Wake up in a beautiful location, enjoy a fun-packed day doing exciting conservation activities, and make great new friends in the process with one of our working holidays.

A holiday with a difference

Looking for an exciting and interesting way to make a difference in conserving the environment and the UK's heritage? Whatever your interests or skills, we would love to hear from you.

Search for a Working Holiday

chyvaloe, working holiday, bunk house, basecamp © NTPL

Our Working Holidays provide a great way to learn new skills, help our work, see new places and have fun with like-minded people. There are plenty of Working Holidays to choose from - find yours here.

Day in the life of...

Four members of a working holiday group on Hindhead Common in Surrey © Sean Malyon

We catch up with a working holiday group as they put in dragon’s teeth and clear invasive species from Hindhead Common in Surrey.

Request a brochure

Volunteers on a working holiday at Sissinghurst Castle build a bridge over the Hammer Brook © Alex Shilling

If you'd like to receive a copy of our working holiday brochure through the post please call our booking office on 0844 800 3099.

Last minute breaks

Male volunteer clearing bracken at Bosigran Farm, Cornwall © NTPL/John Millar

We still have spaces on some of our holidays that are starting soon. So if you're looking for a last minute break, check out our going, going, gone section to find the perfect getaway for you.

Holiday leaders

Volunteer holiday leader on a Youth Discovery Working Holiday at Craflwyn in Snowdonia, North Wales. The participants are helping with outdoor conservation work © NTPL/Stuart Cox

Our working holidays are run by volunteer leaders, who work with Trust staff to ensure you have the best possible experiences. If you're interested in becoming a leader, find out...

Overseas holidays

French Working Holidays

We have teamed up with our international friends to offer you places on working holidays in Canada, Slovakia and France.