there is plenty of variety and new skills to learn. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP143 17th-24th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
Nether Wasdale footpaths 7Wasdale, CumbriaThe Nether Wasdale property is a mix of stunning woodlands, farms and footpaths nestling at the foot of the Wasdale valley. The rangers need your help to build kissing gates, hang farm gates and repair fences on a variety of footpaths across this special part of the West Lakes.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ251 17th-24th 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
Paths and ponds 6Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire Help us to make our wildlife ponds and wetland even better for wildlife, adding marginal and pond-plants, and more thickets of willow and dogwood to shelter wildlife. Also help surface a new access path, so that visitors can get closer to the rich wildlife. You’ll work alongside our gardeners and other volunteers to make our wetland wildlife habitat even more amazing. We’ll also be creating new artificial otter-holts in the estate woodland. There will be a wide range of other estate and garden tasks thrown in to keep things varied and interesting!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHW260 17th-24th 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £190
Spring around Carmarthenshire 6CarmarthenshireSpend a week visiting a variety of National Trust properties around the beautiful county of Carmarthenshire, from the visitor hubs of Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Dinefwr Park to the remote coastal paths with only the seagulls for company. We will be undertaking a variety of tasks, from clearing vegetation to scrubbing signs and gates ready for the coming year.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP125 17th-24th 7 Dinefwr Bunkhouse £160
Moorland conservation 8in the Peak DistrictDark Peak Estate, DerbyshireCome and spend a weekend on the Dark Peak moors in the Peak District. Help to conserve and improve moorland habitat and landscape, benefiting wildlife and preserving the stunning moorland views. Tasks may include removal of invasive species, moorland fence removal or planting to help revegetation work. The terrain is steep and the weather can be unpredictable so come prepared.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ESP241 23rd-25th 2 Dalehead Bunkhouse £90
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Tree planting in 8Upper WharfedaleUpper Wharfedale, North YorkshireHelp to bring nature back to the fells high above Wharfedale. You’ll be planting trees in a remote location, which will require some uphill walking and working on steep and uneven ground. It’ll be worth it though as you’ll be surrounded by magnificent views over hay meadows, woodland and wide expanses of moorland.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GSZ192 23rd-25th 2 Town Head Barn £90
Clearing Tennyson’s View 6Black Down, SurreyCome and join us at Black Down so you too can say, as the poet Tennyson did, ‘you came and looked and loved the view, long known and loved by me, green Sussex fading into blue, with one grey glimpse of sea’. You’ll be clearing birch and pine scrub to bring life to the heaths and tackling rhododendron to restore our woods. You’ll also be carrying out construction and maintenance tasks across the estate to help look after and care for this wonderful corner of the South Downs National Park. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTQ176 24th-31st 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
March/April
Easter fun 4Dinefwr, CarmarthenshireCome and help the teams at Dinefwr Park and Dolaucothi to deliver an Eggtastic Easter of fun for all the family. You will help with setting up parking and Easter trails before the big weekend and then it’s all hands on deck to help make Easter an amazing memory for our visitors.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTU124 28th-4th 7 Dinefwr Bunkhouse £160
Good eggs wanted 3Chartwell, KentWe are looking for energetic people to help us with our popular Easter events. The holiday will be split over three of our properties, Chartwell, Emmetts Garden and Quebec House, assisting over the Easter weekend with our Easter Egg trails in the gardens at each site – setting up, selling trails and handing out prizes, along with other tasks. Participants should be ready to work with the public of all ages and have a good sense of humour.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTU141 28th-4th 7 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £160
April
Easter eco adventure 5Stackpole, PembrokeshireCome and bring the whole family to the beautiful Stackpole Estate, where you will take part in conservation tasks on our beautiful beaches, woodlands and lakesides. Task may include scrub clearance, path maintenance and beach cleaning. There will be lots of opportunities to learn new skills and bond as a family. You will also get a chance to go mountain biking around the Stackpole grounds. What better way to spend the Easter holidays?Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KFP115 3rd-6th 3 Stackpole – Kestrel £125
Tracks and trail running 7Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonIf you love exploring the great outdoors and you love running or have always wanted to run, then this trail running holiday is for you. On two of the days you will help the rangers repair some of the coast path and on the other two days you will be led by a qualified trail-running coach who will also advise on nutrition, training plans and strength and conditioning needed for trail runners. Distances covered will be dependent on the experience and fitness of the group and can be split if experience and fitness varies. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATN164 8th-13th 5 Exmoor Bunkhouse £225
Gardening at the Towers 5Millbeck Towers, CumbriaWe are once again running a working holiday concentrating on the continued restoration of the huge garden at Millbeck Towers holiday cottage. Continuing to work to the ten-year plan, we hope to restore the gardens to their former glory for all to enjoy.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JHW168 13th-20th 7 Millbeck Towers £175 Holiday Cottage
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Fell farm experience 7Wasdale, CumbriaJoin in working on a Wasdale Head fell farm at the most exciting time of the year – lambing season. This is a basic, general introduction to life on a fell farm where you’re sure to gain plenty of new skills. Your work will cover most aspects of a working farm; you could be doing anything from working with the sheep and lambs, to carrying out traditional Lakeland tasks such as dry-stone walling. Where possible, there will be opportunities to learn about and help out with lambing the Herdwick ewes. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTV108 14th-21st 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
Walls and woodlands 8Ysbyty and Meirionnydd, ConwyJoin the rangers on the Dolmelynllyn Estate, near Dolgellau, to learn the traditional skill of dry-stone walling, before spending some time improving the woodland habitats on the Ysbyty Estate.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP212 15th-21st 6 Hendre Isaf £150
Wool and walling 7West Exmoor, Devon Get involved in lambing on our stunning coastal property on Exmoor, Kipscombe Farm, overlooking the Bristol Channel above Lynmouth. Join Andrew, our shepherd, at this hectic, exciting and thoroughly rewarding time of year, and get up close and personal with some of Exmoor’s newest, most charismatic inhabitants. You can also take the opportunity to wind down a bit and help with rebuilding traditional Exmoor stone field boundaries – it’s hard work but hugely satisfying and strangely relaxing.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ADV279 16th-23rd 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
Weekend ranger 6Malham Tarn, North YorkshireSpend a weekend helping rangers around the Malham Tarn area of the Yorkshire Dales. There is plenty to do with a range of tasks to get stuck into. You could be painting iron boundary fences, removing willow scrub, getting muddy clearing ponds or planting trees. Whatever the weather you’ll have fun and make new friends. There is lots to do and it is a great chance to see parts of this area you may not have visited before.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GSP278 20th-22nd 2 Town Head Barn £90
Hedge-banks and fences 7North Pembrokeshire, PembrokeshireHelp us repair missing sections of traditional stone-faced hedge-bank and post-and-wire fences at the National Trust’s home farm in north Pembrokeshire. Spend one day exploring the Pembrokeshire coastal path on a guided walk, then – depending on sea conditions – spend a day kayaking or surfing with local activity provider Preseli Venture and our coastal activities ranger. Instructors and equipment will be supplied. You’ll need to be physically fit for the 6–8 mile guided walk and tasks may require heavy lifting and working on rough terrain.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTQ109 21st-28th 7 Ysgubor Fawr £160
Spring in the 4kitchen gardenColby Woodland Garden, PembrokeshireYou’ll be staying in a restored farmhouse at Little Craig-y-Borion Farm, preparing the farmhouse kitchen garden for the year to come so that working holidays and other residential volunteers can continue to enjoy fresh, home-grown food. Weather permitting, you’ll also help bring the building up to standard for the year with a fresh coat of limewash and paint. There will also be a wide range of other estate and garden tasks thrown in to keep things varied and interesting!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHW259 21st-28th 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £190
A real island adventure 4Brownsea Island, DorsetBrownsea is a 560-acre island situated in Poole Harbour, home of Scouting, red squirrels and part of the whole harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. It has had many special owners and uses. Tasks will range from invasive-species clearance, general maintenance, conservation work and helping get our Outdoor Centre ready for the season. You will get stuck in by helping us to improve the presentation of the island while taking in the sights, sounds and unique atmosphere. Additionally, a half day of activities includes either archery or low ropes as well as a guided walk and talk about the history of the island.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP105 22nd-27th 5 South Shore Lodge £165
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Heroes of the coast path 7Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonCome and work alongside the rangers on the most breathtaking 13-mile stretch of coast from Ilfracombe to Croyde Bay. Carrying your tools, you will work your way along the South West Coast Path with pick and shovel, making improvements as you go. Be prepared for hard graft levelling paths, replacing steps, cutting back vegetation and mending walls – your reward is spectacular views. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP163 29th-6th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
May
Dry-stone walling 8South Lakes Countryside, CumbriaAn integral part of the Lake District’s beautiful landscape, dry-stone walls act as a stock-proof barrier for farmers’ livestock and an invaluable habitat for wildlife. Learn how these fascinating constructions are made with instruction from experienced rangers, ensuring your wall will be there for you to revisit for many years. Although dry-stone walling can be strenuous and patience is required, absolute beginners are very welcome. By the end of the week you’ll never look at a pile of stones in the same way again!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTZ219 5th-12th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 - Acland
Ranger for a week 7Golden Cap, DorsetCome and work alongside the ranger team for a week to help them with the wide range of tasks required at this time of year. Working on our Jurassic Coast and Iron Age sites, you will have a huge variety of work. We will need help to carry out footpath maintenance, fencing, erosion repairs and other ranger tasks as required. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP227 12th-19th 7 Stonebarrow Bunkhouse £160
Caring for historic interiors 2and collections in Beatrix Potter countrySouth Lakes – Hill Top, CumbriaLearn about the care of historic collections in the National Trust and help with some of the regular conservation techniques we use to protect and conserve our objects. Expert, professional training on object handling and basic conservation principles is included, and you’ll join our team of conservation staff as they look after our Hill Top, Beatrix Potter Gallery and Wray Castle properties. This holiday would suit anyone with an interest in caring for historic objects or looking for a career in the heritage sector. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTX172 13th-19th 6 High Wray Bunkhouse £170 - Acland
Dales ranger 4Yorkshire Dales, North YorkshireThis holiday is specifically aimed at physically able people with learning disabilities working alongside a same-sex carer/family member who comes with them. Join us in the glorious Yorkshire Dales to help keep the area beautiful and accessible. We will carry out a mix of conservation activities. The work will require physical ability to move around the site and may be physically demanding. We adapt tasks to suit ability, with everyone working at their own pace. If you are considering this holiday please call Roisin on 01729 830416 for a chat before booking. The cost of this holiday includes the participant and their carer/family member.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GDP232 14th-17th 3 Town Head Barn £190
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West Lakes countryside 8managementDuddon and Eskdale, CumbriaAssist the rangers with a variety of landscape and ecologically enhancing works. You could be carrying out dry-stone walling, fencing, footpath restoration and scrub removal. We will take you on a guided walk to illustrate how your work today will directly help to maintain our upland heritage (walls), landscape and ecology for the future. Project selection may vary depending on local priorities at the time or the weather! A reasonable level of fitness, a willingness to learn and a sense of humour is all that is required – we will supply the rest. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTP146 16th-23rd 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
Re-discovering the 7eighteenth-century industrial landscapeColby Woodland Garden, PembrokeshireHelp us reclaim more of our history and discover a secret lake and waterfall. Help us clear a new path to the 200-year-old dam and water-management systems hidden away in the estate woodland. There will be footpath restoration and construction of steps to help us provide access to long-hidden historic features. There will also be a wide range of other estate and garden tasks available to keep things varied and interesting.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHW258 19th-26th 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £190
Spring around Carmarthenshire 6CarmarthenshireSpend a week visiting a variety of National Trust properties around the beautiful county of Carmarthenshire, from the visitor hubs of Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Dinefwr Park to the remote coastal paths with only the seagulls for company. We will be undertaking a variety of tasks from clearing vegetation to scrubbing signs and gates ready for the coming year.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP123 19th-26th 7 Dinefwr Bunkhouse £160
