National Trust Discounts?

We belong to the Scottish NT, we signed up years ago when we lived there and now get reduced senior membership (I think senior membership applies to long term English NT members too?) All the memberships can be used throughout the UK, NI, CH Isles etc plus affiliated associations abroad.

Being a member is very useful not just for properties but for all the coastal car parks run by the NT. We've had dogs all the way along so some properties are still off limits but most offer some walking areas in the grounds or at certain times of the year. We take it in turns to go inside properties.

One of my favourites is Greenway on the Dart in Devon, Agatha Christie's former holiday home. Lovely grounds for dog walking and deckchairs and benches outside the house to enjoy the river views. Excellent cream teas in the courtyard cafe! We go there by the ferry boat.

Over the years we've had a lot of enjoyment from joining and we have the bonus of four NT properties very near to where we live so can visit frequently. 

Here's a LINK to some of the NT camp sites.

In answer to your question you'll save 8% by first buying a gift card to the value of the membership you require, buy the discounted card  then use it for your membership purchase.

I bought a discounted card as a present for someone...fans of NT cafes they spent it on cream teas! 

Regarding free parking on two NT car parks you have to scan your membership card in to get a ticket. However SNT cards can't be (or couldn't be at that time) scanned and we were told just to display the card in the car.

I’m a volunteer at a National Trust property local to me.  Although a charity, like commercial tourist attractions, they have taken a significant hit from lack of income through gate ticket and membership sales, and have been undergoing a massive restructuring (including staff redundancies) to be able to sustain their commitment to conservation and maintenance of properties and countryside in the future.

I can’t comment on the use of discounted gift cards to purchase membership, however the Visitor Reception staff at each property would be able to process membership on the day.  Someone has mentioned reduced rates for over 60s, however this isn’t something that the NT offers.  It only takes 3-4 visits to a property as a couple to recoup the annual membership fee and, of course, car parking is free.  At those properties with ticket machines it is essential to scan your membership card, and this enables the property to receive extra money from the central pot.

In addition to the individual and joint memberships, the Trust also has a range of family memberships to suit single parents, couples with children and grandparents with children, which may be useful.

Oh dear! Wrong! We have been members for many years and have enjoyed the 25% reduction as our age and continuous membership entitles us to this. We pay £7.50 per month by Direct Debit (normally £10).

"Someone has mentioned reduced rates for over 60s, however this isn’t something that the NT offers."

Actually they do offer reduced annual membership subscriptions on age grounds. I forget the details of the actual age and length of membership required to obtain the discount but I've got it.

Edit: Cross posted with Obbernockle.

In addition to the individual and joint memberships, the Trust also has a range of family memberships to suit single parents, couples with children and grandparents with children, which may be useful.

It is why we kept our family membership after the kids left home many moons ago. We might actually benefit from it when our granddaughter turns five in a couple of years.😀

IF ,if joining the N.T ,,,,is there a detailed book/magazine info' etc that sets out the particular details of each site ?? For example ,vehicle sizes,lengths ,height barriers,length of stay ??  ??..

Not that I am aware off. Unless I know the site, as with Clumber or Hardwick, which are local to us. I would ring up the number provided on line or in the book to check on access / parking. Some sites only have room for a few MH’s.

Here is the detail >Link< Note, Senior membership is not automatic you have to apply for it. Its a charity dedicated to preseving our history and open spaces. We would be losers without it. I pay full subsciptions and will continue to do so way into my senior years.

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