Do I need my National Trust card to get in?


Do I need my National Trust card to get in? No. All our members have scannable cards and in order to gain entry to our places you need to show your membership card to a member of staff and at places with barcode scanners we will need to scan the card to count your entry.


Do children get their own National Trust card?

No, children under 5 can continue to enjoy our places for free. However if your child would like their own membership card and welcome pack, you can buy them junior membership as a gift.


Can you join National Trust on the day?

Can I join the National Trust at a property? In a word, yes, you can join the Trust at a property. Doing so will give you free entry to that property on the day. You will be issued a temporary membership and you should receive a membership card, Trust handbook and member magazine in the post within a few weeks.


Can two adults use a National Trust family pass?

There are family membership options for two adults living at the same address and their children (17 and under) or for one adult and their children. Under-5s go free. Grandchildren can also be included on a family membership.


Can anyone go to a National Trust?

Charity tax law means our places must be available to everyone – not just members.


Is Windsor Castle free for National Trust members?

Don't forget that if you are a National Trust member you can enjoy free entry to pay-for-entry properties, as well as free car parking at National Trust car parks.


Is a National Trust pass worth it?

A National Trust membership is absolutely worth it. With over incredible 500 sites to visit for free throughout the country it is easy to see how the National Trust has amassed so many members! We have now renewed our membership and are looking forward to seeing what places we're able to visit in 2022.


Can I use National Trust card at Stonehenge?

National Trust members get free entry to Stonehenge. Please choose an 'affiliate member' ticket. Please note, this is applicable to the National Trust in England only – it does not include National Trust Scotland or other international National Trust organisations.


Is Kew Gardens National Trust?

Please note, Kew Gardens is not part of the National Trust so all National Trust members will need to pay general admission to visit.


Can I use my National Trust membership abroad?

Using your card across the world Members of the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland also benefit from free visiting arrangements with 14 similar heritage organisations in other countries including Scotland, Italy, the Bahamas and Canada via the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO).


Which is better National Trust or English Heritage?

Both charities offer access to amazing properties and it will come down to what you want to see. English Heritage is better if you love history while the National Trust includes lots more outside locations and a wider variety of days out.


Do they scan National Trust cards?

This makes us more efficient too, so even more of your money goes towards caring for the places you enjoy. Scanning cards also helps us to track and prevent fraudulent use of National Trust membership cards.