What age do you need a National Trust membership?


What age do you need a National Trust membership? Become a member Two adults (aged 18+) living at the same address and their children or grandchildren (17 or under). Under 5s go free. One adult (aged 18+) and their children or grandchildren (17 or under). Under 5s go free.


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.


What is free for National Trust members?

As a National Trust member you can enjoy:
  • Free entry to more than 500 places in our care.
  • Free parking at most National Trust car parks.
  • National Trust Handbook, full of information about the places we look after.
  • National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with inspiration, interviews and news.


What is the best National Trust for kids?

33 of the best National Trust parks for kids
  • Belton House, Lincolnshire. ...
  • Speke Hall, Liverpool. ...
  • Calke Abbey, Derbyshire. ...
  • Ormbesby Hall, Middlesbrough. ...
  • Hadrian's Wall and Housestead Fort, Bardon Mill, Northumberland. ...
  • Craigievar Castle, Alford, Aberdeenshire. ...
  • Dyffryn Gardens, Cardiff. 31 / 36. ...
  • Mount Stewart, County Down. 34 / 36.


Can I take a friend on my National Trust card?

If your membership card says '+ guest' after your name, you may bring a guest for free at our pay-to-enter places. Life members can't bring guests to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is for members only.


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).


Can a couple use National Trust family pass?

A family day pass allows two adults and up to three children or one adult and up to four children to enter one of 500 National Trust sites on a one-time basis. You don't need a family to use the pass as you can use it alone or in a couple as well.


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.


Is 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.


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.