Nature Fix

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Struggling to get your Nature Fix? We got you. Join host Claire Hickinbotham and people whose lives have been changed by the outdoors. Every month come with us on a new adventure. We'll be inspiring you with ideas, from stargazing in the city, top walks for your wellbeing, wildlife spotting in surprising places, and strolls steeped in folklore. Wherever you are and however much time you have, come away with ideas on how to get your own Nature Fix.   Discover more podcasts from the National Trust This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: podfollow.com/wild-tales Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when Join the adventures with Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers kids' podcast: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast    Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear:  podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  

  1. Voices Blooming | The Magic of Outdoor Singing

    6 DAYS AGO

    Voices Blooming | The Magic of Outdoor Singing

    Open your ears to choirs singing in nature.  Claire ventures to Yorkshire for Voices Blooming, a feel-good community garden event designed to lift the spirits of singers, listeners and wanderers. [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature anddesigned to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.  Get ready for your journey outdoors at www.craghoppers.com/national-trust Producer/Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham Editor/Sound Design: Nikki Ruck Inspiration for your Nature Fix: We recorded at Wentworth Castle Gardens | South Yorkshire | National Trust at the 2025 'Voices Blooming' event and it's happening again in 2026. You can find details here: Voices Blooming at Wentworth Castle Gardens | National Trust. If you fancy having a sing outdoors - you could get yourself to the top of a hill and go full-on Maria: Best hill and mountain walks in the UK | National Trust. Or you can go old school and let nature do the singing: Guide to identifying birdsong | Wildlife | National Trust Thanks for listening to this collection of stories designed to inspire you to get out in nature. We hope you've enjoyed listening.We're wrapping up this special series now but why not have a look back and see if you've missed any episodes, and then head over to our on-going nature pod Wild Tales with Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala.  If you'd like to get in touch with us with feedback, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    18 min
  2. Tree Hugs and Health Hacks with Julia Bradbury

    26 MAR

    Tree Hugs and Health Hacks with Julia Bradbury

    TV Presenter, cancer thriver and mover Julia Bradbury shares some of her ‘Hack Yourself Healthy' tips, with a pit stop for a tree hug, on a walk in west London. Production: Producer: Claire HickinbothamSound: Jesus GomezSound Designer: Nikki RuckContributor: Julia Bradbury Inspiration for your Nature Fix: Discover a walk to suit youBest UK walks | National TrustWalking in the UK

    23 min
  3. Stargazing in the City

    26 FEB

    Stargazing in the City

    Wrap up warm and turn your eyes to the skies for a stargazing tour from the middle of Manchester.  Claire joins astronomer and adventure enthusiast Nazanin Jahanshahi, to discover how there’s lots to see in the night sky wherever you live.  On this awe-inspiring city celestial voyage, you'll be wowed by a rare planetary parade, learn how to start navigating the stars, and hear top tips for hunting the northern lights. [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/   Production: Producer: Michelle DouglassSound Designer: Nikki RuckContributor: Nazanin Jahanshahi Inspiration for your Nature Fix: Discover the best National Trust spots for stargazing: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/top-spots-for-stargazingLearn about night sky locations and activities: https://gostargazing.co.uk/

    19 min
  4. Creating Community with Dykes Who Hike

    29 JAN

    Creating Community with Dykes Who Hike

    When Lucy and Yas struggled to find queer community outside, they decided to create their own.  They take us for a stroll around Clapham Common, dodging puddles and e-bikes, and tell us how they’re creating space for new friendships amongst LGBTQ+ women and trans non-binary people with the great outdoors for extra company.  [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.Get ready for your journey outdoors    Presenter: Claire HickinbothamProducer: Marnie WoodmeadeSound Design: Nikki Ruck  Contributor: Lucy Cooper and Yas Message Tips for your Nature Fix   You can keep up with Dykes Who Hike on instagram @dykeswhohikeldn, they post new walks monthly. You can also find other local groups linked on their page. Or for hiking ideas in and around London you can visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/walking If you’re planning a wintery hike further afield, why not check out Borrowdale Nature Reserve: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/our-work-in-borrowdale-and-derwent-water Follow us on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    22 min
  5. Ghost Signs and Hidden High Street Heritage Walk

