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Membership

As a member, you’ll help protect many of our nation’s favourite places for future generations. Every penny goes towards looking after nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.

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Become a National Trust member

Your support helps us look after hundreds of places, from houses and gardens to coastlines and countryside. As a member you can also enjoy:

  • Free entry to more than 500 places in our care
  • Free parking at most National Trust car parks
  • National Trust Handbook, full of information about the places we look after
  • National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with inspiration, interviews and news
  • Access to our online Members' Area, full of first look previews and behind-the-scenes features

Pay for a new joint, family, individual or young person membership by annual Direct Debit online and get a £15 National Trust gift card to spend in our shops and cafés.

See gift card terms and conditions.

National Trust Membership pack

More about membership

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Membership frequently asked questions 

Whether you're already a member, are thinking of joining or want to give a gift membership, we have the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

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Life membership 

With National Trust life membership there are more than 500 special places to explore and you can look forward to a lifetime of benefits.

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Senior membership 

If you're an existing member aged 60 or over and you've been a member for at least the last three consecutive years, you're eligible for our senior membership rate.

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Gift membership 

Find out how to give the gift of adventure with a range of membership options. Plus, pay for a joint, family or individual membership by annual Direct Debit and get a free £15 gift card.

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Junior membership 

We have a junior membership for children and teenagers. Please note you must be aged 13+ to purchase junior membership for yourself.

How to maximise your membership

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What to enjoy as a member 

Whether you’re a new member or you’ve been with us a while, there’s always the opportunity to experience something new. Discover our top tips for getting the most out of your membership.

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How your membership supports our work 

Thanks to the support of our members, we're able to carry out our important conservation work across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Discover some of the crucial ways that you help us care for nature, beauty and history for future generations.

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Make the most of your family membership 

Want to experience more as a family this year? You don’t need to go overseas to seek adventure – there are lots of exciting things to do all year round with your family membership. Here are some ways to start your family’s voyage of discovery.

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How your membership can help you recharge outdoors 

Discover why becoming a National Trust member and heading outside to new places could refresh your body and mind.

Handbook and magazine

A selection of National Trust Handbooks from various years
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Our members’ handbook 

Your handbook is a great source of inspiration for when you're planning your next day out. See what's included in the 2024 edition.

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Your members’ magazine 

As a member of the National Trust you’ll receive three editions of our beautifully illustrated magazine each year as an exclusive benefit, full of stories from behind the scenes.

Help and enquiries

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Membership enquiries 

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

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My Account 

Find out about My Account, which gives you more flexibility around your membership. Make changes to your membership online and choose how you want to hear from us.

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Paying for membership with Direct Debit 

Direct Debit is the easy and convenient way to pay for National Trust membership, and it automatically renews your membership after a year. It also means more of your subscription goes towards looking after the places in our care.

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Joining from the USA 

If you're interested in becoming a member but live in the USA, find out more about our US membership affiliate, the Royal Oak Foundation.

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Access for everyone 

Everyone is welcome at the places in our care. If you're disabled, you can apply for an Essential Companion card so your carer or companion can visit our places with you, free of charge. Find out how to apply and what else we're doing to make sure you have a great day out.