We are a charity that preserve historic places and green spaces and open them up for everyone to enjoy, for ever, for everyone.
A family explores the garden at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
© National Trust/John Millar
Explore with us
Make the most of your weekend. We have castles, gardens, parks, houses, lighthouses and much more waiting to be explored - and when you become a member you can visit for free, as often as you like.
It's the perfect way to see something new, without breaking the bank.
Your Space
Don't forget your camera if you're out and about this weekend. Our new photo competition celebrates the great outdoors, so show us what green spaces mean to you by entering your photos today.
Win your ideal day out
We’re giving you the chance to win your ideal Great British Day Out. Let your imagination run free - just visit our Facebook app and create your dream event.
Summer of Celebration
This summer we've teamed up with Wallace and Gromit to bring you a host of special tea party events across the Jubilee weekend. There'll be all sorts of fun and games for you to enjoy including model making, trails, brass bands and screenings of a new mini animation featuring the much-loved duo.
Latest news
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Grass-fed beef is best
Research reveals that grass-fed beef is better for people and the environment. Feeding cattle on grass...
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Groundbreaking MyFarm experiment to go free
One year on from the launch of our innovative and award-winning MyFarm project, we're dropping the £30...
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New amateur photography competition
A new amateur photography competition called Your Space is set to celebrate green spaces and the life...
Olympic torch
We're getting a tingle of Olympic fever as over the coming weeks we'll be welcoming the Olympic torch to some of our places - starting this Saturday 19 May at St Michael's Mount and onto Dunster Castle on 21 May.
Time for tea
There's nothing better than a cup of tea and a slice of cake after a day exploring and our tea-rooms are on hand to offer you just that. We've got over 100 tea-rooms in spectacular locations, but which is your favourite?
Local to you
Get closer to your local community with our regional guides to what's happening, where to go and how to get involved. Compliled by the teams in the areas, these are an expert's guide to your local National Trust.
More about us
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What we do
Our work includes caring for houses and their contents, open spaces and their inhabitants and more.
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Holidays
Take a break with us - we've got cottages, hotels, bed and breakfasts and even campsites to stay in.
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Get involved
We rely on people giving us both their time and money, to ensure that we can be enjoyed for ever.