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National Trust Revamps Stately Homes for Enhanced Visitor Experience

1/12/2026

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The National Trust will enhance visitor experiences at stately homes in 2026.
Tarnya Cooper, the cultural heritage director, emphasized making spaces welcoming so visitors relax.
Wightwick Manor and Blickling Estate have added sit-friendly chairs and modern books.
The Trust plans to improve lighting for art displays and show wildlife on big screens.
They also intend to manage Heartlands in Cornwall, a regeneration area linked to the mining world heritage site.

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The National Trust will enhance visitor experiences at stately homes in 2026.
Tarnya Cooper, the cultural heritage director, emphasized making spaces welcoming so visitors relax.
Wightwick Manor and Blickling Estate have added sit-friendly chairs and modern books.
The Trust plans to improve lighting for art displays and show wildlife on big screens.
They also intend to manage Heartlands in Cornwall, a regeneration area linked to the mining world heritage site.