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Why Joining Britain’s National Trust Is A Travel Bargain
23.03.2024 - 14:47 / forbes.com / Jane Austen
Step into the world of Jane Austen, Downtown Abbey, and Bridgerton, by planning a tour of some of Britain’s most historic sites and beauty spots.
With more than 500 historic houses, castles, parks, and gardens, hundreds of miles of coastline, and almost one million works of art, the National Trust is Europe’s biggest conservation charity.
For U.K. residents, one annual membership fee supports the organization’s work and provides free entry to all National Trust sites throughout the year. With sites all over the country, there will always be an option for a day trip or weekend away.
Although not suited for the occasional visit, National Trust membership is a true travel bargain if you enjoy spending your free time exploring Britain’s cultural heritage, or simply strolling through pleasant gardens.
Don’t live in Britain? There’s also a way for Americans to support the work of the Trust, and receive the same benefits.
From fairytale castles dating back to the Middle Ages to immaculately kept private gardens dotted all over the U.K., the National Trust boasts a dazzling range of historic and natural attractions, some world-famous, others virtually unknown.
Historic Castles: The National Trust preserves several iconic castles that tell tales of Britain’s storied past.
Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is a 14th-century moated castle that epitomizes the medieval age, with its imposing towers and battlements. Corfe Castle in Dorset offers breathtaking ruins on a hilltop with panoramic views, showcasing centuries of history from the Norman conquest to the Civil War.
National Trust members also receive free entry to one of the most iconic sites in Britain. Cross the causeway to Holy Island to visit Lindisfarne Castle, the former Priory that replaced the church that was ransacked by Norsemen at the beginning of the Viking Age.
Famous Gardens: The National Trust manages some of the most exquisite gardens in the U.K., ranging from formal gardens to wild, romantic landscapes.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, designed by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, is famous for its romantic design and vibrant color schemes. Hidcote Manor Garden in Gloucestershire is an arts and crafts garden with intricately-designed spaces full of rare plants and stunning views. These gardens offer a peaceful retreat and an explosion of color and fragrance.
Other Highlights: Beyond castles and gardens, the National Trust protects a variety of other treasures, from historic homes and monuments to nature reserves and coastal landscapes.
Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a stunning landscape of interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.
The iconic St Michael's
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