Favourite National Trust place

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We're travelling from the North East to Cornwall stopping at various places on the way to and fro. We have NT passes so would like to use them. Would love recommendations please. TIA

Do you have a route you'll be taking or are you flexible?

Stourhead in Wiltshire

Fountains abbey, although that might be a bit close to the North East!

Off the M5 by Bristol there are two which are perfect for stopping on the way to Devon/Cornwall. Can't remember their names but the one built by the guy who made a fortune from bird poop is particularly good. Affectionately known as birdshit manor in our house.

Shugborough near Stafford (J13 M6)
Hanbury Hall near Droitwich (J5 M5)
Croome near Pershore (J7 M5)
Castle Drogo in Devon (A30 at Whiddon Down). This is my favourite - always stop here when going to Cornwall

We went to snowhill the other day (me Evesham) and it was fab! Different to the other Midlands NT places we had been to.

I'm following as NT is going to be pretty much our only summer treats.

We love Shugborough and stop there regularly.

Tyntesfield is the bird poo place. Forgot about that one - have to book there for the house

Sudbury toy museum is a nice change. Grounds are nice too and the museum lots of fun

Corfe Castle is my absolute favourite.

Belton Hose bear Grantham. Great outdoor play area if you have kids, and plenty to walk around.
Baddesy Clinton (?) next Birmingham. Nice to walk around.

As you’re in Cornwall definitely St Michael’s Mount

Crag side is my absolute favourite but you’re driving away from it!

Another vote for Croome, between Worcester and Pershore.

Knightshayes Court, near Tiverton . Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter.

My absolute favourite is Lanhydrock but that's in Cornwall itself so not good for a stop off! Tyntesfield is good too.

Love tyntesfield.

Also Dunster Castle although we didn’t go inside- planning to this summer when we are back down.

Little Morton hall,. Cheshire

Hardwick Hall is a good stopping point - think it's closeish to the M1. Also Castle Drogo when you get to Devon. But Cragside is my favourite NT place - not useful for your journey!

Another vote for Lanhydrock when you’re in Cornwall. We went for a quick visit to walk the dog when we were on holiday last year and ended up going back twice.

So many suggestions! Thank you all :-) We're lucky that Cragside is near enough to us for a day out as we do love it.

Placemarking as we will be driving from Cheshire to Cornwall.

Any must sees in Cornwall too?

Calke Abbey in the summer is beautiful! The gardens are very rustic and they have a field of wild flowers. Inside the house is fascinating as it's crammed with so much treasure and tat!

Saltram, Plymouth, Devon.

I love Hardwick Hall, lovely gardens.
Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
Montacute House was interesting.
I also really liked Seaton Delaval (NE), main house was largely destroyed by fire but well worth a visit.
The Workhouse, Southwell.