    18/12/2025

    Ghost Signs and Hidden High Street Heritage Walk

    If you've not got green space on your doorstep, find out how getting a dose of fresh air along your local High Street can reveal much more than you might think.Host Claire Hickinbotham joins a guided walk through one town centre to uncover the secrets that are hidden in plain sight in towns and cities up and down the country.She sets off from Mr Straw's House, a visitor attraction in Worksop, and follows in the footsteps of the brothers who lived there and would go for a regular Sunday stroll.[Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/  ProductionPresenter/Producer Claire HickinbothamSound Jesus GomezSound Design Nikki RuckContributorsWith thanks to Diane and Janet and Danielle Lander-Brown from Mr Straw's HouseTips for your Nature FixFollow the walk we went on in Worksop  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/mr-straws-house/worksop-walk-from-mr-straws-house Check out this urban walk in Manchester  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaduct/historic-castlefield-walk Or just go for a stroll along your local High Street and see what you can find.Find out about our work in urban spaces https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/our-cause/nature-climate/how-the-national-trust-is-supporting-urban-heritage-and-parks Follow us on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    20 min
  6. Funky Fungi Hunting

    27/11/2025

    Funky Fungi Hunting

    Discover how one man’s regular dog walk kickstarted a passion for fungi hunting that led to a big career change.  Steve Hindle takes host Claire Hickinbotham on a walk around Hardcastle Craggs in West Yorkshire, with his faithful, mushroom-hunting dog, Meg, pottering alongside.  As they scour the slopes in search of rare fungi, Steve reveals how his life changed from making circus rings to searching for fairy rings.   [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes. Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/     Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound Design: Nikki Ruck   Contributor: Steve Hindle    Tips for your Nature Fix   There are ‘Live Wild’ nature connection events and workshops available in the Woodland at Hardcastle Craggs. Have a look what’s on offer Live Wild at NT Hardcastle Crags | Live Wild You can also sauna surrounded by ancient woodland at Hardcastle Craggs. There are monthly pop ups until April 2026 RootsandRocks Or if a walk is more your thing Discover Hardcastle Crags | W Yorkshire | National Trust Discover more about the rare fungi at Hardcastle Craggs Grassland Fungi Project at Hardcastle Crags | National Trust Follow us on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt   If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    23 min
  7. City Cemetery Bat Walk

    30/10/2025

    City Cemetery Bat Walk

    Enter a city cemetery at night on a magical bat-spotting adventure, for this month's Nature Fix.  Host Claire's a bit scared of nocturnal flapping things but can The Bat Conservation Trust's Dr Parvathy Venugopal convince her there's lots to love about bats?  We're entering Arnos Vale cemetery heritage site and nature sanctuary in the middle of Bristol, on the lookout for the wildlife that emerges in the dark.  Keep your eyes to the skies after sunset during April to October where you might be lucky enough to spot the UK's bats flitting and feasting above your head. [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes. Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/     Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham Producer: Michelle Douglass Sound Design: Nikki Ruck   Contributor:  Dr Parvathy Venugopal   Tips for your Nature Fix   Find out everything you need to know about bats with the Bat Conservation Trust  https://www.bats.org.uk/  Take part in the Bat Conservation Trust's Sunset Survey from April to Octoberhttps://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/national-bat-monitoring-programme/getting-started/sunset-survey  Explore Arnos Vale cemetery in Bristol https://arnosvale.org.uk/  Discover things to do at places cared for by the National Trust  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/  Follow Nature Fix on your favourite podcast appJoin a community of nature lovers on Instagram @wildtalesnt   If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    21 min
  8. Motherhood and Connection with City Girl in Nature

    25/09/2025

    Motherhood and Connection with City Girl in Nature

    Kwesia aka City Girl in Nature, is an advocate for nature and mothers alike. She grew up disconnected from the natural world, but after a life changing trip to the jungles of Peru, Kwesia is on a mission to connect people living in inner cities to the greenery around them, and there are two tiny people feeling the benefit: her sons.       She takes host Claire Hickinbotham to explore the nature hidden in plain sight in the centre of Battersea Park, and to find the wonders of community gardens nestled amongst the tower blocks.    [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.      Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.      And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.  Get ready for your journey outdoors atcraghoppers.com/national-trust     Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham   Producer: Marnie Woodmeade and Michelle Douglass  Sound Design: Nikki Ruck   Tips for your Nature Fix     Claire met Kwesia at Battersea Park and they travelled to the Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden.   You can find your nearest community garden here: https://www.goodtogrowuk.org/map/  To find out more about Kwesia’s work you can find her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@citygirlinnature    If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    25 min
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Struggling to get your Nature Fix? We got you. Join host Claire Hickinbotham and people whose lives have been changed by the outdoors. Every month come with us on a new adventure. We'll be inspiring you with ideas, from stargazing in the city, top walks for your wellbeing, wildlife spotting in surprising places, and strolls steeped in folklore. Wherever you are and however much time you have, come away with ideas on how to get your own Nature Fix.   Discover more podcasts from the National Trust This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: podfollow.com/wild-tales Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when Join the adventures with Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers kids' podcast: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast    Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear:  podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  

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  • Channel
    National Trust
  • Creator
    National Trust
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Trust
  • Show Website
    Nature Fix

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