Is the 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.



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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.


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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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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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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).

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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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Who we are and what we stand for. We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. So we look after the nation's coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits.

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National Trust members get free entry to Stonehenge. Please choose an 'affiliate member' ticket. Please note, this is applicable to the National Trust in England only – it does not include National Trust Scotland or other international National Trust organisations.

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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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If you enjoy visiting gardens and castles that are still intact, then the National Trust for Scotland comes out on top. On the other hand, if castles and ancient ruins are your forte, then Historic Scotland is the better choice.

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Please note, Kew Gardens is not part of the National Trust so all National Trust members will need to pay general admission to visit.

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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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Record year for fundraised income The National Trust said in its accounts that 2022-23 was “a time of renewal but against a challenging backdrop of high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis”. Overall, its total income reached £682m, an increase of £38.6m on the previous year, against total expenditure of £733m.

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This grants you free access to over 500 of the UK's most loved sites!
  1. Biddulph Grange Gardens. Biddulph Grange is a National Trust landscaped garden located in Biddulph, close by to Stoke-on-Trent. ...
  2. Stourhead. ...
  3. Knole. ...
  4. Craigside. ...
  5. Stonehenge. ...
  6. Petworth House and Park. ...
  7. Treasurer's House. ...
  8. Powis Castle and Garden.


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