What does National Trust membership include?

What does National Trust membership include? 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 does National Trust provide?

Its properties include more than 500 historic houses, castles, archaeological and industrial monuments, gardens, parks, and nature reserves. Most properties are open to the public for a charge (members have free entry), while open spaces are free to all.

How many people have a National Trust membership?

About the National Trust With 5.37 million members, over 50,000 volunteers and 10,000 staff, the National Trust is now the biggest conservation charity in Europe, caring for over 250,000 hectares of farmland, over 780 miles of coastline, and 500 historic properties, gardens and nature reserves, for everyone, for ever.

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 anyone go to a National Trust?

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

Can I visit National Trust without my membership card?

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.

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.

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What are the best National Trust places 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.

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.

Can I take a guest on my National Trust membership?

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.

Do you have to go together for National Trust joint membership?

Joint Membership. A joint membership can be ideal for couples, partners or friends who frequently visit National Trust sites together. The only caveat is that the two adults must be living at the same address.

Is St Michaels Mount free to National Trust members?

Tickets to the castle and/or garden still have to be purchased or booked with a valid National Trust membership and are subject to availability. A Mount Memories Pass provides free access to the castle and garden as well as the village and harbour.