Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you? Join your local group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events.

You'll also be helping a great cause - local groups support the work of the charity and raise hundreds of thousands of pounds every year for our conservation and access projects around the country.

About the group

The Lewes Centre, founded in 1982 has over 300 members living in Lewes, Kingston, Ringmer and surrounding areas. Membership is open to members of the National Trust, the National Trust for Scotland and National Trust staff and volunteers.

Our objectives are to promote and prosper actively the work of the National Trust and in particular in the geographical area within reach of Lewes and to promote social activities to make membership of the National Trust more enjoyable.

The Centre give donations to projects suggested by local properties including those at Alfriston Clergy House, Ightham Mote, Monk’s House, Scotney Castle, Sheffield Park Garden and Standen, as well as supporting national appeals. Our members provide room guides at some of these properties.

Membership of the Lewes Centre gives you the opportunity to meet new, interesting people with similar interests in the world of heritage.

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