9. You turn into a treasure seeker
As well as caring for special places, we also look after the collections of art, furniture and historical items inside them. Many have incredible stories to tell, like the Roman ring found over 200 years ago, four ornate stained glass windows depicting the seasons by William Morris and a golden winkle that belonged to Sir Winston Churchill. As a National Trust member, you can unlock the secrets of all the treasures we care for.
You know it’s happened when: Everything in your home has a story behind it.
10. You decide to be a conservation champion
As a charity, we rely on membership subscriptions and volunteers, as well as donations and grants, to look after all the places we care for. So as a member you’ll be directly contributing to the protection of over 250,000 hectares of land, over 300 historic houses and gardens, and 780 miles of coastline. And we speak for everyone who loves these places when we say a very big thank you.
You know it’s happened when: You find yourself restoring the footpaths on your favourite walk.