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 complete our online order form, or 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.