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The Pantheon in September sunshine at Stourhead, Wiltshire, England
The Pantheon in September sunshine at Stourhead, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Members' area

Welcome to your members’ area. Discover new behind-the-scenes videos, get top tips for your next day out and see how you’re helping to care for hundreds of places.

Member-exclusive competition

Win an exclusive scone experience 

Enter our members-only competition for the chance to win an exclusive scone experience. Learn how we select new flavours and help to design and create a new Scone of the Month flavour.

Scones with clotted cream and jam at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Plan your day out

Top places to spot red squirrels 

Find the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they're busy gathering food ahead of winter.

Red squirrel on the feeder at Allan Bank, Cumbria

Places with literary connections 

Visit some of the places we look after that have inspired famous writers, playwrights and poets, including the homes of Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Thomas Hardy.

A mother and child read a book with a volunteer at Max Gate, Dorset

Top spots to find champion conkers 

Discover the best places in our care to find the mightiest conkers this autumn. You can also find out how to choose the strongest conker and how to prepare it for the game.

A child's hands holding several conkers

Things to see and do

On location with Downton Abbey 

Learn about the places in our care used as filming locations for the six seasons and three films of Downton Abbey.

Some of the cast of Downton Abbey sitting on sofas in a circle with two members walking to join them in an ornate room, with red walls and many paintings around them.

Gardening tips for autumn 

Would you like to get more out of your garden this autumn? Our experts share their tips on how to prepare your green space for colder weather and keep your plants thriving.

A male member of the gardening team using a rake in a flower bed at Mount Stewart, County Down

Facts about fungi 

Fungi play a vital role in the natural world, helping break down organic woodland material as part of the decomposition process. Learn all you need to know about these important organisms.

Fungi growing on the woodland floor next to a fallen tree trunk

Behind-the-scenes videos 

Go behind the scenes at some of the places in our care. Hear from our conservation and nature experts and access sneak peeks of some of the houses and gardens we look after.

A film shoot about a blossom tree takes place at Brockhampton in Herefordshire

Support our cause

Adopt a Plot 

Nature is depleting faster in the UK than almost anywhere else in the world. Donating to Adopt a Plot is a small way you can take a big step towards restoring nature across landscapes.

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Have your say

Annual General Meeting 

Your Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place online and in person at 10am on Saturday 8 November 2025 at the STEAM Museum, Swindon. As a member you can vote either online, by post or at the meeting.

Hilary McGrady presenting at the 2024 Annual General Meeting in Newcastle upon Tyne

Supporter discounts

Discounts for our supporters 

Our corporate partners and brand licensees share our love of nature, beauty and history. That's why they generously support our work and offer discounts for people who support us too. To thank you for your support, there are discounts of up to 25% available with some partners.

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Find out more about us

Membership frequently asked questions 

Discover the answers to our frequently asked questions about becoming a member and what happens once you've joined, from when you'll receive your membership pack to details about our senior concession.

Visitors exploring the glasshouse at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Log in or sign up to My Account 

Find out about My Account, which gives you more flexibility around your membership. Sign up or log in to make changes to your membership online and choose how you want to hear from us.

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About your membership 

Discover all you need to know about your membership. From exclusive benefits and visit information, to managing your account and frequently asked questions.

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News 

Get the latest news from around the Trust. From stories on nature and conservation to buildings and heritage, stay up to date with our work.

A view over Derwent Water lake looking towards castle crag on a sunny summer's day
Two visitors in raincoats exploring the autumnal garden at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Renew your membership

Renew today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.