National Trust

National Trust

The National Trust looks after the places you love, from houses, buildings and gardens to coast and countryside. Back in 1895, we were founded with the aim of saving our nation's heritage and open spaces. 120 years later, we're still working hard to uphold these values.

At the National Trust we have over 300 houses and 200 historic parks and gardens across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Not to mention the 250,000 hectares of countryside and miles of coastline there is to enjoy. In fact, wherever you are, you’re never more than 40 minutes away from one of the amazing places in our care.

Schools

We provide a membership scheme for schools and academic groups. From only £39 your whole school can be covered for 12 months, getting free admission to any National Trust site.

Find out more about the membership

Costs: 1 March 2015

  • Home-educating family - £41.00
  • Under 50 pupils - £41.00
  • 51-100 pupils - £68.50
  • 101-200 pupils - £83.00
  • 201-500 pupils - £88.00
  • Over 500 pupils - £101.50
  • Tertiary field study - £130.00

Many of our venues offers group visit opportunities and special activities for schools. Visit each venue page to find out full details.

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Some Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About Us

  • Sir Isaac Newton’s apple tree at Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire, is believed to be the very one that inspired him in 1665, when the 'notion of gravitation came to mind' after he watched an apple fall. The tree, a rare variety Flower of Kent, fell down in 1820, but is still growing well, having rooted where the trunk touched the ground.
  • Over 43 per cent of rainwater in England and Wales drains through National Trust places and spaces.
  • The cloisters at Lacock Abbey were transformed into Hogwarts classrooms for the filming of the 'Harry Potter' series of movies. We are also the home of many of the scenes from Downton Abbey and Wolf Hall.
  • We’re the nation's largest farmer, with more than 618,000 acres of land and about 2,000 tenants.
  • Some 45 volunteer toad patrollers help save toads on the North Yorkshire Moors.
  • We have 120 volunteer firefighters, 15 volunteer pilots, two beekeepers and one shepherd.
  • We have 32 Plant Heritage National Plant Collections – making us the largest single collection holder in the UK.
  • A 1m sq of tapestry costs £4,333 to conserve, whereas it costs approximately £26,500 per m sq to weave a new tapestry (according to trials carried out by West Dean College).
  • We own 742 miles of coastline, including some of the best beaches and coastal paths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • The Marconi Centre in Podhu, Cornwall, received the world’s first transatlantic radio transmission in 1901 – an experimental SOS was sent by Marconi himself from Newfoundland to the lonely site on the Cornish coast.
  • We have four closets for wig powdering. Wigs needed dedicated powdering rooms to limit the mess.
  • We own a gold mine - The Dolaucothi Gold Mines in Pumsaint, Carmarthenshire to be exact!

​National Trust HQ - Heelis

The National Trust's award-winning central office is a remarkable example of innovative and sustainable building construction. Designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects in 2005, this architectural gem uses timber from our woodlands and wool from Herdwick sheep grazed on Trust farmlands, to help make Heelis a unique working environment.

National Trust Collections website

Visit the National Trust Collections website at http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk to browse and discover more about the collections the Trust owns.

Address: 
Kemble Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2NA
United Kingdom
Contact Number: 
01793 817575
Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Website: 
National Trust Website

Venues for this Organisation

The Handsam SchoolTripsAdvisor map shows the current listings featured below. It will update as you navigate through the pages if more than 25 listings are related. Clicking on circle with a number will make the map zoom in to show the individual items.Click on any place marker to view details of that venue

One Tree Hill

A beautiful slice of Kent countryside

Discover why the locals love this place so much by exploring this tranquil site along its network of paths, which wind their way up through the woodland. Once at the top, relax and take in the wonderful view to the south over the Weald of Kent.

May Hill

Wild and open landmark crowned with a distinctive row of pine trees

The summit and surrounding area of May Hill consists of a wide expanse of open grassland, bracken and gorse with boggy areas and pools. The hill is capped by a clump of pine trees (not NT), planted in 1887 to commemorate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is now the location of annual May Day celebrations.

