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Nature Fix

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Frequency: 1 episode/28d. Total Eps: 13

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.

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This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy.

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Voices Blooming | The Magic of Outdoor Singing

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 18:02

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.

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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

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Tree Hugs and Health Hacks with Julia Bradbury

Thursday, March 26, 2026 • Duration 23:10

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.

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Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
Sound: Jesus Gomez
Sound Designer: Nikki Ruck
Contributor: Julia Bradbury

Inspiration for your Nature Fix:
Discover a walk to suit you
Best UK walks | National Trust
Walking in the UK

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Stargazing in the City

Thursday, February 26, 2026 • Duration 18:42

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.

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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 Douglass
Sound Designer: Nikki Ruck
Contributor: 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-stargazing

Learn about night sky locations and activities:
https://gostargazing.co.uk/

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Creating Community with Dykes Who Hike

Thursday, January 29, 2026 • Duration 21:36

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.

Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham
Producer: Marnie Woodmeade
Sound 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

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

Ghost Signs and Hidden High Street Heritage Walk

Thursday, December 18, 2025 • Duration 19:54

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/

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Presenter/Producer Claire Hickinbotham
Sound Jesus Gomez
Sound Design Nikki Ruck

Contributors
With thanks to Diane and Janet and Danielle Lander-Brown from Mr Straw's House

Tips for your Nature Fix
Follow 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 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

Funky Fungi Hunting

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 22:36

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 more about the rare fungi at Hardcastle Craggs 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

City Cemetery Bat Walk

Thursday, October 30, 2025 • Duration 21:08

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 October
https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/national-bat-monitoring-programme/getting-started/sunset-survey

Explore Arnos Vale cemetery in Bristol Discover things to do at places cared for by the National Trust 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

Motherhood and Connection with City Girl in Nature

Thursday, September 25, 2025 • Duration 24:53

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

The Secret Story of Trees with Levison Wood

Thursday, August 28, 2025 • Duration 18:41

Explorer and broadcaster Levison Wood is taking us deep into the UK’s ancient temperate rainforest to uncover the secret stories of trees.
In this month’s Nature Fix Levison tells host Jo Dyson how his military training and thirst for adventure led him to a career in extreme environments, from walking the length of the River Nile, to exploring the Amazon Rainforest and trekking the Himalayas.

But there’s nowhere quite like home and on this journey we’re taking a summer hike through the lush oak forests of Hembury and Holne Woods in Dartmoor National Park.

We explore the stories from Celtic lore held in these centuries-old woods and reflect on the amazing environmental and health benefits of trees.
Explore the ancient wonder of trees in this woodland adventure.

Levison Wood’s book The Great Tree Story is out now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Tree-Story-Forests-Shaped/dp/1856755614

[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/

Presenters: Jo Dyson and Claire Hickinbotham
Producer: Michelle Douglass
Sound Design: Nikki Ruck

Contributor: Levison Wood

Tips for your Nature Fix

Find out more about Levison Wood’s adventures, books and TV shows and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/levison.wood/?hl=en Explore Hembury and Holne Woods in Devon, looked after by the National Trust Discover more amazing trails in Dartmoor National Park including Wistman’s Wood National Nature Reserve 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

Queer Ecology and the Joy of Rotting Wood

Thursday, July 31, 2025 • Duration 23:27

Come on a fascinating queer ecology walk with ecologist Connor Butler as he shares his joy at flipping logs for fun and challenging perceptions or what’s considered natural in nature.

Connor takes host Claire Hickinbotham around Osterley Park in the heart of west London, where he explains why wildlife is undeniably queer.

From trees that change sex to the humble woodlouse that only gives birth to females you’ll come away with a whole new take on your next walk.

[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
Producers: Marnie Woodmeade and Claire Hickinbotham
Sound Design: Nikki Ruck

Tips for your Nature Fix
You can read more about Connor on his website connorbutler.co.uk, and check out his walks in the Upcoming Events section.

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