Walling, wildlife and 5coasteeringCroyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonThe North Devon coast boasts dry-stone walls and stone-faced hedge-banks that are over 200 years old and in need of restoration. Learn the art of stone-faced hedge-banking and provide vital habitats for many wildflowers, as well as home for voles, reptiles, insects and birds. On your day off, try your hand at coasteering: don your wetsuit and traverse the rocky cliff as you make your way along the coast at Baggy Point, in partnership with H2Outdoor. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP162 20th-27th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £225
May/June
Woods, lakes and 5breathtaking beaches Stackpole, PembrokeshireA working holiday with a difference, ideal for the whole family. Based at the wonderful Stackpole Estate in Pembrokeshire, you’ll be helping with conservation tasks such as beach cleaning, scrub clearance and gardening in our beautiful woodlands and lakes. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KFP114 29th-1st 3 Stackpole – Kestrel £125
June
Fix the fells upland 10 path repairsSouth Lakes Countryside, CumbriaA fantastic opportunity to learn about the work the Fix the Fells partnership does to look after our upland paths. Working alongside the National Trust’s own teams you’ll tackle the strenuous but rewarding task of path building and repair, learning the sort of skills only a select few people know. You’ll also spend a day with the Fix the Fells volunteers, discovering the essential part this dedicated group plays in the project. Please come prepared for plenty of walking in the hills and for unpredictable weather.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ218 2nd-9th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Acland
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Plant a parterre 5Waddesdon Manor, BuckinghamshireWaddesdon Manor has one of the finest bedding plant displays in the UK and it is at this time of year that we replace the old with the new, transforming the parterre in just a few days with thousands of bedding plants. This is gardening on a grand scale and is guaranteed to give you great satisfaction when viewing your work from within the manor. There is an opportunity to enjoy Waddesdon’s history with a garden and manor tour.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSW132 3rd-6th 3 Chilterns Bunkhouse £95
Footpaths of Snowdonia 10 Bwlch Mwlchan, Snowdonia, GwyneddLearn the subtle art of footpath maintenance with our rangers as you help to repair a badly eroded stretch of footpath. Your work will help us to keep this area beautiful by reducing erosion scars whilst also helping to protect fragile upland habitats from trampling and soil loss. On your day off you will have the chance to join a guided walk with our rangers. The work tasks will be on remote, steep and rough terrain so you must be physically fit for this holiday.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP247 3rd-9th 6 Bwlch Mwlchan £150
Bransdale ranger experience 8Bransdale, North YorkshireStaying in the historic and newly refurbished Bransdale Mill, you’ll be assisting the ranger team on a variety of practical tasks in the beautiful and secluded valley of Bransdale in the North York Moors. Tasks could include dry-stone walling, fencing or clearing vegetation. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GSP151 5th-8th 3 Bransdale Mill Bunkhouse £115
Coast path heroes 8West Exmoor, DevonFeeling fit? Fancy a challenge in a truly outstanding environment? Come and help our ranger team in their efforts to keep our stretch of the South West Coast Path in superb condition. There may be heavy lifting involved, you will be working hard in all weathers, with hand tools, but companionship, cake and a sense of satisfaction at a job well done are reward enough for the effort.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ADP280 8th-15th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
The Devil’s in the detail 7Devil’s Dyke, West SussexThe rangers at Devil’s Dyke need your help to look after the archaeology and wildlife of this stunning chalk downland area, in Britain’s newest National Park. Help us to erect essential stock fencing, maintain walking paths and perhaps enjoy a raging fire as we burn scrub cleared from sensitive areas of grassland. We will take you on a guided walk to explain how your work will directly contribute towards its conservation.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP128 9th-16th 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £160
Plant a parterre 5Waddesdon Manor, BuckinghamshireWaddesdon Manor has one of the finest bedding plant displays in the UK and it is at this time of year that we replace the old with the new, transforming the parterre in just a few days with thousands of bedding plants. This is gardening on a grand scale and is guaranteed to give you great satisfaction when viewing your work from within the manor. There is opportunity to enjoy Waddesdon’s history with a garden and manor tour.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSW131 10th-13th 3 Chilterns Bunkhouse £95
Grafting on the 6Greensand RidgeWest Kent Countryside, KentCome and explore this special part of Kent, situated on some of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge. With sweeping views across the Weald and beyond, it’s easy to see why this area is so loved by everyone who visits. As part of your working holiday you will assist our friendly rangers at properties including Toys Hill to undertake woodland tasks, footpath maintenance and habitat management.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP140 10th-16th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
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Dales ranger 4Yorkshire Dales, North YorkshireThis holiday is specifically aimed at physically able people with learning disabilities working alongside a same-sex carer/family member who comes with them. Join us in the glorious Yorkshire Dales to help keep the area beautiful and accessible. We will carry out a mix of conservation activities. The work will require physical ability to move around the site and may be physically demanding. We adapt tasks to suit ability, with everyone working at their own pace. If you are considering this holiday please call Roisin on 01729 830416 for a chat before booking. The cost of this holiday includes the participant and their carer/family member.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GDP231 11th-14th 3 Town Head Barn £190
Walking and working 7the ridesCliveden Estate, BuckinghamshirePerched high over the River Thames, our wooded cliffs are criss-crossed with tree-lined rides and viewpoints offering spectacular panoramas of Cliveden house and the Berkshire countryside. With careful restoration and management your work will ensure that these historic walks and vistas are kept open for all to enjoy. A member of our ranger team will lead a guided walk on Sunday afternoon, offering further insights into the management of the wider estate.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP269 15th-17th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
By sea and by land 8Arlington Court, DevonThis is a holiday with a difference; you will be working on the beautiful Arlington Estate with views of the nearby Exmoor on various conservation projects led by one of the rangers which could include fencing, invasive-weed control and Devon stone-faced walling repair. On two separate days, and in partnership with Exmoor Adventures, you will explore the wild and rugged coastline coasteering and sea kayaking – looking back on the land.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP263 16th-23rd 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £225
Farmhouse face-lift 6and brush-bashColby Woodland Garden, PembrokeshireYou’ll be staying in the restored old farmhouse at Little Craig-y-Borion Farm, where you’ll be helping staff and volunteers maintain and repaint the old building with traditional limewash. You’ll also be working in the garden and on the estate to clear undergrowth away from some of our hidden treasures, both rare plants and hidden archaeology. There will also be a wide range of other estate and garden tasks thrown in, to keep things varied and interesting!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHQ257 16th-23rd 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £190
Fix the fells in Wasdale 10 Wasdale, CumbriaJoin the Fix the Fells team in beautiful Wasdale to help conserve the magnificent upland landscape on and around the Scafell massif. Home to England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and deepest lake, Wast Water, Wasdale is truly a special place to be. Work can be strenuous with a lot of walking, but if you’re up for the challenge why not lend a hand with various path maintenance tasks and learn about the day-to-day life of an upland ranger.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ171 16th-23rd 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
Dinefwr Food Festival 3Dinefwr, CarmarthenshireCome along and help the team at Dinefwr Park to deliver a tasty treat for our visitors. The food festival will be in its third year and is gaining in popularity fast! You will help to steward the cooking tent and the talks, guide our visitors around the festival to make sure they fully experience the tasty delights on offer, help with parking and generally be our extra hands on deck. We cannot do it without you so come and join in and bring on the sunshine.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTU122 21st-28th 7 Dinefwr Bunkhouse £160
Tree box-ercise 6Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireOn this holiday you will be working with one of the Ashridge rangers in the Grade II* listed historic parkland. As part of the park restoration, you will use basic carpentry skills to install hardwood tree protection boxes. We’ll be using timber from the estate milled in our own saw-mill. These boxes will protect the next generation of locally grown oak trees that will in time become stunning parkland trees.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSZ197 22nd-24th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
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Habitat management 8 and conservationBrecon Beacons, PowysWork from the majestic heights of the Brecon Beacons to the glorious parkland of Abergavenny and the timeless woodlands. Get stuck in with a range of conservation tasks, including scrub clearance, upland erosion control, footpath maintenance, painting and removal of invasive species. Some work sites are on steep hills with a 15–50-minute walk to get to them, but don’t worry, it will be worth it for the view. No experience is needed but a sense of fun is essential!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP230 23rd-30th 7 Dan y Gyrn Bunkhouse £160
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Bats, butterflies 7 and a boatWest Exmoor, DevonGet to know the flora and fauna of beautiful wild North Devon: enjoy a week learning and applying monitoring techniques with opportunities to train in grassland, butterfly, bat and woodland flower monitoring, and (weather permitting) have a day out at sea monitoring cetacean and other sea animals’ activity.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ADM281 25th-2nd 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £190
A right mixture 6Calke Abbey, DerbyshireThe annual orchid survey takes place on the first day to ease you into the week. We will then be repairing a section of footpath that is ‘creaking’ due to the amount of use by visitors. We will also be clearing the growth around newly planted woodland trees to prevent them being shaded out. There will be time for a walk though some of our woodlands and a chance to look at the industrial archaeology of Ticknall Limeyards. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ETQ117 30th-7th 7 Home Farm Bunkhouse £160
Black Down biological survey 3Black Down, SurreyCome and take part in a biological survey across the range of beautiful properties that make up the Black Down Estate in Surrey and West Sussex. You will spend most of the holiday learning plant identification skills and surveying the local meadows and heaths. Training will be provided by the rangers, making this holiday ideal for those of any level of ability as we will teach you all you need to know. Your survey results make a real difference; they help us monitor changes and influence how we manage these wonderful habitats in the long term. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTR181 30th-7th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
Conservation in the 6 Lake DistrictUllswater and Aira Force, CumbriaJoin the ranger team in and around Ullswater to help conserve this beautiful area for the enjoyment of our many visitors. Gain an insight into our valuable conservation work by carrying out a variety of tasks, such as public access work, Himalayan balsam pulling, scrub management and boundary maintenance.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTP182 30th-7th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Longland
Fix the fells upland 10 path repairSouth Lakes Countryside, CumbriaA fantastic opportunity to learn about the work the Fix the Fells partnership does to look after our upland paths. Working alongside the National Trust’s own teams, you’ll tackle the strenuous but rewarding task of path building and repair, learning the sort of skills only a select few people know. You’ll also spend a day with the Fix the Fells volunteers, discovering the essential part this dedicated group plays in the project. Please come prepared for plenty of walking in the hills and for unpredictable weather.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ217 30th-7th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Acland
Youth Discovery Wasdale 8 Wasdale, CumbriaCome and help the Wasdale rangers with their conservation work in both the valley and on the fells. Spend a day with us kayaking on Wast Water, below the beautiful screes, and gill scrambling in one of our many gills. The perfect holiday for your Duke of Edinburgh residential. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JYP234 30th-7th 7 Wasdale Annexe £175
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Wonders of a walled kitchen garden 5Clumber Park, NottinghamshireClumber Park’s four-acre walled kitchen garden boasts the longest glasshouse and double herbaceous borders in the care of the National Trust as well as national collections of apples and rhubarb and ‘outlawed’ vegetables. You will work alongside the garden team at one of its busiest times, helping with harvesting, weeding, edging and dead-heading.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ETW144 1st-6th 5 Clumber Park Bunkhouse £140
Wild weeding 8Bwlch Mwlchan, Snowdonia, GwyneddJoin us for an exciting week of different tasks and locations as you help to clear various invasive species in an effort to restore the native habitats of the stunning Nant Gwynant Valley. On the day off, you may entertain yourself or join a guided walk with our rangers. Some of the work sites are remote and on rough, steep terrain so you must be physically fit for this holiday.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP246 1st -7th 6 Bwlch Mwlchan £150
Exmoor Coastpath, 8bushcraft and coasteeringHolnicote Estate, Exmoor, SomersetA fantastic short-break experience exploring the stunning and diverse landscape of Exmoor National Park and the Holnicote Estate. The first day is spent working alongside the ranger team, carrying out conservation work on the 20-square-mile Holnicote Estate. This is followed by two days of non-stop coastal activities – walking the first section of the South West Coast Path from the official start in Minehead to picturesque Porlock Weir for ice-creams and crab fishing, a morning practising bushcraft skills and finishing with the high-adrenaline activity of coasteering on the spectacular North Devon coast. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ASP188 2nd-6th 4 Exmoor Bunkhouse £170
