Is the National Trust membership worth it?

Is the National Trust membership 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.

Is the National Trust struggling?

Record year for fundraised income The National Trust said in its accounts that 2022-23 was “a time of renewal but against a challenging backdrop of high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis”. Overall, its total income reached £682m, an increase of £38.6m on the previous year, against total expenditure of £733m.

Can National Trust members get into Stonehenge free?

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.

What are the benefits of a National Trust membership?

Who are National Trust rivals?

The top competitors of National Trust include Sociability, Hiiker, TravelOK, TripLingo and Vibemap. National Trust has 559 active competitors. Here is a list of the top 10 competitors of National Trust, ranked by Tracxn score: Sociability - London based, 2018 founded, Seed company.

What is the point of the National Trust?

Who we are and what we stand for. We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. So we look after the nation's coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits.

Who is the target audience of the National Trust?

The National Trust's core demographic is the older generation, but it's not because younger audiences aren't interested in heritage. They absolutely are – but they're interested in more recent heritage, particularly 20th century.

What are the best National Trust places to visit?

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.

What is the most popular National Trust?

With over 500,000 annual visitors, Attingham Park was the most visited National Trust property in 2020-21. Giant's Causeway, in Northern Ireland, is the most Instagrammable National Trust site, with 319,000 posts tagged at this location.

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).

How do I get the most out of my National Trust membership?

Can anyone use your National Trust membership?

If your membership card says “+ guest” on it, then you can bring a guest with you. Otherwise, they'll need to either pay to visit or also become a National Trust member. *Please note that the “+ guest” option is likely only applicable if you were a lifetime member before January 2023.

Who are the National Trust competitors?

Which is better historic Scotland or National Trust?

If you enjoy visiting gardens and castles that are still intact, then the National Trust for Scotland comes out on top. On the other hand, if castles and ancient ruins are your forte, then Historic Scotland is the better choice.

Which membership 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.