Accompanies a successful BBC series ‘Hidden Treaures of the National Trust’, on its 3rd season. Episodes average over 2m viewers.
Explores unseen treasures in the National Trust’s care and their fascinating stories.
Celebrates the skills and passion of the people who look after these objects.
Foreword by Mary Beard.
Supported by the National Trust.


Accompanying the third series of this hugely successful BBC documentary, this book explores some of the Trust’s most treasured objects and places, uncovering their remarkable stories and celebrating the people who work behind the scenes to save them for the future, including curators, carpenters, conservators, cleaners, clock-makers, gardeners and volunteers. From spring cleaning a priceless doll’s house to digging up a lost castle, from saving a dress of shimmering beetles’ wings to restoring a room covered with 26,000 sea shells, this is a treasure chest of intriguing and inspiring history.



The third series of ‘Hidden Treasures of the National Trust’ will transmit in early May 2025. Six one-hour episodes, 9pm BBC2.