Golden Cap conservation 5Golden Cap, DorsetCome and help our rangers control invasive species on very important grassland meadows on the Golden Cap Estate. Help to improve nature conservation on the estate by removing ragwort, Himalayan balsam, birch, etc., and continue the good work of previous holidays. We’ll make time on Sunday afternoon for a walk along the Jurassic Coast to enjoy the spectacular scenery or even have a swim in the sea.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ASP226 6th-8th 2 Stonebarrow Bunkhouse £90
Tree box-ercise 6Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireOn this holiday you will be working with one of the Ashridge rangers in the Grade II* listed historic parkland. As part of the park restoration you will use basic carpentry skills to install hardwood tree protection boxes. We’ll be using timber from the estate milled in our own saw-mill. These boxes will protect the next generation of locally grown oak trees that will in time become stunning parkland trees.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSZ196 6th-8th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
Foraging and fencing 8 Kedleston Hall, DerbyshireHelp us replace existing and long-forgotten trees at Kedlesdon estate. As part of our parkland works, new trees are being planted across the estate and tree guards need to be put in the ground beforehand. We will also be exploring wild food and natural resources available within the park.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18EHP287 7th-14th 7 Home Farm Bunkhouse £160
Upland path restoration 10Brecon Beacons and Monmouthshire, PowysCome and build a footpath while enjoying stunning views. You will be learning the ancient technique of stone pitching footpaths and landscaping through eroded scars. You could also learn how to build a stone drain, a stone revetment wall or spend a day or two working at Abergwesyn, covering and landscaping a peat-bog area. If that’s not enough, then you can enjoy the views by walking in the Brecon Beacons, clearing out water breaks as you go. The walk can take up to one hour uphill to reach the work site. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTZ231 7th-14th 7 Dan y Gyrn Bunkhouse £160
Wet, wild and walling 5Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonThe North Devon coast boasts dry-stone walls and stone-faced hedge-banks that are over 200 years old and in need of restoration. Learn the art of stone-faced hedge-banking and provide a vital habitat for many wildflowers, as well as a home for voles, reptiles, insects and birds. Slotted into the week are three separate sessions experiencing the water around the North Devon coast. The three activities will be: a two-hour session of wild swimming, a two-hour session of sea kayaking and a two-hour session of coasteering. Participants will need to be competent swimmers. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP285 7th-14th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £255
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Grafting on the 6Greensand RidgeWest Kent Countryside, KentCome and explore this special part of Kent, situated on some of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge. With sweeping views across the Weald and beyond, it’s easy to see why this area is so loved by everyone who visits. As part of your working holiday you will assist our friendly rangers at properties including Toys Hill to undertake woodland tasks, footpath maintenance and habitat management.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP139 8th-14th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
Golden Cap conservation 5Golden Cap, DorsetCome and help our rangers control invasive species on very important grassland meadows on the Golden Cap Estate. Help to improve nature conservation on the estate by removing ragwort, Himalayan balsam, birch, etc., and continue the good work of previous holidays. We’ll make time on Sunday afternoon for a walk along the Jurassic Coast to enjoy the spectacular scenery or even have a swim in the sea.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ASP225 13th-15th 2 Stonebarrow Bunkhouse £90
Bush camping expedition 10 Arlington Court, DevonThis is a working holiday with a difference. You will work with the National Trust rangers on various conservation projects for three days, such as fencing, Devon faced bank repairs and invasive-weed control, and then indulge yourself in three days and two nights of bushcraft. You will face the challenge of building a brush-wood shelter to sleep in (or sleep under the stars!) and cooking on an open fire. On the second night you will have to remember what you have been taught and hike to the other side of the estate (approx. 1 mile) to make a new camp and fend for yourselves (help will be nearby!). The wild camping will be run in partnership with outdoor survival specialists Wild Path Outdoors where you will experience camp crafts including fire-making, spoon-making, string-making and tracking.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATZ262 14th-21st 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £225
Conservation near the coast 8Northumberland Coast, NorthumberlandGet stuck into a variety of conservation tasks at one of several properties along the north Northumberland coast. We need your help with tasks such as clearing vegetation, including grassland scrub and path restoration, as well as work on dunes and other coastal habitats.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GTP156 14th-21st 7 Cragside Bunkhouse £160
Dry-stone walling 8South Lakes Countryside, CumbriaAn integral part of the Lake District’s beautiful landscape, dry-stone walls act as a stock-proof barrier for farmers’ livestock and an invaluable habitat for wildlife. Learn how these fascinating constructions are made with instruction from experienced rangers, ensuring your wall will be there for you to revisit for many years. Although dry-stone walling can be strenuous and patience is required, absolute beginners are very welcome. By the end of the week you’ll never look at a pile of stones in the same way again!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ216 14th-21st 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160
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Fix the fells upland 10 path repairSouth Lakes Countryside, CumbriaA fantastic opportunity to learn about the work the Fix the Fells partnership does to look after our upland paths. Working alongside the National Trust’s own teams, you’ll tackle the strenuous but rewarding task of path building and repair, learning the sort of skills only a select few people know. You’ll also spend a day with the Fix the Fells volunteers, discovering the essential part this dedicated group plays in the project. Please come prepared for plenty of walking in the hills and for unpredictable weather.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ215 14th-21st 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Acland
Steps and stones 7Colby Woodland Garden, PembrokeshireHelp our garden team replace worn-out steps and pathways in the garden and across the estate. You’ll also be working alongside staff and other volunteers to reopen old overgrown tracks and improve the footpath network through the estate woodland. There will also be a wide range of other estate and garden tasks available to keep things varied and interesting!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHW256 14th-21st 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £190
Surveying ‘The Rise of 5Northwood’Slindon Estate, West SussexSpend a week immersing yourself in the wildlife of the Slindon Estate and be involved in the largest woodland regeneration project ever undertaken by the National Trust – coined ‘The Rise of Northwood’. You will survey plants, invertebrates, butterflies and birds so that we can chart the progress of this long-term dream of a project.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP152 14th-21st 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £160
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Trails and tribulations 7Stackpole, PembrokeshireWe need your help to improve our cycling network throughout the estate woodlands – so join the ranger team for the week to improve and create trails through the stunning Castle Dock and Cheriton Bottom woods. Bring your bike to test our work as we go, or borrow one of our fleet instead. On your day off you can head out to explore other local mountain bike trails, or just relax on one of our stunning beaches.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP102 14th-21st 7 Stackpole – Kestrel £195
Conservation and 7coastal sportsStackpole, PembrokeshireIf you love being on the coast and want to help with conservation tasks on some of Stackpole Estate’s beautiful beaches, then this is the holiday for you. You will be helping with scrub clearance, gardening, planting, litter picking and path maintenance around the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline. On your day off you can also have a go at kayaking or coasteering, so get ready to jump in. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KYP113 23rd-28th 5 Stackpole – Kestrel £195
Exmoor Coastpath, 8bushcraft and coasteeringHolnicote Estate, Exmoor, SomersetA fantastic short-break experience exploring the stunning and diverse landscape of Exmoor National Park and the Holnicote Estate. The first day is spent working alongside the ranger team carrying out conservation work on the 20sq mile Holnicote Estate. This is followed by two days of non-stop coastal activities – walking the first section of the South West Coast Path from the official start in Minehead to picturesque Porlock Weir for ice-creams and crab-fishing, a morning practising bushcraft skills and finishing with the high-adrenaline activity of coasteering on the spectacular North Devon coast.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ASP187 24th-28th 4 Exmoor Bunkhouse £170
July/August
Get outdoors and active 7Upper Wharfedale, North YorkshireCome and spend a great week in Upper Wharfedale making new friends. You’ll help the rangers with footpath maintenance, cutting invasive vegetation or building fences and tree guards. As well as your day off, we’ll arrange other fun outdoor activities for you to enjoy.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GYZ191 27th-3rd 7 Town Head Barn £175
Clough Woodland and 8moorland conservationDark Peak Estate, DerbyshireCome and help the rangers involved in our landscape-scale conservation work on the high moors and valley woodlands, home to internationally important plants and birds. Tasks may include fence repairs, control of invasive species, management of recently planted and mature woodland and reintroduction of plants lost due to atmospheric pollution. Despite the time of year, come prepared for all weathers.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ETP240 28th-4th 7 Dalehead Bunkhouse £160
Wild camping and walling 6 West Exmoor, DevonSpend a week at the glorious Kipscombe Farm on the edge of Exmoor, overlooking the Bristol Channel, perched above Lynmouth, helping to reinstate the traditional stone-wall farm boundaries. Great views, superb location, amazing sunsets and close encounters with Exmoor ponies guaranteed. You also get the chance to experience Exmoor’s dark skies for yourselves with a wild camping night out – just you, your new mates, a barbecue and a billion stars …Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ADQ282 28th-4th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
Capture and conserve 6Stackpole, PembrokeshireOn this holiday you’ll be helping with conservation tasks on the beautiful Stackpole Estate and exploring your creative side by producing some fantastic photographs. Beginners and enthusiasts alike will benefit from professional tuition to help capture the perfect picture to remember your visit to Stackpole. On your day off you can also have a go at kayaking or coasteering, so be prepared to get wet. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KYP112 30th-4th 5 Stackpole – Kestrel £260
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Clearing Tennyson’s View 6 Black Down, SurreyCome and join us at Black Down so you too can say, as the poet Tennyson did, ‘you came and looked and loved the view, long known and loved by me, green Sussex fading into blue, with one grey glimpse of sea’. You’ll be clearing birch and pine scrub to bring life to the heaths and tackling rhododendron to restore our woods. You’ll also be carrying out construction and maintenance tasks across the estate to help look after and care for this wonderful corner of the South Downs National Park. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTQ175 4th-11th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
Get batty at Slindon 5Slindon Estate, West SussexWith the direction of local experts, you’ll be surveying bats from around cottages and farm buildings and walking nightly ‘transect’ routes of around 6km a night across the Slindon Estate and surrounding NT properties. Like bats, this holiday has a largely nocturnal schedule: the working day will start in the late afternoon with classroom sessions on recording and monitoring and then you’ll work past midnight to get up close and personal with these winged wonders. The daytime can be spent recovering and exploring the beautiful local countryside. There may also be some practical bat-related tasks for those who are keen. A good level of fitness is required and some bat-detector experience is desirable but no prior knowledge is essential.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP148 4th-11th 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £260
Upland path restoration 10Brecon Beacons and Monmouthshire, PowysCome and build a footpath while enjoying stunning views. You will be learning the ancient technique of stone pitching footpaths and landscaping through eroded scars. You could also learn how to build a stone drain, a stone revetment wall or spend a day or two working at Abergwesyn, covering and landscaping a peat-bog area. If that’s not enough, then you can enjoy the views by walking in the Brecon Beacons, clearing out water breaks as you go. The walk can take up to one hour uphill to reach the work site. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTZ230 4th-11th 7 Dan y Gyrn Bunkhouse £160
Wild coastal swimming 6Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonWe are offering a unique opportunity to experience the North Devon coast and countryside whilst swimming. You will take part in four wild swims at different locations and, in between swims, you’ll help our rangers with various conservation tasks on the property such as tackling invasive species, dune management and beach cleaning. The sea swims will be fully supported by a safety team, in partnership with H2Outdoor. This holiday is suitable for confident swimmers who must be able to swim for at least 400 metres; experience of open-water swimming would be an advantage but not essential. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATN161 4th-11th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £295
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Ysbyty and Meirionnydd, ConwyThe National Trust has some of the most important oak woodlands in the country, but they take a lot of looking after! Come and help us with a variety of tasks to improve the habitats for the rich wildlife we have on both the Ysbyty Estate and Dolmelynllyn.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP210 5th-11th 6 Hendre Isaf £150
Moorland conservation 8 in the Peak DistrictDark Peak Estate, DerbyshireCome and spend a weekend on the Dark Peak moors in the Peak District. Help to conserve and improve moorland habitat and landscape, benefiting wildlife and preserving the stunning moorland views. Tasks may include removal of invasive species, moorland fence removal or planting to help revegetation work. The terrain is steep and the weather can be unpredictable so come prepared.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ESP239 10th-12th 2 Dalehead Bunkhouse £90
