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Our work ensures that our historical buildings, coastline and countryside is protected for ever, for everyone.
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Our Present

We work to preserve and protect the buildings, countryside and coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, in a range of ways, through practical conservation, learning and discovery, and encouraging everyone to visit and enjoy their national heritage.

But it doesn't stop there.

We also educate people about the importance of the environment and of preserving our heritage for future generations, we contribute to important debates over the future of the economy, the development of people’s skills and sense of community, and the quality of the local environment in both town and country.

Gardener with wheelbarrow full of freshly picked vegetables in the kitchen garden at Knightshayes Court, Tiverton, Devon.
What we do
Our work stretches far beyond its traditional roots of stately homes and formal gardens.
 
Staff working at Heelis, the Central Office of The National Trust, in Swindon, Wiltshire.
How we are run
From the Board of Trustees to the President find out how we are run as a charity.
 
The House Steward at Petworth House, West Sussex, fitting Philips Master Classic energy efficient light bulb in a relamping exercise.
Sharing our views
Find out how we help shape external policy and issues of public debate.