National Trust - East Of England

Are you an early riser? Did you know you can enjoy an early morning wander around the gardens at Anglesey Abbey or catch up over a cuppa in the restaurant, before everything else opens? Now open from 9.30am > http://bit.ly/AngleseyAbbeyNT 📷 Huds80

Do more of what makes you happy... Have any of our places given you inspiration? When was the last time you picked up a sketch book? 📷 David Kirkham, Peckover House

Rain in the forecast... It wouldn't be a true British Bank Holiday without it. Don't worry, come on inside to discover amazing art and collections, as well as the fascinating stories behind the people who collected them. 📷 Kitty_Rouge, Blickling; rich_camb, Wimpole; essexid, Felbrigg Hall

With your help, together we can look after special places like this. From large country houses to mills that have stood the test of time. Where will you explore this weekend? 📷 sunshineseekress, Ickworth; Mike Selby, Houghton Mill; dianalou9, Blickling; sambheda, Lavenham Guildhall

When your three day weekend can't come soon enough... http://bit.ly/ComeOutAndPlayNT 📷 Jasperutting, Brancaster Beach

Our summer nights continue... There's still time to enjoy an evening out with friends this summer. Our last outdoor theatre performance is next week, when one of Shakespeare's timeless comedies will be brought to life at Ickworth > http://bit.ly/AsYouLikeIt2018

Something very exciting is happening at Wimpole… We’re working with Oxford Archaeology to carry out an *archaeological dig* at Wimpole Estate, as part of our plans for a new visitor welcome and car park. Come and meet the team of expert archaeologists, ask questions, see them at work and join them for special trench-side talks and walking tours. We don’t know what we’ll find, but we’d love you to be there as we uncover history > http://bit.ly/WimpolesBigDig

We're on the look out for a new receptionist here at National Trust - East of England. Could this be you? > http://bit.ly/NTOfficeHero Office equipment supplied (and if that didn't tempt you, we have cake!)

The plant communities at Wicken Fen require regular cutting to enable them to thrive. With a big area of fenland to cover and challenging wet ground conditions… thanks to your support, this is a job for our new fen harvester - it's a bit of a beast! 📷 Mike Selby

Have you ever had that moment, when something rather beautiful comes into view for the first time? You certainly won't forget your first sight of Oxburgh Hall, with its impressive Tudor brickwork and moat > http://bit.ly/OxburghHallNT 📷 thepaleflamingo

Why not discover the Cambridgeshire Fens on two wheels this summer? Whether you're planning a short family ride or an off-road adventure, start your journey from Wicken Fen > http://bit.ly/CyclingNT

Have you got a favourite spot you like to go for a walk? Here are some of ours > http://bit.ly/TopSummerWalksNT 📷 Justin Minns, Flatford

From the outside, Melford Hall seems little changed since it entertained Queen Elizabeth I in 1578. Inside however is a very different story. Remodelled, restored after a fire and modernised. Step inside and uncover a family home > http://bit.ly/MelfordHallNT 📷 Philip Windsor

As the sun sets on another week, where will the weekend take you? 📷 John Paterson, Dunstable Downs

When a humble stick turns into an adventure... Sometimes all you need is a little imagination.

The Word Defiant! Have you been to see the new thought provoking experience at Blickling Estate? Les Enfants Terribles have used sound, theatrical design and storytelling to explore the importance of books and the stories of those under threat > http://bit.ly/TheWordDefiantNT

Today Lonely Planet revealed the world's top 500 food experiences and *cream tea in an English garden* makes the list - with a very special mention for Peckover House. So what's their secret? We caught up with the team to find out > http://bit.ly/BestCreamTeaSpot

Registration is open... On Sunday 23 September we’re launching our first ever Fun Run at Sutton Hoo National Trust, to raise money for the exciting changes ahead with our Heritage Lottery Fund project. The 5k run will take you through beautiful scenery, looping around the entire estate. Are you up for the challenge? http://bit.ly/SuttonHooFunRun 📷 Justin Minns