Supporter groups in Wiltshire

Sheep grazing green grass in front of the ha-ha at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire on a warm autumn day — Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you in Wiltshire? Join your local supporter group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events or hands-on conservation activities. There are two different groups you could join in Wiltshire. Read on to find your nearest group or click on a supporter group’s name in the menu to jump to their details.

Why join a supporter group?

Getting together with other National Trust enthusiasts, members and volunteers who feel passionate about the same things is priceless. Sharing unique experiences and finding out more about the places you care about is what being part of a local National Trust supporter group is all about.

From listening to expert talks and going on behind-the-scenes tours to taking relaxing holidays or restoring natural habitats in the great outdoors, you’ll be part of something amazing. Supporter groups promote and assist the National Trust’s work within their local area and raise money for conservation and development projects through all kinds of events.

An old church, round dovecote and tree-lined avenue on a sunny spring day — Avebury church and dovecote, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

North and West Wiltshire Association

The North and West Wiltshire Association was founded in 1971 and supports local National Trust properties including:

Lacock Abbey
Westwood Manor
The Courts Garden
Great Chalfield Manor

You don’t need to be a member or volunteer of the National Trust to join and it’s a great way of meeting like-minded people as well as enjoying social activities while helping to conserve our heritage.

The varied programme of activities includes monthly talks during the autumn and winter months. In-person lectures are held in the Wesley Road Methodist Church Hall, Trowbridge on a Saturday at 2.15 pm mostly on the second Saturday of the month while Zoom lectures are held usually on the fourth Saturdays of the month.

During the spring and summer, you can join in day tours and a couple of short overnight stays each year. Throughout the year, there are regular social opportunities including summer and winter lunches, a carol service and a social catch up with lunch and a raffle.