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Welcome Assistant greeting visitors at Knole, Kent | © National Trust images/Megan Taylor

About your membership

Discover all you need to know about your membership. From exclusive benefits and FAQs, to managing your preferences and payment options.

Member benefits

Members' magazine 

As a member, you’ll receive our magazine three times a year. It’s our way of saying thank you, and it's packed full of stories from behind the scenes. It's also available digitally – if you'd like to switch to the digital version, you can do so via My Account.

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Supporter discounts 

Make the most of your membership with supporter discounts thanks to our partners who generously support our work. By shopping with them, you help us to care for the places you love.

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Members' email 

Sign up for member-exclusive emails in My Account and unlock special competitions, expert videos and updates from your local places. You'll also gain access to our online members' area.

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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

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 2025 edition.

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International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) 

Benefit from free visiting arrangements to a number of similar heritage organisations in other countries, from the National Trust for Scotland to the Bahamas National Trust.

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Visit and access information

Visit 

From rolling hills and coastal walks to grand palaces and medieval castles, as a member you'll receive free entry to over 500 places in our care, parking and much more. Where will you visit next?

Visitors exploring the sand dunes and the woodland at Formby, Liverpool

Access for everyone 

We welcome disabled visitors, companions, carers and assistance dogs. Find how we're working to improve accessibility across the places we care for.

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Car parking frequently asked questions 

As a member, you'll receive free parking at most of the places in our care. Discover the answers to the most common questions about parking.

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Discover something new

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

Try the digital magazine 

Sample the spring edition of the digital National Trust Magazine. Experience sound and video and browse on the go. Plus, zoom in on what matters to you with enhanced accessibility. You can switch to the digital magazine via My Account.

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Best picnic spots 

Pack your sandwiches, grab a blanket and discover some of the best picnic spots in our care. From rolling parklands and play areas to sandy beaches with ice cream parlours - there's plenty of locations to choose from.

Picnicking on the lawn at Allan Bank and Grasmere, Lake District

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Children climb a mound of sand on Rhosili beach, Gower, Wales

Manage your membership

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 your 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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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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Get in touch

Contact us 

Can't find the answer you're looking for? We're here to help. Find the contact details for our customer service team, head office and regional teams as well as our online shop and holidays teams.

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A visitor looks through the window of the Long Gallery at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire

For everyone, for ever

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.