How many UK National Trust properties are there?

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.



Excellent question! The number of properties in the care of the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is famously large and varied.

As of their latest reporting, the National Trust cares for approximately:

  • Over 500 historic houses, castles, and monuments.
  • Nearly 1 million acres of land (about 248,000 hectares), including coastline, countryside, and forests.
  • Over 780 miles of coastline.

If you’re looking for a single “property” count, the most commonly cited figure is around 500. This number primarily refers to the major historic buildings, mansions, and castles that are open to the public.

However, it’s crucial to understand what this number includes and doesn’t include:

What counts as a “property”? The Trust’s portfolio is incredibly diverse: Stately Homes & Castles: Like Blickling Hall, Dunham Massey, or Corfe Castle. Historic Houses & Gardens: Such as Sissinghurst Castle Garden or Hill Top (Beatrix Potter’s house). Industrial Heritage & Monuments: Like the Roman Fort of Housesteads on Hadrian’s Wall or the Birmingham Back to Backs. Nature Reserves & Landscapes: Iconic areas like the White Cliffs of Dover, parts of the Lake District, and the Giant’s Causeway. Coastline & Countryside: Entire stretches of coast, like much of the Pembrokeshire coast path. Pubs, Inns, and Villages: For example, the George Inn in Southwark (London’s last galleried coaching inn) or the model village

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