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Summer work in 6 Stackpole woodsStackpole Estate, PembrokeshireCome to the stunning Stackpole Estate and help the ranger team create a space in the woods amongst a wildlife haven. You will be clearing invasive laurel and scrub to create an open streamside glade where people can come and stop a while to observe some wonderful woodland wildlife. We will be building benches, bridges and pathways using timber sourced from our own woods. You will have the opportunity to discover the wider estate in your time off, including our now world-famous Barafundle Bay, all set within Britain’s only coastal National Park.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTQ266 10th-17th 7 Stackpole – Kestrel £160
Fix the fells upland 10 path repairSouth Lakes Countryside, CumbriaA fantastic opportunity to learn about the work the Fix the Fells partnership does to look after our upland paths. Working alongside the National Trust’s own teams, you’ll tackle the strenuous but rewarding task of path building and repair, learning the sort of skills only a select few people know. You’ll also spend a day with the Fix the Fells volunteers, discovering the essential part this dedicated group plays in the project. Please come prepared for plenty of walking in the hills and for unpredictable weather.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ214 11th-18th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Acland
Grafting on the 6 Greensand RidgeWest Kent Countryside, KentCome and explore this special part of Kent, situated on some of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge. With sweeping views across the Weald and beyond, it’s easy to see why this area is so loved by everyone who visits. As part of your working holiday you will assist our friendly rangers at properties including Toys Hill to undertake woodland tasks, footpath maintenance and habitat management.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP138 12th-18th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
Family fun in Upper 4 WharfedaleUpper Wharfedale, North YorkshireCome to Upper Wharfedale for a combination of fun work and fun activities. You’ll be helping the rangers in their day-to-day work which may be footpath repairs, fencing, dry-stone walling or cutting down small trees. We’ll also organise lots of other activities too!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GFZ190 13th-16th 3 Town Head Barn £95
Beach conservation and fun 6 Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonCelebrate the coast by getting stuck into a range of tasks such as sand-dune management, including tackling invasive species, coastal footpath maintenance and a beach clean on the impressive Woolacombe beach. On your day off try your hand at coasteering, traversing the rocky cliffs, jumping in and out of deep pools as you make your way along the North Devon coast. In partnership with H2Outdoor. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18AYP160 18th-25th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £215
Family rangers 4 Allen Banks & Staward Gorge, NorthumberlandExperience what it’s like to be a ranger while enjoying time as a family in the great outdoors on this family working holiday. Each day will be a mix of work and play in the beautiful wooded gorge of Allen Banks. Help the rangers make charcoal, clear rhododendron and learn about what it takes to look after this special place and its wildlife as well as other fun activities throughout your stay.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GFP153 20th-24th 4 Allendale Bunkhouse £135
August/September
Winkworth Arboretum 6Estate management Winkworth Arboretum, SurreyHelp the Winkworth gardeners carry out estate-management work to maintain and develop the National Trust’s only arboretum. With a large variety of seasonal gardening and countryside management tasks, there’s something for everyone. You could be doing vegetation management in a variety of different habitats, path and step maintenance and tree care of our impressive collection. There will also be an opportunity for guided walks. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTW275 25th-1st 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
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Wild flower bank 6restorationHughenden Manor, BuckinghamshireJoin us on the Hughenden Estate in the heart of the Chilterns and help us to restore our wild-flower bank. Every year after the flowers have set seed, we need to cut and remove the summer’s growth so the flowers can thrive the following year. This helps the many species of butterfly that rely on the wild-flower bank.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP157 31st-2nd 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
September
Cutting and clearing for wildlife 6Ludshott and Selborne, HampshireHelp out with a range of conservation tasks, including removing invasive trees from the heathland, to benefit native wildlife on Ludshott Common by opening glades in the ancient woodland of Selborne and providing feeding places for butterflies. You could also be working to widen rides and restore grassland habitats, or improve access into these tracts of wild countryside, so there is plenty of variety and new skills to learn. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP142 1st-8th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
Habitat management 8and conservationBrecon Beacons, PowysWork from the majestic heights of the Brecon Beacons to the glorious parkland of Abergavenny and the timeless woodlands. Get stuck in with a range of conservation tasks, including scrub clearance, upland erosion control, footpath maintenance, painting and removal of invasive species. Some work sites are on steep hills with a 15–50-minute walk to get to them, but don’t worry, it will be worth it for the view. No experience is needed but a sense of fun is essential. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP229 1st-8th 7 Dan y Gyrn Bunkhouse £160
Oak-frame building 7construction for beginnersWindermere, CumbriaThis holiday will give you a good introduction into the fascinating world of green-wood construction. Working on a small project to replace a wood store at the Footprint at St Catherine’s, we’ll select and fell a tree for our project, hew beams to make the frame and clad it using traditional methods. Who knows, after learning construction methods such as mortice-and-tenon joints, draw pegging and cleaving you may even be inspired to start your own ‘Grand Design’ or ‘Amazing Small Space’ at home!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTQ154 1st-8th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £205 – Acland
The Devil’s in the detail 7Devil’s Dyke, West SussexThe rangers at Devil’s Dyke need your help to look after the archaeology and wildlife of this stunning chalk downland area, in Britain’s newest National Park. Help us to erect essential stock fencing, maintain walking paths and perhaps enjoy a raging fire as we burn scrub cleared from sensitive areas of grassland. We will take you on a guided walk to explain how your work will directly contribute towards its conservation.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP127 1st-8th 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £160
Meadow and footpath 8maintenanceCragside Estate and Gardens, NorthumberlandOne hundred and fifty years ago Lord and Lady Armstrong created a fantasy landscape at Cragside. We are working to enhance not only the landscape but the wildlife too and we would like your help. We will be working on our wildflower meadows as well as rhododendron bashing. Cragside is a rugged hillside landscape and a reasonable level of fitness is needed to enjoy this holiday to the full.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GTP288 1st-8th 7 Cragside Bunkhouse £160
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West Lakes countryside 8 managementDuddon and Eskdale, CumbriaAssist the rangers with a variety of landscape and ecologically enhancing works. You could be carrying out dry-stone walling, fencing, footpath restoration and scrub removal. We will take you on a guided walk to illustrate how your work today will directly help to maintain our upland heritage (walls), landscape and ecology for the future. Project selection may vary depending on local priorities at the time or the weather! A reasonable level of fitness, a willingness to learn and a sense of humour is all that is required – we will supply the rest. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTP145 5th-12th 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
Dry-stone walling in 8 Upper WharfedaleUpper Wharfedale, North YorkshireHave you ever thought it would be great to try dry-stone walling? Now’s the time to give it a go. With help from experienced rangers, you might be building field boundaries or woodland retaining walls. We’ll give you all the training and support you need, plus a lovely location and plenty of insights into the hay meadows, woodlands and moorland that will be surrounding you.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GTQ184 7th-14th 7 Town Head Barn £160
Wall and climb at Baggy Point 7 Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonCome and try your hand at cliff climbing on the soaring cliff of Baggy Point, one of the best climbing spots in North Devon, high above the crashing waves. Two days will be spent learning to climb under expert tuition from Paul of Bluedot Adventures. Work days will be spent restoring the old dry-stone walls on Baggy Point headland. A good head for heights and a sense of adventure is essential for this amazing holiday. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP159 8th-15th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £260
Grafting on the 6 Greensand RidgeWest Kent Countryside, KentCome and explore this special part of Kent, situated on some of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge. With sweeping views across the Weald and beyond, it’s easy to see why this area is so loved by everyone who visits. As part of your working holiday you will assist our friendly rangers at properties including Toys Hill to undertake woodland tasks, footpath maintenance and habitat management.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP137 9th-15th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
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Ysbyty and Meirionnydd, ConwyJoin us for a couple of days working at the National Trust’s first-ever property, at Dinas Oleu, Barmouth, improving footpaths and access and maintaining the other coastal properties in Meirionnydd. Then spend a day helping out with a variety of woodland tasks to improve habitats for wildlife on the Ysbyty Estate. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KSP209 10th-14th 4 Hendre Isaf £120
Autumn around Carmarthenshire 6 CarmarthenshireSpend a week visiting a variety of National Trust properties around the beautiful county of Carmarthenshire, from the visitor hubs of Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Dinefwr Park to the remote coastal paths with only the seagulls for company. We will be undertaking a variety of tasks, from clearing vegetation to scrubbing signs and gates ready for the following year.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP121 15th-22nd 7 Dinefwr Bunkhouse £160
Meadow and footpath 8 maintenanceCragside Estate and Gardens, NorthumberlandOne hundred and fifty years ago Lord and Lady Armstrong created a fantasy landscape at Cragside. We are working to enhance not only the landscape but the wildlife too and we would like your help. We will be working on our wildflower meadows as well as rhododendron bashing. Cragside is a rugged hillside landscape and a reasonable level of fitness is needed to enjoy this holiday to the full.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GTP289 15th-22nd 7 Cragside Bunkhouse £160
28Contact us on 0344 800 3099 or visit nationaltrust.org.uk/workingholidays
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Scrumping and 5 cider makingBlack Down, SurreyCome and learn how to make your own cider at the Swan Barn Farm Orchard Restoration Project. You will spend two days working in our small orchards, collecting apples and pears, pressing fruit juice and learning how to make cider. The other three days will be spent across the wider estate, working on scrub clearing and construction tasks aimed at restoring habitats for wildlife in this wonderful part of the South Downs National Park. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTZ174 15th-22nd 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
Wasdale landscape and 8 conservationWasdale, CumbriaCome and spend the week with us in the amazing Wasdale valley, home of England’s highest mountain, deepest lake and the wonderfully wooded Nether Wasdale property. You will be helping out the rangers with a variety of practical tasks which may include dry-stone walling, fencing, footpath repair, gate hanging along with scrub and woodland management.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTP250 15th-22nd 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
Wonder-walling 5Stackpole, PembrokeshireCome and help us to restore the historic core of the Stackpole Estate. Learn traditional lime-mortar techniques and help us to rebuild the crumbling rose garden wall in Lodge Park woods. But it’s not all hard work – you’ll also be treated to a guided tour of this fantastic estate and its nature and history. After a hard day’s work look out for otters in the lily ponds or relax on one of our stunning beaches.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTQ265 15th-22nd 7 Stackpole – Kestrel £160
Roll in the hay 6Waddesdon Manor, BuckinghamshireWaddesdon Manor boasts a Daffodil Valley along with an established wildflower meadow containing rare grasses and orchids. To maintain the ecological balance of the soil, you will be raking the meadow grass to spread the wildflower seed, gathering the hay and loading it for compost, thus preserving this unique habitat. There is an opportunity to enjoy Waddesdon’s history by having a tour of the manor.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSW204 16th-19th 3 Chilterns Bunkhouse £95
The Standen experience 5 Standen, West SussexJoin the team at Standen for an all-round property experience. You’ll be helping our garden, woods and house teams doing tasks ranging from woodland maintenance and helping to maintain our newly restored garden to preventive conservation in the house. This will include waxing our historic floors and object condition reporting. You’ll see some of our behind-the-scenes areas as you help clean them up in preparation for public access.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTW116 16th-22nd 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
Exmoor charcoal, 6 coppicing and dormiceHolnicote Estate, Exmoor, SomersetWork alongside National Trust rangers and learn about the traditional woodland skills of charcoal making, coppicing and the integral part they play in sustaining a flourishing dormouse population. Join the first dormouse survey of the autumn for an opportunity to become fully acquainted with these fascinating and incredibly cute animals. Also, gain a fascinating insight into the management and ecology of Exmoor’s famous wild red deer with the National Trust deer stalker. Includes a cream tea and complimentary bag of Holnicote charcoal for everyone.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ASP186 17th-21st 4 Exmoor Bunkhouse £170
