Give a Gift Membership to the National Trust

 The National Trust has been conserving the nation’s treasures for over a hundred years. Give a National Trust Gift Membership and you'll help preserve & protect some of the UK's most beautiful & historic places and help in the work the National Trust does such as preserving ancient trees or reviving traditional orchards across England, preserving historic monuments & places or to work looking after nature & wildlife such as red squirrels. 

The Trust and its members cares for over 780 miles of coastline and over 250,000 hectares of land - as well as hundreds of historic houses, castles, parks and gardens! 

• It's aiming to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030 for the benefit of people and nature.  The Trust cares for 250,000 hectares of woodland and 10% of that is woodland.  The goal is to make that 17%.  Of course, the trees have to be the right ones... find out more here 
• You can discover and learn, delving back into history, gardening, nature, food and crafts.   The Trust has virtual visits you can do - and of course many Trust properties have featured in TV and film productions!   Find out more here. 
• There are lots of places to explore, from coastline and countryside, to gardens and parks, castles and forts, houses and buildings.  And there are dog friendly places to go to too!  Take a look at places to visit here.
• The Trust is working to safeguard nature in the future, from caring for red squirrels to puffins, beavers, trees and plants.   Find out more here.

For every roof that’s restored, every acre of land cared for, every time a work of art is conserved, or every orchard that’s brought back to life so that it can blossom again, well, members are part of that and have contributed towards it!   

And...Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is back on our screens from the 16th May on the BBC.  Beatrix Potter fans will love Episode 1 - it features Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's rural retreat!   Watch the programme and series 1 and 2 on iplayer here.  Did you know that the Trust has nearly 1 million works of art, with some incredible art and collections - there are over 200 collections with tapestries, art, sculptures, furniture and ceramics. 

Include a National Trust property as you make a journey!

In March, I went to Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House (both just off the M40, south of Birmingham) in March - they were great stop-offs and a chance to get out of the car on a long journey and stretch my legs.  Of course, I made sure I refreshed with some goodies from the cafes and I had a wonderful visit to Baddesley Clinton's inside - it was incredible to see the priest hole there and hear all about it.  Packwood House was more of a stop off on route to a horse charity I visit, so I go back next time I'm in the area.  When I'm planning a trip in the UK, I'll usually see if I can plan my stops close to National Trust properties as they make a great change from motorway stations.  I've stopped at Dyrham  Park in  South Gloucestershire, too, off the M4, with its most amazing views of the house from the car park - just stunning - and Nymans in Sussex has an incredible vista of the Sussex Downs.  Nymans is just off the M23 which runs from south London to Brighton.  

But even if you are sitting at home, wishing you could head off to places and explore, members can find joy in the fact that they are making a difference.  In fact, every National Trust membership is a lifeline for countryside, coastline, historic sites, green spaces and the people who care for them, for the National Trust protects beautiful and historic places for future generations to enjoy.

Give a gift membership or join yourself! 

As a member, you'll help protect unforgettable places for future generations.  And with National Trust gift membership you can currently enjoy

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

The National Trust has tips on how to make the most of your membership.