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Tim Parker resigned as National Trust chairman amid a bid to depose him Former volunteer Tony Adler pointed finger at director-general Hilary McGrady  More than 50 members said they had no confidence in his leadership  Last September the Trust published 115-page report which 'blacklisted' 93 estates over links to slavery  Mr Adler claimed he was forced out after pointing out report's inaccuracies  Leading historian Simon Heffer said Ms McGrady is responsible for turning Trust into 'left-wing front organisation'  Said he was 'delighted' Mr Parker has resigned but said he is 'not the main...

The controversial chairman of the National Trust has resigned amid a growing revolt among members over his 'woke' policies. Tim Parker's decision to quit was announced just 24 hours after a highly critical motion at this year's AGM said the membership had no confidence in his leadership and demanded his resignation. Members, ministers and MPs had grown increasingly frustrated with Mr Parker's chairmanship, which critics said he used to take the 126-year-old charity in a 'politically correct' direction.  Last September, the Trust published an sensational 115-page report which 'blacklisted' 93...

4: Carden Park aerial adventure A new aerial adventure, Vertigo at Carden, is opening at Carden Park, near Chester, on May 17. Adrenaline-fuelled thrills are guaranteed for day visitors as well as hotel guests, with challenges including 10 mid-air obstacles, a 210-meter zipline, climbing wall, and a 10-metre free-fall drop into a giant stunt pillow. Vertigo at Carden Park 5: Hare Hill sights The historic borders outside the walled garden at Hare Hill, near Macclesfield, have been recreated in line with the vision of its final owner, Colonel Charles Brockhurst (1904-1977). Other si...

Redesmere and Capesthorne Hall Start out at Redesmere, a lake just five miles south of Aldlerley Edge, head north and explore the extensive grounds of Capesthorne Hall, an 18th century country house built in the Tudor revival style. All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.

The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training as the organisation continues its 'woke' rebrand. The heritage body is forcing everyone, including rangers who do not work with the public, to carry out the training as they return to work from lockdown. It has already caused friction among volunteers and led to several resignations, with one slamming the Trust's new political 'agenda'. The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training as the organisation continues its 'woke' rebrand The 'everyday inclusion' training is run onli...