Walking and working 7 the ridesCliveden Estate, BuckinghamshirePerched high over the River Thames, our wooded cliffs are criss-crossed with tree-lined rides and viewpoints offering spectacular panoramas of Cliveden house and the Berkshire countryside. With careful restoration and management your work will ensure that these historic walks and vistas are kept open for all to enjoy. A member of our ranger team will lead a guided walk on Sunday afternoon, offering further insights into the management of the wider estate.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP268 21st-23rd 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
Weekend ranger 6 Malham Tarn, North YorkshireSpend a weekend helping rangers around the Malham Tarn area of the Yorkshire Dales. There is plenty to do with a range of tasks to get stuck into. You could be painting iron boundary fences, removing willow scrub, getting muddy clearing ponds or planting trees. Whatever the weather you’ll have fun and make new friends. There is lots to do and it is a great chance to see parts of this area you may not have visited before.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GSP277 21st-23rd 2 Town Head Barn £90
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Green woodworking 6 skills – cleft oak fencing and gatesWest Exmoor, DevonWe try to manage our land with an eye to the future, to ensure that these precious resources are there for generations to enjoy – sometimes this means looking backwards and learning from the past. Paul has been using his green woodworking techniques as part of our woodland management here in West Exmoor, and you can learn age-old techniques for fencing and gate-making using oak harvested from our special woodlands at Watersmeet to create pens and boundaries at our farm on Exmoor.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ADZ283 21st-28th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
Famous five on the South Downs 7The South Downs, West SussexGet a real flavour of the South Downs by working at a different property, with different habitats, different views and a different ranger team every day. From chalk grassland, heathland and woodland and even a day on beautiful East Head at the mouth of Chichester harbour, you will have rangers on tap to soak up the experience and act as your guide book. We hope by the end you will be as smitten as we are with this rolling landscape. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP169 22nd-29th 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £160
Moorland conservation 8 in the Peak DistrictLongshaw Estate, DerbyshireCome and spend a week on the Dark Peak moors on the Peak District. Help conserve and enhance the moorland habitat and landscape, benefiting wildlife and preserving the stunning moorland views. Tasks may involve removal of invasive species or planting moorland plants to improve biodiversity areas. The terrain is challenging and the weather can be unpredictable so come prepared.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ETP238 22nd-29th 7 Dalehead Bunkhouse £160
Surf 'n' turf 7Godrevy, CornwallCome and join us for a week of surfing and coastal maintenance on the wave-soaked North Cornish coast. You will have an equal amount of time spent surfing and working. The work will include preparation and laying of turf and repair of access points at the popular and picturesque Godrevy beach. All surf activities and equipment are provided by experienced and qualified instructors from Shore Surf School.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP183 22nd-29th 7 Penrose £220
Wildflowers, hedgerows, 6 bats and barn owls Colby Woodland Garden, PembrokeshireHelp us to increase the nature value of our farmland by improving hedgerows and field margins. Working alongside our staff and other volunteers, you will be sowing wildflower strips for pollinating bees and other insects and sowing field margins with seed mixes. Providing food for birds, mice and voles, thus helping our farmland to support a wide range of insect and animal life, including rare bats and barn owls. There will also be a wide range of other estate and garden tasks available to keep things varied and interesting!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHP255 22nd-29th 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £190
The hills are alive 7Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireHelp the next generation of flowers and butterflies on one of the largest areas of chalk grassland in the Chiltern Hills by cutting and removing scrub and grass, then burning it. Ashridge’s chalk grassland is one of the most important habitats but it is under threat from scrub. The grassland supports very rare species of butterflies and plants, with good areas supporting up to 30 species of plants per square metre.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP195 28th-30th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
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Scrub up for juniper 7 Harting Down, West SussexJuniper once thrived here at Harting Down, but now it’s struggling to battle against spreading thorn scrub and choking bramble and clematis. We need volunteers to tackle the scrub and free the juniper and old ant hills shaded out beneath. No skills necessary, but be prepared for dense thorn scrub and bramble. The reward is restoring downland and juniper habitat to benefit a wealth of wildlife, and spending the week in a very beautiful place! Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP149 29th-6th 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £160
October
Heathland restoration on 7 St David’s PeninsulaNorth Pembrokeshire, PembrokeshireHelp look after Wales’s largest area of coastal heathland around St David’s Head. You’ll cut and clear gorse and old heather to regenerate the heath of this spectacular area. Spend one day exploring the Pembrokeshire Coast path on a guided walk and, depending on weather conditions, spend a day kayaking or surfing with local activity provider, Preseli Venture, and our activity ranger. Expect to see loads of wildlife during your week, including seals, porpoise, sea birds, chough and birds of prey. You’ll need to be physically fit to enjoy the week. The guided walk will be 8–10 miles. The work will take place on rough terrain, exposed to weather.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP207 6th-13th 7 Ysgubor Fawr £195
Lundy Island ranger week 7 Lundy Island, Devon
Join the ranger for a week of practical conservation work on the stunning Lundy Island. Lundy is a SSSI, home to a wide rarity of special and important flora and fauna. You could be working on any part of the 3 mile by ½ mile island; on the heathland plateau, in one of the tree copses or on the scenic east coast sidelands. Work will range from dry-stone and mortar walling to fencing and restoration of the walled gardens but will primarily involve the eradication of the rhododendron as part of a fourteen-year-plus project.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP291 6th-13th 7 The Barn £160
Putting the garden to bed 5Arlington Court, DevonAutumn is an essential time for getting the garden ready for the winter and the new season to come. We will be busy doing tasks such as gathering leaves, brush clearance, bulb planting, preparing beds for winter and generally tidying up. You will also be able to enjoy all the autumn tints both in the gardens and surrounding woodland at this time of year.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATW165 6th-13th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
Restoring the Surrey 5 heathlandsHindhead, SurreyIf you like variety, then come and enjoy working with us on the restoration of the Surrey Heathlands. You’ll get to see and work on the management of important heathland sites such as the Devil’s Punch Bowl and Hindhead. You’ll also pick up some new skills by working with craftsmen involved in traditional woodland crafts such as charcoal burning and coppicing. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTZ179 6th-13th 7 Hunter Bunkhouse £160
A real island adventure 4Brownsea Island, DorsetBrownsea is a 560-acre island situated in Poole Harbour, home of Scouting, red squirrels and part of the whole harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. It has had many special owners and uses. Tasks will range from invasive-species clearance, general maintenance, conservation work and helping get our Outdoor Centre ready for the winter. You will get stuck into helping us improve the presentation of the island while taking in the sights, sounds and unique atmosphere. Additionally, a half day of activities includes either archery or low ropes as well as a guided walk and talk about the history of the island.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP104 7th-12th 5 South Shore Lodge £165
Cider making 6 Killerton House, DevonHelp the rangers to harvest over 50 different varieties of apple from the traditionally managed orchards. Using our early nineteenth-century press, see the process from tree to juice. Sampling of last year’s batch is a must! Cider-making is very rewarding and interesting; however, it does involve a considerable amount of lifting and bending, from collecting the apples by hand, to lifting bags of apples and moving pulp into the press.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATZ205 7th-13th 6 Prattshayes Bunkhouse £150
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Grafting on the 6 Greensand RidgeWest Kent Countryside, KentCome and explore this special part of Kent, situated on some of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge. With sweeping views across the Weald and beyond, it’s easy to see why this area is so loved by everyone who visits. As part of your working holiday you will assist our friendly rangers at properties including Toys Hill to undertake woodland tasks, footpath maintenance and habitat management.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP136 7th-13th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
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Ysbyty and Meirionnydd, ConwyHelp to improve the biodiversity of the grasslands on the steep slopes of the Dinas Mawddwy valley by cutting and burning the encroaching gorse. Then spend a few days carrying out a variety of woodland tasks on the Ysbyty Estate. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP208 7th-13th 6 Hendre Isaf £150
Tomorrow’s veteran trees 7 Upper Wharfedale, North YorkshireIndividual veteran trees in the Yorkshire Dales provide important habitats and are characteristic of the managed landscape. Join us to build tree guards and plant the next generation of veteran trees across the Dales. Work will be split between Braithwaite Hall in Coverdale and our Upper Wharfedale Estate.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GTZ236 8th-12th 4 Town Head Barn £120
Ancient woodland 6 coppicing Sizergh Castle, CumbriaSpend a week learning rural skills in Sizergh’s ancient woodlands. You’ll spend a few days learning the woodland management skill of coppicing – a traditional practice of great benefit to wildflowers, birds and butterflies. Then spend two days making a split-hazel hurdle screen to erect around a hide down at Brigsteer wetland before enjoying a session of carving and whittling with the resident coppice worker. The work can be physically challenging, so a good level of fitness will ensure you make the most of your holiday. To see our resident hawfinchs and other birds, don’t forget to bring your binoculars.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JHZ228 13th-20th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £185 – Acland
Conservation near the coast 8 Northumberland Coast, NorthumberlandGet stuck into a variety of conservation tasks at one of several properties along the north Northumberland coast. We need your help with tasks such as clearing vegetation, including grassland scrub and path restoration, as well as work on dunes and other coastal habitats.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GTP155 13th-20th 7 Cragside Bunkhouse £160
Photography at Allan Bank 6 Great Langdale and Grasmere, CumbriaCombine your passion for photography with conservation work on this holiday. Learn techniques with a professional photographer, looking at lighting, environment and composition in outdoor settings, changing weather and different terrains. You’ll also help to maintain beautiful landscapes and important habitats through a variety of conservation tasks at Allan Bank in Grasmere. No previous experience is necessary, just a good level of fitness and a willingness to learn new skills. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTC202 13th-20th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £225 – Longland
Plant a parterre 5 Waddesdon Manor, BuckinghamshireWaddesdon Manor has one of the finest bedding plant displays in the UK and it is at this time of year that we replace the old with the new, transforming the parterre in just a few days with thousands of bedding plants. This is gardening on a grand scale and is guaranteed to give you great satisfaction when viewing your work from within the manor. There is an opportunity to enjoy Waddesdon’s history with a garden and manor tour.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSW130 14th-17th 3 Chilterns Bunkhouse £95
Gardens of Chartwell 5 Chartwell, KentCome along and spend the week among the lakes and gardens of the former home of Sir Winston Churchill. You will enjoy fabulous views of this amazing property and help the gardeners to deliver a project in the formal grounds. We need energetic individuals who will enjoy the outdoors at this ever-popular property.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTW135 14th-20th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
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Hedge-laying in the 7 Peak DistrictDark Peak Estate, DerbyshireCome and learn the traditional skill of hedge-laying in the Snake and Derwent valleys and help look after these crucial wildlife corridors. You will use traditional hand tools under the guidance of National Trust rangers. No previous experience is needed but be prepared for variable weather and rough terrain which can make the work physically demanding.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ESZ237 19th-21st 2 Dalehead Bunkhouse £90
Heathland restoration on 7 St David’s PeninsulaNorth Pembrokeshire, PembrokeshireHelp look after Wales’s largest area of coastal heathland around St David’s Head. You’ll cut and clear gorse and old heather to regenerate the heath of this spectacular area. Spend one day exploring the Pembrokeshire Coast path on a guided walk and, depending on weather conditions, spend a day kayaking or surfing with local activity provider, Preseli Venture, and our activity ranger. Expect to see loads of wildlife during your week, including seals, porpoise, sea birds, chough and birds of prey. You’ll need to be physically fit to enjoy the week. The guided walk will be 8–10 miles. The work will take place on rough terrain, exposed to weather.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP206 20th-27th 7 Ysgubor Fawr £195
Gorse bashing challenge 8 in North Devon Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, DevonIf you are up for a challenge come and help the ranger team clear a block of gorse on a glorious stretch of coast near Woolacombe. The gorse is on a very steep hillside so you will need to be fit and agile to cut and burn the gorse on bonfires – we’ll provide the marshmallows. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18AYP158 20th-27th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £175
Hedgerows, fruit and 6 autumn harvestColby Woodland Garden, PembrokeshireHelp us to bring hedges around the estate back into condition, with traditional hedge-laying techniques, tree planting and fencing and join our garden team in autumn planting throughout the garden. There’ll also be fruit from the farmhouse orchard to pick and store, more traditional Welsh apple tree varieties to plant and a wide range of other estate and garden tasks available to keep things varied and interesting!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHZ254 20th-27th 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £160
