It got tangled up in the culture wars, transformed some of its finest buildings into childish theme parks and is serially guilty of patronising its visitors: no wonder the former boss of the charity says it’s heading in the ‘wrong direction’. But all is not lost, says National Trust lover Harry Mount
The best food pubs in Wales 2018: No white table cloths, just brilliant food
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13 walks in Wales with great pubs you can enjoy along the way
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A boozer with Ben Nevis views, a quaint inn with seating in an orchard and a breathtaking beachside spot for a beer: The UK s most picturesque pub gardens revealed
At The Purefoy Arms, customers can bring blankets and set themselves up picnic-style on the garden s lawn
Nestled next to the River Chew, the Rising Sun in Pensford, Somerset, is well known for its idyllic garden
The Ship Inn has a beachside beer garden that has stunning views over Elie Bay in Fife