The National Trust is Britain’s largest conservation organisation, caring for 300 historic houses, 700 miles of spectacular coastline and over 600,000 acres of beautiful countryside. The National Trust has been conserving the nation’s treasures for over a hundred years and is a charity that receives no direct support from government. The National Trust does not cover Scotland, although membership does allow free entry to properties owned by The National Trust for Scotland.
Why join The National Trust?
Great value – with membership prices starting at as little as £14.63 (when paying by Direct Debit) you can visit hundreds of fantastic places in England, Wales & Northern Ireland as many times as you like. FREE car parking at most National Trust countryside, woodland and coastal car parks. Children under 5 go free.
The National Trust membership pack which contains:
Members’ Handbook – the essential guide to all the Trust’s properties, opening times and locations.
The National Trust Magazine – published three times a year with news, views, articles, features, gardening tips and letters.
Regional Newsletters – updates on the special events and activities in your area.
Car parking sticker – free parking at most National Trust car parks.
Map Guide – your guide to over 300 beautiful buildings and 200 glorious gardens.
Three months’ free membership when you pay by Direct Debit (twelve months for the price of nine).
Free National Trust picnic rug.
Annual membership prices...
Membership category
Individual - Standard rate: £43.50 - Introductory rate*: £32.63
Joint (Two adults living at the same address)- Standard rate: £72.50 - Introductory rate*: £21.75
Family Group (Two adults living at the same address with children under 18) - Standard rate: £77.50 - Introductory rate*: £58.13
Family One Adult (One adult plus children under 18) - Standard rate: £58.50 - Introductory rate*: £43.88 Additional Member (To individual or family group only, living at the same address) - Standard rate: £29.00 - Introductory rate*: £21.75
Young Person (age 13-25) - Standard rate: £19.50 - Introductory rate*: £14.63
Child (age 5-13) - Standrad rate: £19.50 - Introductory rate*: £14.63 *
* Introductory offer for the first year when you pay by Direct Debit.’ Note: Lifetime memberships are also available but the three months’ free membership offer does not apply.
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You might want to clear some space in your diary. That’s because if you join the National Trust today, you’ll be able to visit some of the most beautiful properties, magnificent gardens, breathtaking coastline and significant historical sites that Britain has to offer.
By joining the National Trust you’ll not only get to experience inspiring places across the UK, you’ll also be helping to protect your heritage for the future.
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Yours to visit FREE if you join the National Trust today:
28 castles, 6 World Heritage Sites, 704 miles of coastline, 600,000 acres of countryside, 4,000 prehistoric monuments, 215 houses and gardens, 149 museums, 127 factories and mines, 57 villages, 47 dovecotes, 66 nature reserves, 43 pubs, 78 mills, 12 lighthouses, 2 gold mines. Join the National Trust today to discover wonderful days out across England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
The National Trust is committed to learning and creating opportunities for life-changing experiences, ensuring our 300 houses, gardens, 700 miles of coastline and 820 square kilometres of open countryside become spaces where visitors can experience inspiration, relaxation, enjoyment and enrichment for all.
The National Trust is Europe’s biggest conservation charityand manages properties across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 3.5 million members, 40,000 volunteers, 500,000 school children, 13.9 million visitors, donors, funders and tenants enjoy and benefit from the work we do.
National Trust membership gives you free entry throughout the year to over 300 National Trust houses and 200 gardens. But that’s just the start, your membership also includes: • Member’s Handbook – the essential guide to all our properties • Three National Trust magazines a year • Regional newsletters covering local events • Free parking in most National Trust car parks • Free entry to the National Trust for Scotland and other partner organisation offers.
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Some of the National Trust’s Special Interest Tours running in 2008:
• Learn about the luxurious lives of those who lived in the country’s finest historic homes – explore Mrs Grenville’s Grand Rooms at Polesden Lacey, in Surrey, or learn about family life with The Churchills at Chartwell, in Kent.
• Take the Upstairs Downstairs tour at Florence Court in Co. Fermanagh to discover the fascinating story of Lady Enniskillen’s sudden departure.
• If you are a fan of film, then why not visit the set of Pride and Prejudice at Basildon Park, in Berkshire. • Fountains Abbey, in North Yorkshire, has all the ingredients for a gripping tale – religion, power, money. We invite you on a fascinating tour of White Monks & Wealthy Monasteries set in one of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes.
• Scares and scandals – with its dramatic setting, Dunster Castle in Somerset is a hive of ghostly goings on and a guide is on hand to tell you all about the super-natural experiences in The Haunted Castle.
• There’s excitement afoot at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire, take a short visit to the house and a tour of the garden whilst being told of all the scandalous goings on above the Thames.
• Experience The Great Age of Victorian Gardening at Biddulph Grange, in Staffordshire, or learn some handy horticultural tips with Gardener’s Question Time at Cotehele in Cornwall.
Other points of interest for the National Trust in 2008:
• Commemorating the 400th anniversary of Bess of Hardwick’s death, Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, will host events and special exhibitions throughout the year. Attractions include ‘Bess of Hardwick Hidden Tours’ and the fascinating ‘Threads of Time’ embroidery exhibition.
• After a 3.5 million refurbishment the country’s only surviving Regency theatre, the Theatre Royal in Bury St. Edmunds, Norfolk is re-opening, with selected original plays and guided tours.
• Cheshire’s most iconic Tudor building, the 16th-century Little Moreton Hall will celebrate 70 years of National Trust ownership in 2008.
• The restored 18th-century temple at Hatchlands, Surrey, will be open to visitors for the first time in 10 years.
• Offering a playful look at childhood across the ages, from the 19th century to the present, The Museum of Childhood at Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire, re-opens in spring 2008 following a £2.2m re-development.
• 2008 will be a busy year for Quarry Bank Mill near Wilmslow in Cheshire, not only is the property celebrating 30 years of being open – but as part of celebrations marking Cheshire Year of Gardens 2008, Quarry Bank’s ‘secret’ garden will finally open to the public in spring of next year.
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