Return meadows to former glory 6Golden Cap, DorsetThe fabulous grassland meadows along the Jurassic Coast need your help. Work alongside our rangers to clear invading scrub and rebuild dry-stone walls to help to return the meadows to their former wild-flower glory. This holiday has been running for a number of years and the value of the nature conservation work carried out is having a real benefit to the site, its grassland habitat and its wild flowers. Once there was scrub, now there are orchids. Bonfires and amazing coastal views are guaranteed.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP224 20th-27th 7 Stonebarrow Bunkhouse £160
Traditional coppicing in 7 Stackpole WoodsStackpole Estate, PembrokeshireCome and help us continue to manage our coppice woodlands the old-fashioned way. You will learn to use traditional tools in this historic method of woodland management and help create a fantastic haven for woodland wildlife. Alongside tree felling and processing into products, you will also have the chance to have a go at some traditional woodland crafts. If you love being out in the woods without a chainsaw in sight, then this is for you.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP101 20th-27th 7 Stackpole – Kestrel £195
Plant a parterre 5 Waddesdon Manor, BuckinghamshireWaddesdon Manor has one of the finest bedding plants displays in the UK and it is at this time of year that we replace the old with the new, transforming the parterre in just a few days with thousands of bedding plants. This is gardening on a grand scale and is guaranteed to give you great satisfaction when viewing your work from within the manor. There is an opportunity to enjoy Waddesdon’s history with a garden and manor tour.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSW129 21st-24th 3 Chilterns Bunkhouse £95
Winter’s coming! 7 Bwlch Mwlchan, Snowdonia, GwyneddJoin us for a week of varied tasks as we get ready for winter, including footpath maintenance and collecting tree seeds for the nursery. On the day off, you may entertain yourself or join a guided walk with our rangers. Some of the work sites are remote and on rough, steep terrain so you must be physically fit for this holiday.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTP245 21st-27th 6 Bwlch Mwlchan £150
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The hills are alive 7Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireWelcome winter in by helping us undertake key management on the Ashridge Estate. You will undertake work in both the woodland and downland habitats and gain an insight into the work of a National Trust ranger. Your work will help the rare species of butterflies and flowers on the Ashridge Estate.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP194 26th-28th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
October/November
Halloween family fun 3Dinefwr, CarmarthenshireCome along and help the teams at Dinefwr Park and Dolaucothi Gold Mines to deliver a spooktastic Halloween full of ghosts and ghouls, pumpkins and crafts. We will be going pumpkin mad and carving over 800 pumpkins with the young at heart of all ages, from 2 to 92, so if you like getting crafty and want to help a child make a magical memory then we would love you to join us. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTU120 25th-1st 7 Dinefwr Bunkhouse £160
Gardening at the Towers 5 Millbeck Towers, CumbriaWe are once again running a working holiday concentrating on the continued restoration of the huge garden at Millbeck Towers holiday cottage. Continuing to work to the ten-year plan, we hope to restore the gardens to their former glory for all to enjoy.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JHW167 26th-2nd 7 Millbeck Towers £175 Holiday Cottage
Hazel, holly and horses 8West Exmoor, DevonOur West Exmoor estate incorporates some of the Trust’s largest woodlands in the South West and needs careful management to preserve its unique character and beauty. This year we’ll be trialling traditional horse logging techniques, ensuring that our woodland management is effective, truly sustainable and low impact. Join our ranger team to learn how this ancient skill translates into up-to-date techniques, and help us coppice hazel, clear holly and check out fungi in the glorious autumn woods.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ADQ284 28th-4th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
November
Shedding light on the 6 woodland floorSlindon Estate, West SussexExperience the glorious colour of the Slindon Estate in autumn, while helping to manage its pockets of woodland, tucked in the South Downs. At this crisp time of year, we will be coppicing for hedging products and for wildlife – including our strong dormice population. Enjoy the feeling of a day in the woods with the smell of wood smoke and return to the bunkhouse to warm up by the log burner.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP274 3rd-10th 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £160
A real island adventure 4Brownsea Island, DorsetBrownsea is a 560-acre island situated in Poole Harbour, home of Scouting, red squirrels and part of the whole harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. It has had many special owners and uses. Tasks will range from invasive-species clearance, general maintenance, conservation work and helping get our Outdoor Centre ready for the winter. You will get stuck into helping us improve the presentation of the island while taking in the sights, sounds and unique atmosphere. Additionally, a half day of activities includes either archery or low ropes as well as a guided walk and talk about the history of the island.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATP103 4th-9th 5 South Shore Lodge £165
The hills are alive 7Ashridge Estate, HertfordshireWelcome winter in by helping us undertake key management on the Ashridge Estate. You will undertake work in both the woodland and downland habitats and gain an insight into the work of a National Trust ranger. Your work will help the rare species of butterflies and flowers on the Ashridge Estate.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP193 9th-11th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
Tree planting in 8 Upper Wharfedale Upper Wharfedale, North YorkshireHelp to bring nature back to the fells high above Wharfedale. You’ll be planting trees in a remote location, which will require some uphill walking and working on steep and uneven ground. It’ll be worth it though as you’ll be surrounded by magnificent views over hay meadows, woodland and wide expanses of moorland.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18GSZ189 9th-11th 2 Town Head Barn £90
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Hedge-laying 8South Lakes Countryside, CumbriaHedge-laying is a task undertaken approximately every ten years. A well-laid hedge not only looks good but helps to encourage new growth and provides an important habitat for a wealth of small birds, mammals and insects. Using a combination of traditional hand tools and teamwork we’ll end up with a lovely hedge and a great sense of satisfaction by the end of the week. No previous experience necessary, just a good level of fitness and a willingness to learn new skills.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTZ213 10th-17th 7 High Wray Bunkhouse £160 – Acland
Hedge-laying Arlington Style 7 Arlington Court, DevonCome and join the Arlington Estate rangers in a week-long traditional holiday of hedge-laying, learning or enhancing your knowledge of this traditional skill. Using specialist hand tools, you will be helping us to restore these overlooked but very important wildlife corridors, rich in life and character. You will be working in a spectacular location with views of the mansion which you will be able to enjoy looking around on your day off. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ATZ261 10th-17th 7 Exmoor Bunkhouse £160
Hedge-laying to 7 competition standardGolden Cap, DorsetHedge-laying is an ancient rural skill that has been used to preserve Dorset hedgerows for centuries. Come and join us for a week of hedge-laying and learn the skills behind this rural craft under the expert guidance of our award-winning rangers. By the end of the holiday you too could be up to competition standard. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ASZ223 10th-17th 7 Stonebarrow Bunkhouse £160
Scrub up for butterflies 5 Cissbury Ring, West SussexJoin the ranger at the largest Iron Age hill fort in Sussex with its spectacular views and help to improve the habitat of the 28 species of butterfly found at Cissbury Ring. By removing scrub and old fence lines from the ramparts, you will also play an important part in preserving the remains of Neolithic flint mines. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP126 10th-17th 7 Slindon Bunkhouse £160
Grafting on the 6 Greensand RidgeWest Kent Countryside, KentCome and explore this special part of Kent, situated on some of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge. With sweeping views across the Weald and beyond, it’s easy to see why this area is so loved by everyone who visits. As part of your working holiday you will assist our friendly rangers at properties including Toys Hill to undertake woodland tasks, footpath maintenance and habitat management.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTP134 11th-17th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
Deck the halls! 4 Christmas craftsKillerton House, DevonHelp the staff at this lovely Georgian mansion to prepare for Christmas. Part of the week will be spent working outside with the wardens, gathering the raw materials to use as Christmas decorations. You can then use the foliage you have collected to decorate the stable block and house in a traditional style. No experience is needed as tuition will be given. Your new skills can be put to good use back in your own home. Expert tuition will be provided by Sarah Pepper of Country Cottage Crafts. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTX271 11th-18th 7 Prattshayes Bunkhouse £190
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Hedge-laying 7 for the future West Lakes, CumbriaSpend a few days learning traditional Cumberland hedge-laying in the western Lakes. A well-laid hedge not only looks good but encourages new growth and provides an important habitat for small birds, mammals and insects, so it is a vital task that we undertake around every ten years. Using traditional hand tools, you will be doing the first lay of one of the hedges on the wonderfully wooded Nether Wasdale Estate. No previous experience is necessary, just a good level of fitness, a willingness to learn new skills and a sense of humour.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JSP147 12th-16th 4 Wasdale Annexe £115
Come and be a ranger 7 for a weekendCliveden Estate, BuckinghamshireThroughout its 357-year history Cliveden has been a glittering hub of society, hosting exclusive parties and political gatherings. Now, Cliveden cordially welcomes you to spend a weekend helping the ranger team around the estate. With mile upon mile of paths, many acres of woodland and over 400,000 visitors a year, there is always plenty to do and see. This working weekend offers the chance to see behind the scenes at Cliveden and promises to be yet another great social occasion at this site of great historic value.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BSP267 16th -18th 2 Chilterns Bunkhouse £90
Cumberland hedge-laying 7 Wasdale, CumbriaSpend a week in the stunning western Lakes learning traditional Cumberland hedge-laying. A well-laid hedge not only looks good but encourages new growth and provides an important habitat for small birds, mammals and insects, so it is a vital task that we undertake around every ten years. Using traditional hand tools, you will be doing the first lay of some of the hedges on the wonderfully wooded Nether Wasdale Estate. No previous experience is necessary, just a good level of fitness and a willingness to learn new skills. Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18JTZ249 17th-24th 7 Wasdale Annexe £160
Woodland and wildlife 7 Colby Woodland Garden, PembrokeshireHelp us to improve recently planted woodlands on fields taken out of intensive farming, planting a wide variety of native species to expand native woodland and link up wildlife-rich habitats. Working in the old woodland alongside staff and other volunteers, you’ll also help us to manage older woodland, selecting the best of the older trees and creating the glades and spaces around them that will help them to become the ancient trees of the future. There will be other habitat improvement and access work across the estate and a wide range of other estate and garden tasks available to keep things varied and interesting!Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHZ253 17th-24th 7 Little Craig-y-Borion £160
Emmetts’ garden 6 Emmetts Garden, KentEmmetts is an Edwardian garden owned by the Lubbock family who developed it into a specimen garden with exotic and rare plants. Located on the Greensand Ridge, it boasts fabulous views across the Weald. You will be undertaking seasonal tasks and projects to enhance and bring the garden back to its former glory. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18BTW133 18th-24th 6 Octavia Hill Bunkhouse £150
Mountains and trees 9 Dyffryn Mymbyr, Snowdonia, Gwynedd Grab a spade and spend three days planting native trees in one of Wales’s most iconic valleys, whilst staying at Dyffryn Mymbyr Farmhouse – a beautiful holiday cottage with stunning views of Snowdon and the surrounding mountains. Due to the rough and steep terrain, you must be physically fit for this holiday.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KHP244 19th-23rd 4 Dyffryn Mymbyr £155 Farmhouse
Dinefwr traditional Christmas fair 4Dinefwr, CarmarthenshireCome and help the team at Dinefwr Park deliver a cracking Christmas fair. The house will be decorated for the coming festivities and packed full of stalls. There will be lots to do, from helping our stall holders in and out and serving mulled wine and mince pies to greeting our visitors and helping to make a magical memory in Santa’s Grotto. It will be a full-on week of hard work and fun and we can’t do it without you.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18KTU119 22nd-29th 7 Dinefwr Bunkhouse £160
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Hedge-laying taster 7Golden Cap, DorsetHedge-laying is an ancient rural skill that has been used to preserve Dorset hedgerows for centuries. Come and join us for a weekend of hedge-laying to get a taster of how to do it and learn the basic skills behind this rural craft under the expert guidance of our award-winning rangers.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ASZ222 23rd-25th 2 Stonebarrow Bunkhouse £90
December
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Clumber Park, NottinghamshireJoin the rangers as we again battle the invasive rhododendron. We shall remove this non-native species from heathland and woodland using a range of tools. What better way to burn off some calories before Christmas? There will also be plenty of time to enjoy the park in its winter majesty.Ref Date Nts Accommodation Price
18ETP272 2nd-7th 5 Clumber Park Bunkhouse £140
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Your accommodationYou will usually stay in a National Trust bunkhouse – a farmhouse, cottage or stable block which has been converted for volunteer use. Most have fairly basic facilities but usually include a well-equipped kitchen, hot showers and bunk beds in small dormitories. They provide simple, basic accommodation which is a far cry from the luxury of a home or hotel but you won’t be disappointed. Some of our holidays are housed in alternative bases such as holiday cottages, isolated mountain huts, campsites or youth hostels.
