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Smallhythe Place This 16th-century cottage, with its colourful gardens and unique Barn Theatre, radiates the spirit and history of Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry. Step inside this little National Trust gem and discover Smallhythe's secrets – an extensive collection bursting with 18th and 19th century theatrical history. Stroll through the gardens, discover new exhibitions or catch a Go performance in the theatre. There's crunching through fallen leaves and discover a forest teeming with for wildlife and autumn colours, with walking something everyone. routes for all ages and abilities. Open Wednesday-Sunday, March to October. Add some colour to your weekend this autumn at Gibside nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside Call 01580 762334 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhythe-place When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your helps us Trust to look 2019. after special © support National The places in for ever, for everyone. National an Proeprty independent registered charity, 205846. © National Trust 2016. The National number Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography © National Trust #nationaltrust Photography © National Trust Images. #nationaltrust Images\Rosie Gaston. 70