About The National Trust

Over 100 years ago, in 1895, the National Trust started caring for interesting and beautiful places so that everyone could enjoy them for ever.

The Trust looks after forests, woods, fens, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves and villages. Altogether it owns and cares for 240,000 hectares of the most beautiful countryside and over 700 miles of coast.

The National Trust also protects: 272 historic houses 19 castles 50 industrial monuments and mills 43 churches and chapels over 40,000 archaeological sites 159 gardens 72 landscape or deer parks all or part of 28 national nature reserves 471 Sites of Special Scientific Interest

Laura W, age 8

The Trust has chosen me, Trusty, as its mascot for younger members as I am one of the small mammals that live on Trust land. Also, because I live in gardens as well as the countryside, even if you live in a city you may be able to see a hedgehog like me.

Three times a year, child and family members of the Trust get Trust Tracks, take a look at the front cover of the newsletter, or a Trust Tracks poster (links open in a new window).

In 1895 The National Trust had 100 members - today it has 3 million!

Use this link if your family would like more information about joining.