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 Rye and Winchelsea Centre was founded in 1980 and currently has over 300 members in the area of Winchelsea, Rye, Northiam and Romney Marsh.

Our objectives are to promote the National Trust locally, raise funds in its support, and arrange a programme of events and activities for member’s enjoyment and to further the National Trust’s work.

Among the properties we support are; Lamb House, where we have replaced carpets and restored a fountain, Smallhythe Place, where we have replaced a de-humidifier in the costume gallery and conserved one of the costumes, and Bodiam Castle, where we have repaired a Second World War pillbox.

Membership is open to all members of the National Trust, affiliated organisations or holders of current National Trust Volunteer Cards. The annual fee is £6.00 per person or £10.00 per couple.

Some members also provide volunteer support for the National Trust, working as stewards at local properties..

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