Overseas visitors

What will you explore today? We've hundreds of different ways to spend your day from castles to gardens and houses to chapels

Visitors walking on the basalt columns at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Group on a guided walk in a meadow

Overseas visitors 

If you're living outside the UK and planning a holiday here, you can save money and time by buying our Touring Pass in advance. Purchase a 7 or 14 day pass and enjoy free entry to over 300 historic houses and gardens In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, from only £31.00 for 7 days.

About our touring pass
" Dunham Massey is a lovely park with beautiful nature, house, gardens, trees, water, deer - just big enough for a good walk but accessible for all the family. A jog, stroll or picnic, an hour or a day, right for everything. "
- MJ

Joining and visiting from abroad

Picture shows the sun setting on the horizon at the Giant's Causeway

Organisations in your country 

Members of the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland benefit from free visiting arrangements with 14 similar heritage organisations in other countries.

A lovely day at Penrhyn Castle

Joining us from the USA 

If you're interested in becoming a member, but live in the USA, take a look at the Royal Oak Foundation. As our US membership affiliate, they help us continue our work.

Father and children skipping

Places to explore in the UK 

Houses, castles, mills, villages, mines, parkland, churches, coastline, beaches, cottages, gardens, woods - we've got lots to keep you entertained on your holidays

The exterior of Lighthouse Cottages 1 and 2, Tyne and Wear

Places to stay 

From the golden coastline of Cornwall, to the heather-covered moors of Yorkshire, we have holiday accommodation in beautiful and iconic locations across the UK. Plus, every time you stay with us, you’ll help us look after special places for ever, for everyone.

Find a place to stay

More to explore

Dial House Exterior

Houses and buildings 

With more than 300 historic buildings in our care, from the grand and imposing to the small and quirky, you're spoilt for choice when planning a visit

Rock garden at Emmetts Garden, Kent

Gardens and parks 

We have more than 200 wonderful gardens to explore and enjoy. Beautiful flower gardens, impressive landscape parks and space for you and your family to relax