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The National Trust

The National Trust is a registered charity supported by membership fees and donations, whose work has done much to preserve the heritage and culture of Great Britain for residents and travelers to enjoy. In plain English, the Trust manages historic buildings and preserves countryside and coastline from the ravages of progress.

Many of the historic houses you can visit in Britain today are managed by the Trust. Quite a few were given to the Trust by aristocratic owners unable to pay for upkeep themselves. Frequently the family of the owners stay on in apartments attatched to the house, though these appartments are not generally available for public viewing.

If you travel in the UK, you should seriously consider buying a National Trust membership, which you can do at any Trust property or directly from the Trust (address below).

Ightham Mote, Kent a National Trust property

Depending on the membership you choose, it will pay for itself after about 5-7 visits to Trust properties. You'll receive a terrific guide to the Trust properties, plus a wonderful quarterly magazine. Besides, you'll get a warm and fuzzy feeling from knowing you're helping to preserve the heritage of Britain for future generations to enjoy. Its worth it.

National Trust membership enquiries:

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trust/w-support/w-jointoday.htm/

There are other membership schemes available, including life memberships. Contact:

The National Trust
Freepost MB1438
Bromley, Kent BR1 3BR

Phone +44 (0)181 315 1111
Web http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Text © David Ross and Britain Express