Is National Trust membership a contract?


Is National Trust membership a contract? The good news is that you can cancel a National Trust membership, however, as it is a 12-month contract, you are liable to pay anything owed for the remaining months if you pay monthly. If you paid for the entire year in one go, you won't receive any money back.


What is the blue badge for National Trust?

If you have mobility issues and are a blue badge holder, you're able to park for free in our pay-and-display car parks as long as you display your badge. There is no need to scan your membership card. If you're with someone who can scan on your behalf, remember that the property will benefit from your visit.


Can a National Trust member take a friend for free?

If your membership card says '+ guest' after your name, you may bring a guest for free at our pay-to-enter places.


Can you go to National Trust without a membership?

Please note: if you're not a National Trust member, you'll still need to pay for your own entry.


Why are people cancelling their National Trust membership?

While many praised the organisation for highlighting Britain's involvement in the slave trade, others threatened to cancel their memberships and accused the trust of “getting political”. “Please do not 'educate' or lecture us,” one person wrote. “I go round houses to appreciate furniture, art and gardens.