The National Trust is a registered UK charity supported
by membership fees and donations, whose work has done much to preserve
the heritage and culture of the UK 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 - whether you are a resident of the UK or not - you should seriously consider
buying a National Trust membership, which you can do at any Trust
property or online, by clicking here
A note about National Trust Membership
If you enjoy exploring the heritage of Britain, a National Trust membership can pay for itself many times over - plus, you get the good feeling of knowing you are helping to preserve the best of Britain for future generations to enjoy. The Britain Express family have been National Trust members for years - even before we moved to the UK from Canada, and we would no sooner be without our National Trust membership than we would think of driving without a spare tire!
We are delighted that we can now offer readers of Britain Express the opportuinity to get National Trust memberships through us, and at the same time, save the price of three full months cost off regular membership prices (when you pay by direct debit). So, go on, support the work of the National Trust, and enjoy all the benefits of membership ...
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.
There are other membership schemes available, including
life memberships.
Membership Benefits:
Great value – with membership prices starting at as little as £15.57 (when paying by Direct Debit) you can visit hundreds of fantastic places in England, Wales & Northern Ireland as many times as you like.
FREE car parking at most National Trust countryside, woodland and coastal car parks.
Children under 5 go free.
The National Trust membership pack which contains:
Members’ Handbook – the essential guide to all the Trust’s properties, opening times and locations.
The National Trust Magazine – published three times a year with news, views, articles, features, gardening tips and letters.
Regional Newsletters – updates on the special events and activities in your area.
Car parking sticker – free parking at most National Trust car parks.
Map Guide – your guide to over 300 beautiful buildings and 200 glorious gardens.
Three months’ free membership when you pay by Direct Debit (twelve months for the price of nine).
Free National Trust Binoculars.
Annual membership prices(may be subject to change)
Membership category Individual: Standard: £46.00 Direct Debit: £34.50 Joint: Standard: £77.00 Direct Debit: £57.75 (Two adults living at the same address) Family Group: Standard: £82.00 Direct Debit: £61.50 (Two adults living at the same address with children under 18) Family One Adult: Standard £62.00 Direct Debit: £46.50 (One adult with children under 18) Individual Life: £1,125.00 Pensioner Life: £735.00 Joint Life: £1,350.00 Joint Pensioner Life: £890.00 Joint Family Life: £1,550.00
US residents: You can join the Royal Oak Foundation - the American
affiliate of the National Trust. Get the Trust Guide and
full visiting rights, plus a special newsletter. www.royal-oak.org
Hardcastle Crags-
Hebden Bridge,
Yorkshire,
England
A magnificent wooded gorge in the South Pennines, with over 18 miles of footpaths, taking in waterside paths and waterfalls. The 'Crags' in the name do not refer to high peaks. Rather, the term is applied locally to the stacks of millstone grit which are a feature of the landscape. Entymology enthusiasts will enjoy the Crags, as the area is home to the northern hairy wood ant (the rest of us needn't worry, as the … ... more
