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The National Trust properties of Northern Ireland are some of the best locations to have a go at geocaching.

8 National Trust locations to go geocaching in Northern Ireland

Evie Numan, 10, picked the piece up at a National Trust estate in Surrey, thinking it was a rock.

Girl on National Trust site walk discovers 6,000-year-old artefact

Council has received confirmation that analysis of the water samples collected by DAERA for the presence of blue green algae has established that levels are well below the World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline level. Credit: Causeway Coast and Glens Council

Red flag status removed from beaches

Kim and Kyle Carter from California onboard the Translink's new Zero Emission Minibus at the Giant's Causeway. Credit: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics

Zero emission Causeway bus is giant step towards going green

The public are being urged to remain vigilant and take extra care if visiting the north coast over the July holidays, particularly the Portstewart/Castlerock area, following confirmation of Blue-green algae at Castlerock Beach. Credit; DEARA

Blue-green algae on north coast beaches: what to look for

The National Trust says it is disappointed that members of the public can't use Portstewart Strand due to algae in the water. Credit Una Culkin

National Trust disappointed people can't use north coast beaches due to algae

Sea swimmers, water sports enthusiasts and members of the public in general have been warned that Portstewart Strand has been ‘red flagged’ due to potentially toxic algae in the water. Credit Jan Kopřiva / Unsplash

Warnings about potentially toxic algae in water

Get out into the great outdoors this Father's Day

Going Green: Go back to nature with your dad on Father’s Day

100 cows deployed to reserve 50,000 acres of land

CAROLINE McCARTNEY (mezzo soprano)

Midsummer music at Mussenden

Between March 18 and 26, anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratch card will be able to access their favourite National Trust venues across the UK for free or at a discounted price.

National Lottery Open Week 2023 venues announced

Join the Easter egg trail at Rowallane Gardens in Saintfield

Pay a visit to Rowallane Gardens in April and join in the Easter Egg Trail

Say 'hello' to the wonderful world of wildlife at one of a number of locations in Northern Ireland.

9 places to see the animal kingdom in action in Northern Ireland

There are plenty of events coming up at Moira Library

New dates announced for poetry, prose and pancakes at Moira Library

Lord O’Neill, chairman of the Northern Ireland Regional Committee of the National Trust, pictured in September when he officially opened the new National Trust shop and information centre at Botanic Avenue in Belfast. He is pictured with Mrs Dorothy Conway, the shop’s manageress. He told the News Letter: “What we want to do is to spread the good word about the what we [the Trust] do for the province.” He described the new shop as a “brave venture”. Pictures: News Letter archives

Step back in time with the News Letter photo archives

Walkers who enjoyed a previous Walk Fest event

Let's go walking in Castlerock

Thanks to the Mae Murray Foundation disabled people of all ages are now able to enjoy Portstewart Strand

Portstewart Strand now ‘inclusive’ thanks to Mae Murray Foundation

Myrtle Watson shows the News Letter’s Nikki Hill the marble statues at the Natrional Trust’s Mount Stewart in May 1982. Mrytle was the wife of the custodian of the house Sydney Watson. She told the News Letter: “The dusting is done very carefully and well. We do have other ways of dusting of course. The marble statues are dusted with a rather special soft bristle brush which gets into the crevices and layers of the sculpture.” Meanwhile, polishing was done once a year only with a special National Trust beeswax polish. Picture: News Letter archives

Retro: Keeping house in the grand manner (May 1982)

One of Belfast's most popular attractions, Divis and Black Mountain, will be even more accessible this January thanks to a free bus shuttle service from the National Trust in partnership with Translink and Harper's Coaches. Picture: National Trust

Divis and the Black Mountain shuttle staying active in January

Archaeologist Malachy Conway at Temple Water at Castle Ward in Co Down. Picture: Paul Moane

Largest remaining ornamental canal is restored at Castle Ward

A rare solitary bee has been discovered in the North Coast

Fiona Bruce and her team of experts roll into Castle Ward outside Strangford in Co Down, Northern Ireland to film the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.
Picture By: Pacemaker Press

Broadcast details for Antiques Roadshow Castle Ward visit

League Against Cruel Sports’ campaign with members of the public at The Giant’s Causeway

Campaigners at Causeway

Mourne's ravens

Raven chicks hailed as sign of hope as Mournes recover from wildfire

Easter is just around the corner, but with Covid restrictions still in place across the UK, festivities may look a little different this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 Easter ideas for kids: fun activities, crafts and games for children during th...

The Cole family bible. Picture: National Trust Images

STEPPING BACK IN TIME: Conservation charity reveals challenges of historic books

A unique living experience

Birds are often hungry during winter months

Looking after our birds

Co Down. Hillsborough Castle

Put on your walking shoes this weekend

Springhill House, Moneymore.

Lifeline given to popular Mid Ulster visitor attractions

Savour the splendour of autumn’s colours with a National Trust day out

Chartwell in Kent is one of the properties featured in the report (Photo: Peter King/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

93 National Trust properties have links to historic slavery and colonialism - ac...

Lough Erne Resort

Unforgettable Enniskillen

Entries will close on 9 September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your child could win a year’s supply of free Lego sets this summer - here’s how ...

Does this photo really show a bat the size of a human? (Photo: @AlexJoestar622)

This photo of a human sized bat in the Philippines is confusing everyone - but i...

Check out top spots for summer staycations

New tickets are set to be released every Friday, giving customers an option of staggered entry times to choose from. (Credit: National Trust Kingston Lacey)

You can now pre-book a visit to these 38 National Trust sites - here’s how

What you need to know about being able to drive somewhere to walk your dog (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can I drive somewhere else to exercise or walk my dog? Lockdown rules in UK expl...

Locked-down Brits could face fines for picking wildflowers on daily walk

Apple blossom at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Apple blossom makes early appearance

Farmer Sandra Hunter who owns the cattle

Cows return to Giant’s Causeway after 50 years

Polepatrick Park, Magherafelt.

Coronavirus: Call for NI park to be put in 'total lockdown'