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Allendale BunkhouseNorthumberlandThe Allendale Bunkhouse opened in October 2014. It sits on the market square in Allendale, overlooking the hustle and bustle of a small countryside town and the fells and river beyond. Eight bedrooms are spread across the first and second floor; six are en-suite while two use bathrooms across the hallway.Downstairs is a large open plan area with a brand new fully equipped kitchen, dining area with seating for up to 34 and a lounge area with comfortable sofas to relax. Double French doors lead onto a BBQ, seating and patio area with steps into the large garden.
• Nearest town: Hexham 10 miles• Bedding: All bedding/ linen provided.
Bransdale MillNorth YorkshireA converted mill building, in a beautiful isolated valley in the middle of the North York Moors, has accommodation for 12 people in two bunk-bedded dormitories. The lounge area includes a wood-burning stove and there is a separate dining room and kitchen with a large range-style cooker. A separate building houses the toilets and showers, male and female, with a drying room in between.
• Nearest town: Gillamore 8 miles• Bedding: TBC
Bwlch MwlchanGwynedd This accommodation comprises of newly renovated farm buildings shared with Plumpton College which sleep 34. There is a courtyard with barbecue and it is located close to Llyn Gwynant lake.
• Nearest town: Porthmadog 11 miles• Bedding: Mattress cover and base sheet provided.
Chilterns BunkhouseHertfordshireThis bunkhouse provides rustic, basic accommodation which comprises of two restored barns located amongst the woodlands and grassland of the Ashridge Estate. The first building comprises of two dormitories each containing five sets of bunk beds. The second building contains the kitchen, lounge, toilets, showers and disabled facilities. The kitchen has been recently refitted and outside there is a lovely seating area. The wild fallow deer are regularly to be seen on the lawn outside the bunkhouse. There is no mobile signal in the bunkhouse but you should find some with a short walk into the nearby woods.
• Nearest town: Berkhamsted and Northchurch, 3 miles or Tring 2 miles
• Bedding: Only mattress cover provided.
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Clumber Park BunkhouseNottinghamshireA converted gardener’s cottage situated adjacent to the walled kitchen garden within the Clumber Park Estate. The bunkhouse contains four bedrooms each with three single beds, three showers, two toilets, a large kitchen and sitting area. The bunkhouse sits in its own grounds with plenty of space for raised barbecues.
• Nearest town: Worksop 5 miles• Bedding: No bedding/ linen provided.
Cragside BunkhouseNorthumberlandThe bunkhouse is a traditional conversion of two cottages formerly used for Victorian woodland workers. Located in Northumberland, just 12 miles from Alnwick and in the centre of the vast Cragside Estate. There are fabulous views overlooking Tumbleton Lake and surrounding hills.
• Nearest town: Morpeth 12 miles• Bedding: No bedding/ linen provided.
Dalehead BunkhouseDerbyshireA fully converted farmhouse situated at the western end of the Edale Valley. The bunkhouse lies at the foot of the 538m Horse Hill Tor with views of Kinder Scout. It is surrounded by working farms and a wooded garden with a stream.
• Nearest town: Chapel-en-le-Frith 4 miles• Bedding: Only mattress cover provided.
Dan y Gyrn BunkhousePowysSituated next to a farm at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, the bunkhouse has two dormitories and a living room, which have been recently refurbished, as well as a large kitchen. There is plenty of open space to enjoy the breathtaking views.
• Nearest town: Brecon 7 miles• Bedding: Pillow, base sheet and mattress
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Dinefwr BunkhouseCarmarthenshireDinefwr Bunkhouse forms part of courtyards adjoining Newton House of the Dinefwr Park Estate. The combined living area and kitchen are homely and sociable, with large sofas and a wood-burning stove. Bedroom accommodation is in dormitories with 3 to 8 single beds each and modern, newly refurbished shower rooms. There are fantastic views over the seventeenth-century deer park from the patio which is reached from doors off the living area and has wooden bench seating and a barbecue. The old kitchen for Newton House is situated below and the basecamp would once have been used for servants’ accommodation.
• Nearest town: Llandeilo 1 mile• Bedding: All bedding/ linen provided.
Dyffryn Mymbyr Farmhouse GwyneddA restored Victorian farmhouse in an outstanding location in central Snowdonia. There are stunning mountain views including the Snowdon Horseshoe and Moel Siabod. It was built in the early nineteenth century as part of the Penrhyn Estate and is located on a working upland farm. The heating is provided by an innovative and low carbon wood-pellet heating system. There is a patio area to the front of the cottage complete with garden furniture to make the most of the location.
• Nearest town: Betws-y-Coed 8 miles• Bedding: All bedding / linen provided.
Exmoor BunkhouseDevonA stone built barn that was converted in the 1970s and is situated on the Watersmeet Estate on the North Devon Coast. The bunkhouse provides a warm and comfy place to relax after a hard day’s work. There are two dormitories, a leader’s room and bathroom upstairs plus an additional bathroom downstairs. There is a pleasant garden with picnic benches and a barbecue. If you want to venture a little further, there is a delightful country pub a short walk away. The views of the coast and surrounding countryside are dramatic and spectacular.
• Nearest town: Barnstaple, Minehead and Ilfracombe are all about 20 miles away
• Bedding: Pillow and base sheet provided.
Hendre IsafConwySet in a peaceful part of Snowdonia, this 400-year-old converted barn sleeps 17 in two dormitories over two floors. The stone and slate construction has retained much of its original charm and there is also a barbecue area and picnic table to enjoy the location on the Ysbyty Estate.
• Nearest town: Betws-y-Coed 5 miles• Bedding: Pillow and base sheet provided.
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High Wray BunkhouseCumbriaLocated in its own peaceful wooded grounds above Lake Windermere with great fell views. The bunkhouse consists of two single-storey cabin-style constructions: the Longland and the Acland. The Longland is made up of three buildings with a large common room with log burner and separate blocks for the dormitories and shower block. The Acland is a self-contained single building. There are large private grounds with a fire pit and barbecue areas.
• Nearest town: Ambleside 3 miles• Bedding: No bedding/ linen provided.
Home Farm BunkhouseLeicestershireHome Farm used to be the Farm Manager’s House for the Harpur Crewe Family who ran the Calke Estate for many generations prior to the National Trust taking it on in the mid-1980s. This quiet setting gives good out-of-hours access to walks and encounters with the wildlife we share the estate with; badgers, deer and bats are all close neighbours. There is large yard and grass area outside suitable for BBQs and games. Outdoor chairs and tables are provided. There is a well-equipped kitchen, 4 showers and storage radiators throughout. The nearest pub is a 2-mile walk through the Park to Ticknall.
• Nearest town: Melbourne 5 miles • Bedding: No bedding/ linen provided.
Hunter BunkhouseSurreySituated in a lovely rural location, but near the small market town of Haslemere, the bunkhouse is a countryside retreat on the edge of the South Downs National Park, with easy access to railway and road links to London and beyond. Situated on Swan Barn Farm surrounded by ancient meadows, woodland and orchards, this recently refurbished building has a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge complete with a wood-burning stove. There is plenty of outdoor space to sit and relax in as well as a barbecue area.
• Nearest town: Haslemere 0.5 miles• Bedding: Only mattress cover provided.
Lamledra HouseCornwallLamledra House is an Edwardian house built in 1911 and extended in the 1920s. It’s situated above Vault beach and surrounded by its own garden and grounds. The house has retained its character with many original period features. It offers simple but adequate facilities and enjoys fantastic views across the bay. Located just above the village of Gorran Haven, the house is close to many beaches and to the South West Coast Path.
• Nearest town: St Austell 10 miles• Bedding: Pillow, blanket and mattress cover provided.
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Little Craig-y-BorionPembrokeshire Little Craig-y-Borion Farm sits at the heart of the 900-acre Colby estate. The farmhouse dates back at least 200 years and is an old stone and lime mortar building restored and furbished in 2015. Heated by wood burners and solar panels with a newly replanted orchard and kitchen garden in the making, it sits in a beautiful location far from the road and surrounded by woodland and meadows. There is a large network of woodland paths right on the doorstep and the beach at Amroth is a 30-minute walk away through lovely woodland. There is a fire-pit, barbecue and outside seating area under development and plenty of scope for future improvements using the ruined outbuildings.
• Nearest town: Narberth 5 miles• Bedding: All bedding/ linen provided.
Millbeck Towers Holiday CottageCumbriaThis intriguing property, formerly an eighteenth-century Carding Mill, has wonderful spacious rooms, most of which enjoy spectacular views of the northern Lakes. It stands in the small hamlet of Millbeck close to Keswick. There is a large rambling garden to the rear with its fenced pond, numerous streams and a large flat open area that is ideal for games. The house allows direct access to the Skiddaw range, much admired by the famous Alfred Wainwright, with its good paths allowing easy navigation and fine views across the Vale of Keswick.
• Nearest town: Keswick 2 miles• Bedding: All bedding/ linen provided.
Octavia Hill BunkhouseKentNestled in a secluded valley deep within the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and close to a Grade II listed oast house and former piggery. The bunkhouse is a converted farm building which has two bedrooms, one sleeping eight and the other sleeping six. There is storage for clothes under the bottom bunks. There are separate male and female toilets, and the building is centrally heated. The old courtyard provides the garden area which is grassed and has a fire site with barbecue and two picnic benches.
• Nearest town: Westerham 4 miles• Bedding: Only mattress cover provided.
Penrose (Chyvarloe) BunkhouseCornwallLocated at Chyvarloe on the edge of the Penrose Estate, close to coastal paths and beaches. There are two main bunk rooms in the building and the downstairs bunk room is located next to the main living room. The upstairs bunk room is reached through the external steps at the rear of the building. There is also a smaller room with twin beds next to the kit store outside the main bunkhouse. There is a kit room big enough for bike, surfboard and kayak storage. There is also a barbecue in the garden.
• Nearest town: Helston 4 miles• Bedding: Only base sheet provided.
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Prattshayes BunkhouseDevonSituated on the outskirts of Exmouth on the East Devon Coast giving easy access to the town, beaches and coastal footpath. The bunkhouse is on the first-floor level of a converted farm building. In addition to the open-plan lounge/ kitchen/ dining area, there are dormitory bedrooms for up to six people, all with bunk beds. The garden has picnic tables and a barbecue.
• Nearest town: Exmouth 1.5 miles• Bedding: Pillow and mattress cover provided.
Slindon BunkhouseWest SussexSlindon Bunkhouse is a converted stable block on the 1,400-hectare estate at Slindon between Arundel and Chichester. The estate is typical of the South Downs with rolling hills and farmland set against a background of woodland and hedges. In addition to that it has an ancient deer park and various archaeological sites. The bunkhouse has a recently refurbished kitchen and seating area with sofas.
• Nearest town: Chichester 7 miles or Arundel 3 miles• Bedding: Only mattress cover provided.
South Shore LodgeDorset This Victorian building on the south of Brownsea Island has incredible views of the Purbeck hills. The bunkhouse comprises of five rooms with bunk beds, living/dining area and kitchen. There are toilet/ shower facilities in a separate block. The gardens offer a barbecue and picnic benches. Access to the mainland is by boat and takes 5 minutes to Sandbanks and 40 minutes to Poole.
• Nearest town: Poole 4 miles• Bedding: Pillow and mattress cover provided.
Stackpole – KestrelPembrokeshireThis converted barn has been recently refurbished and offers large bunkhouse accommodation. There are two separate corridors of rooms upstairs, full kitchen facilities, large communal eating area, comfy area and bathroom facilities downstairs.
