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Visitors enjoying the autumnal garden at Mottisfont, Hampshire | © National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

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.

Hamza's wild tips

Join cameraman and presenter, Hamza Yassin, as he answers questions and shares his top tips for spotting wildlife, whatever your age. Get a first look at this new video to learn how to help different species throughout the colder months.

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Member-exclusive competition

Win a scone experience – last chance to enter 

Enter our competition for the opportunity 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. The last date to enter is Monday 27 October 2025.

Scones with clotted cream and jam at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Plan your day out

Where to go seal watching 

Find the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to spot seals in the wild. Whether you're on a coastal walk or boat trip, there are plenty of places to see both grey and common seals as they come ashore to give birth.

Common seals and sandwich terns at Blakeney Point, Norfolk

October half-term events and activities 

This October half term, why not get involved in some great family events and activities at a place near you? From Halloween trails to crafts, there's more than enough to keep everyone entertained.

A family look into a teapot on a woodland Halloween trail

Dog-friendly places to visit 

Discover the best places to explore with your dog, including coastal adventures, dramatic mountains or easy walks through parkland. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafes and read our Canine Code.

Two visitors walking their dogs on leads along a path through the autumnal woodland at Wallington

Things to see and do

Can you spot the signs of autumn? 

How many signs of the changing season can you find in your garden or local park? Together with CJ Wildlife, we've put together a nature spotting activity for the whole family to enjoy.

A child explores the outdoors with their family in autumn

Black histories and the National Trust 

Discover the places and collections we care for that have connections to Black histories. Learn more about the people behind these connections, including the lady of the house at Dyrham Park in South Gloucestershire and an exiled emperor at Dunham Massey in Greater Manchester.

Lion of Judah flag raised above the house at Dunham Massey with a grass circle in the foreground and white clouds in the background

Carve a pumpkin lantern 

Learn how to make a pumpkin lantern this Halloween and find tips for recycling it afterwards. You can also find ideas for using natural materials as an alternative to plastic decorations.

Carved pumpkin display for Halloween at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Autumn scenes and stories in our collections 

With its bright colours, natural spectacles and abundant harvests, autumn has inspired artists for generations. From paintings and tapestries to ceramics, discover autumn through the collections in our care.

Oil painting on canvas. A Still Life of Flowers and Fruit arranged on a Stone Plinth in a Garden by Cornelis de Heem (Leiden 1631 - Antwerp 1695) at Dyrham Park, near Bristol and Bath.

Support our cause

Free Wills Month 

October is Free Wills Month. We've partnered with legal specialists so you can write or update a will for free. While there's no obligation, we hope you'll consider leaving us a gift in your will to help us look after nature, beauty and history for generations to come.

A family looking at the paintings in the Long Gallery at Osterley Park in London

Behind the scenes

What happens behind the scenes? 

How do we clean 250-year-old chandeliers? What's the secret to a colourful winter garden and how do beavers help reduce flooding? Find out the answers to these questions, plus more behind-the-scenes insights, in a selection of videos made especially for our supporters.

Chandelier Clean at Oxburgh Estate May 24, NT Images Mike Hodgson

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 or by post – cast your vote or register to attend by 11:59pm on 31 October 2025.

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.

Two people leaning against a wall, with a fluffy golden-brown dog looking at a packet of treats

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.

My Account dashboard on a mobile phone, showing three main options: 'My account details', 'My memberships' and 'Contact preferences'

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.

A wide shot of a visitor walking through the woodland at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

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.