Can other people use my 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.



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Anyone using a membership to visit a National Trust place needs to be named on that membership – regardless of being an adult or a child.

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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.

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A brilliant gift for anyone in your life, our gift membership packs are available for families, couples, individuals and young people, and with unlimited entry to over 500 places, there are surprises and delights to be discovered everywhere.

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

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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.

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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.

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This is a great free perk that comes with National Trust family membership that takes accounts of families of all shapes & sizes. Grandparents too might be interested in this family membership option as it allows you to take up to 10 grandchildren, (17 years and under) FREE of charge.

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Whether they love exploring historic houses and castles, cycling through the countryside or walking along the coast, National Trust membership is a gift to be enjoyed all year round. This membership gives the gift of adventure to two adults (aged 18+), living at the same address.

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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.

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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.

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Benefits of being a National Trust life member: 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.

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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.

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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.

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Here are our top tips for getting the most out of your National Trust membership and your money's worth!
  1. Visit at least six places per year. ...
  2. Visit the most expensive National Trust places to get your money back even quicker. ...
  3. Head to certain English Heritage places and get free entry as a National Trust member.


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Funding from the National Trust is awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies, and the majority of our funding is awarded for planning and education projects through our National Trust Preservation Funds grant program.

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