• Nearest town: Pembroke 6 miles• Bedding: Pillow, duvet and mattress cover provided.
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Stonebarrow, Golden Cap BunkhouseDorsetOffering peace and tranquillity in a unique location. Situated in an elevated position on Stonebarrow Hill with magnificent views overlooking Lyme Bay and across to Golden Cap and Chesil Beach. As part of the Golden Cap Estate it offers access to over 25 miles of footpaths including the South West Coast Path. The basic accommodation has two bedrooms with bunk beds, lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. There is a garden area with picnic benches and a barbecue.
• Nearest town: In Cleeve• Bedding: Pillows, mattress cover and blankets provided.
The Barn North DevonThe Barn is situated in the centre of the island’s village. It has two dormitory rooms which are lined with varnished wood. It has a large open plan living room/kitchen with a big open fire and, from the sleeping gallery, one of the best views of the island.
• Nearest town: Lundy is an offshore island in the Bristol Channel
• Bedding: All bedding / linen provided.
Town Head BarnNorth YorkshireThe accommodation is located on the edge of the village of Buckden and at the foot of 702m high Buckden Pike. It is a 200-year-old converted barn with a large living room with open views up to Wharfedale into Langstrothdale. It is an ‘upside down’ building with the living room, kitchen and one bunk room on the first floor and two bunk rooms and bathroom on the ground floor. Each bunk room has two bunk beds. One is en suite, the other two share a bathroom/toilet. Town Head Barn does not have a garden next to the building but there is a National Trust picnic area with a built in barbecue just a 100 yards away.
• Nearest town: Skipton 20 miles• Bedding: Pillows and mattress cover provided.
Wasdale AnnexeCumbriaThe accommodation is spread over two floors consisting of a lounge/dining area with a log burner, a small kitchen and two areas consisting of five rooms. Outside you are 70 yards from the shore of Wastwater and there is plenty of outdoor and informal garden space. There is access to our boathouse and rowing boat less than a mile away.
• Nearest town: Egremont 12 miles• Bedding: Mattress cover provided.
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Ysgubor FawrPembrokeshireYsgubor Fawr (Large Barn) offers spacious accommodation with sweeping views across the North Pembrokeshire Coast. The modern building also houses the North Pembrokeshire ranger work base. Two dormitory rooms sleep nine people and there are two separate rooms for full-time volunteers. There is a small grassed area at the back of the bunkhouse with picnic tables – an ideal spot for a barbecue and to watch the sunset over the Irish Sea.
• Nearest town: Fishguard 6 miles• Bedding: Pillows, pillow cases and mattress
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Booking terms and conditionsSeptember 2017 In these terms and conditions ‘You’ or ‘Your’ means the person named in the confirmation pack. ‘We’ or ‘Us’ means the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty (Registered Charity no. 205846) of Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NA.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before making your booking.
Age limitsYou must be over 18 to book on a working holiday, with the exception of youth discovery holidays which are specifically for 16–18 year olds. Please note that if you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign the form. Apart from youth discovery holidays, there is no upper age limit as long as you can carry out the task at hand. The family holidays are designed for families with children aged between 6–17 years old.
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PaymentYou will be required to pay the full sum of your working holiday at the time of booking.(If you pay by credit card we will charge you 1.5% for each payment made this way. No charge applies for payments made by debit card.)
CancellationsIf you cancel your holidayPlease do not apply for a working holiday unless you are certain you can attend. If you want to cancel your booking please advise us as soon as possible. If you cancel your holiday and there are more than 65 days before your booked departure, we will provide you with a refund of the price of your booking.To cover the cost of processing your cancellation, and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell the working holiday place (including any travel arrangements), we will charge a cancellation fee of £10. If you cancel your holiday within 65 days of your departure date, we regret that we cannot provide you with a refund. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying the cancellation charge. If we cancel your holidayWe aim to provide your holiday as booked but, if there are not enough people booked on your holiday, we may need to cancel it. For holidays to run successfully, each holiday will have a minimum number of required participants. In the unusual event of your holiday not reaching this minimum, we will contact you at least 42 days before the start date to offer an alternative holiday or a full refund. In light of this we recommend you do not purchase your travel tickets until there are less than 42 days before the start date. Regrettably, there may be instances where we need to make a last-minute cancellation to a working holiday due to a number of different reasons beyond our reasonable control. We will make every effort to do this only as a last resort and where absolutely necessary.If in the unfortunate circumstance that we do need to cancel your holiday, we will try where possible to offer you an alternative holiday or a full refund.We will always refund the difference in price if you choose the alternative holiday and it is of a lower standard and price than the original.If we change your bookingWe take every care to ensure that the details in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing. However, on rare occasions the holiday accommodation or the work task may have altered from the brochure description or we may need to make changes to the booking. We will notify you of
any such changes in advance. If those changes are significant, you may either:• Accept the new arrangement offered by us;• Accept a replacement holiday from us of
equivalent or closely similar standard and price, if one is available; or
• Cancel your holiday with us and receive a full refund of all monies paid.
Health and safetyThe National Trust is committed to ensuring that all the necessary precautions are in place to protect you from dangers or hazards whilst on a working holiday. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (or equivalent Northern Ireland legislation) the National Trust is responsible for providing and maintaining a working environment which is, as far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to health. Copies of the National Trust’s written policy under this Act are available at National Trust properties and offices. National Trust staff will explain safety on site, including the safe use of tools, safe methods of carrying out the work involved and emergency procedures. We ask you to follow any instructions given to ensure that you come to no harm and that you do not put others at risk.
InsuranceIt is a condition of your booking that you and everyone travelling with you has suitable insurance in place to cover cancellations, illness and injury during the holiday.
Late bookingsOwing to the need to process payments and to pass details to the holiday leaders, we regret that bookings cannot be accepted less than seven days before the holiday is due to begin. For example, for a holiday starting on Friday or Saturday, the final booking day will be the previous Friday.
No petsWe regret that pets may not be brought on working holidays. This includes both the work site and the accommodation.
TransfersPlease inform us at least 65 days before the start date of your holiday if you wish to transfer your booking to a different holiday. There is a £10 administration charge for each transfer to cover the costs of processing the change. Please confirm all transfers in writing. If you are prevented from taking the holiday that you have booked, you may transfer to another person, subject to the availability of appropriate accommodation and provided you meet the following conditions:• You must authorise us to make the transfer.
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• The person to whom you transfer the holiday must comply with all the terms of the existing booking.
• That person must accept the transfer and these terms and conditions.
• We may charge an amendment fee which we will add to a new booking confirmation which we shall issue to the person who accepts the transfer. The new booking confirmation will include any monies that are outstanding in relation to the booking.
• You cannot transfer a working holiday booking to any other person later than 14 days before departure.
• You will remain responsible for the payment of any balance on the new booking should the person that has accepted the transfer fail to pay it.
Data protectionWe may communicate with you from time to time about your booking and your experience with us and will use your data in accordance with our privacy policy. When you book we’ll also give you the opportunity to hear more about us and our work. If you wish to alter the way we communicate to you at any time you can write to the address given in the brochure or on the website, send an e-mail to [email protected] or telephone 0344 800 2070. For more details view our privacy policy online – nationaltrust.org.uk/features/privacy-policy
PhotographsWe always appreciate receiving photographs of working holidays. Please note that we may use the photographs you send us in publicity for the National Trust and the working holidays programme and, where we think it appropriate, to further the National Trust’s and its trading company’s charitable and commercial interests so please do check that you have the permission of those captured in any photograph before you send it to us.We will try to credit photographers but this may not always be possible. If you supply us with photographs to use, or have confirmed that you are happy for us to use photographs of you or your children at time of booking, but later change your mind, please inform us in writing.
ComplaintsIf there is a problem with your holiday we want to be the first to hear about it so that we can try and rectify the situation. Please inform the holiday leader or local National Trust staff immediately so they can try and assist you; if you feel this is inappropriate, or you are not entirely satisfied then please contact the Holidays Team on 0344 800 3099 or email [email protected].
Unreasonable behaviourMost working holiday participants are keen to help complete the work tasks, enjoy the company of others and to share the domestic tasks. We reserve the right to terminate any participant’s holiday without compensation or refund if their behaviour is likely to impair the enjoyment or health and safety of others, or causes offence. Such participants will be asked to leave and any applications to attend future holidays may be refused without further negotiation.
Your financial protectionThe Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 (the ‘Regulations’) require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from us and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. In accordance with the Regulations, the National Trust will hold all customers’ monies in a trust account until such times as the working holiday is complete.
Our responsibility for your holidayWe will arrange for you to receive the services that make up the holiday that you choose and that we confirm. The services will be provided either directly by us or through independent suppliers contracted by us. We are responsible for making sure that each part of the holiday you book with us is provided to a reasonable standard and as was advertised by us (or as changed and accepted by you). We’ve taken reasonable care to ensure that the services which make up your holiday advertised by us are provided by efficient and reputable businesses. We will not be responsible for any failure to perform our obligations under these terms and conditions that is caused by an event outside our reasonable control so we would strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance.An event outside our reasonable control would include events such as extreme weather, limitation fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster, strikes or industrial action by third parties, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war or threat of war, civil commotion, riot, invasion, or failure of public or private telecommunications networks and other events that we are not able to control.If we fail to comply with these terms, we are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is foreseeable as a result of our breach of these terms and conditions or our negligence, but we are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is an obvious consequence of our breach or if it
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was contemplated by both you and us at the time we entered into this contract. Nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to limit our liability for:• death or personal injury caused by our
negligence;• fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation on our
part; or• any breach of the terms implied by Sections 10,
11 and 13 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015Nothing in these terms will affect your legal rights in respect of your booking. For a fuller explanation of your legal rights please visit the Citizens Advice website adviceguide.org.uk or call 0345 404 0506
Booking and enquiriesBooking a working holidayDetails of our working holidays can be found on our website nationaltrust.org.uk/workingholidaysThere are a number of ways you can book a National Trust working holiday:By phoneCall the Holidays Team on 0344 800 3099 and quote the reference number of the holiday(s) you’re interested in booking.The Holidays Team is available between the following times:Monday to Friday: 9am – 9pmSaturday: 9am – 7pmSunday and Bank Holidays: 9am – 1pm. Please note the phone line is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday.OnlineBookings are no longer taken online, but you can make enquiries by email at [email protected]
Booking confirmationOnce your booking has been accepted by us, you will be sent a confirmation pack giving details about your chosen holiday, arrival times and travel instructions. Allow up to seven days for your confirmation pack to arrive unless your holiday is imminent, in which case it will be given top priority.Your contract with us will begin when we issue you with your confirmation pack. Your contract with us will be on these terms and conditions.
Coming from overseas?Until further notice, we are only able to accept
bookings from participants with a European Economic Area or Swiss passport. We ask for participants to be at least 18 years old and to have enough grasp of the English language to understand safety instructions.Unfortunately we cannot offer youth discovery holidays to any non-UK participants.Please note that we cannot organise work permits or visas for any overseas participants. Although we are unable to help with travel arrangements within the UK, we recommend you go online to visitbritain.com.If you’re calling from abroad, call the Holidays Team on +44 1225 7922 74 and quote the reference number of the holiday(s) you are interested in booking.
Special assistanceIf you use a wheelchair or can’t walk more than 500 metres without help, certain working holidays may not be suitable for you. You should check with the Holidays Team if you are unsure whether a particular holiday is suitable for you. You need to do this before you book your holiday.If you have any medical or dietary needs, we will do our best to help. It is really important that you let us know of any accessibility issues before you book so we can tell you which accommodation would be best. We can tell you which properties have facitilies like ramps and specially adapted rooms. Our sites do not have medical centres, and they are not designed to deal with existing conditions. Unfortunately, we do not have facilities for the hard of hearing or the blind. If you do have a sensory impairment, you need to have someone travelling with you who does not.
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For more information and to book a holiday, please contact:Telephone: 0344 800 3099 Email: [email protected] Web: nationaltrust.org.uk/workingholidays
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