How to get free parking with National Trust membership?

When you join at a National Trust place, you'll be given a temporary parking pass that can be displayed on the dashboard of your car. When your membership card arrives, you'll then need to start using that to get free parking.



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All National Trust memberships, except for Junior membership, entitle you to free parking at most of the places we care for. Whether you're a member, a non-member or about to join, here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our car parks.

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Your National Trust membership card allows you free entry to over 500 places in our care. All memberships except junior memberships entitle you to free parking at most National Trust car parks. You can also visit places cared for by the National Trust for Scotland and organisations in countries around the world.

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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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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.

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

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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.

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There are family membership options for two adults living at the same address and their children (17 and under) or for one adult and their children. Under-5s go free. Grandchildren can also be included on a family membership.

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You can get your membership while saving with a National Trust discount for NHS staff. So, whether you want to walk around a castle or garden or enjoy an afternoon tea National Trust style, you have plenty of locations to visit.

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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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