Headley Heath

A wonderful mix of open heathland, woodland and chalk downland

Headley Heath has a wide network of tracks to explore, and stunning views to rival any of its neighbours - the perfect place to enjoy the countryside, whether walking, cycling or horseriding.

Dunstable Downs

Extensive chalk and grassland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Soar above a breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations.

Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are designated for the quality of their chalk grasslands.

Heigham Holmes

A remote island in the Norfolk Broads

You may not have heard of Heigham Holmes, but this 500 acre nature reserve is an oasis of calm and a haven for wildlife – and heaven for wildlife lovers.

It’s a unique and internationally important site, with reed-fringed flood banks, open water, grazing marsh, scrub and wet woodland. They're linked by a maze of dykes and pools characteristic of the Norfolk broadland landscape.

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

White Peak Estate, including Ilam Park, Dovedale and Hamps and Manifold Valleys

Situated in the spectacular setting of the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District, Ilam Park makes an ideal base to explore the other parts of the White Peak area.

White Peak incorporates several key areas that are well worth a visit. These include: Dovedale; the Manifold Valley; Ilam Park; Ecton Mine, Stanton Moor Edge; Miller's Dale and Ravenstor; and High Wheeldon.

Dover's Hill

A natural amphitheatre on a spur of the Cotswolds, with views over the Vale of Evesham

Dover's Hill was the site of the original English Olympic Games, which began here 400 years ago in 1612.

Holnicote Estate

Varied landscape of moorland, woods, farms and coast, rich in wildlife

Holnicote Estate makes up 12,000 acres of Exmoor National Park and is a contrasting landscape with everything from wild, rugged moorland and shingle beaches to ancient woodland and charming thatched villages.

Box Hill

So much to explore

Box Hill is the perfect place to discover a family walk and explore the beautiful Surrey Hills. Forming part of the North Downs, Box Hill has breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside. It's home to some fantastic wildlife and plants too, including the Adonis blue butterfly and bee orchid.

Fell Foot

Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views

Situated at the very southern tip of Lake Windermere, Fell Foot is a great, family friendly location to play, explore and relax. Sweeping lawns offer plenty of space for games, picnics and gentle walks, while easy lake access makes the park perfect for paddling, swimming and boating.

Coniston and Little Langdale

Landscape of fell, meadow and woodland around Coniston Water

At five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet, Coniston Water is the third largest of the lakes. It provided an important fish source for the monks of Furness Abbey who owned the lake and much of the surrounding land in the 13th and 14th Centuries.

Cleddau Woodlands

Take a break from the coast in these quiet, wooded backwaters

The sheltered waterway of the Cleddau runs from the county town of Haverfordwest down to Milford Haven. Along the way it passes Little Milford Wood, the ancient oak woodland of Lawrenny and tidal mudflats at West Williamston.

Hembury and Holne Woods

Lichen-clad, ancient oak woodland valleys following the River Dart

Hembury and Holne contain two discreet woods on the south-eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park.

Perched at the top of Hembury Woods with far reaching views over Dartmoor, the iron-age Hembury Hill Fort gives you a real sense of what it would have been like to live in a protected palisade.

Divis and the Black Mountain

Divis and the Black Mountain offer spectacular views across Northern Ireland

The mountains rest in the heart of the Belfast Hills, which provide the backdrop to the city's skyline. The rich, varied archaeological landscape is home to a host of wildlife. There are walking trails along a variety of terrain: through heath, on stone tracks, along boardwalks and road surface.

Noss Mayo

Discover dramatic cliffs and the tranquil Yealm Estuary

Explore the quaint village of Noss Mayo situated at the mouth of the river Yealm.

Nymans

A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.

In the late 1800s Ludwig Messel bought the Nymans Estate in the Sussex High Weald to make a dream family house. Inspired by the wooded surroundings he created a garden with plants collected from around the world. Here this creative family entertained friends and family, enjoyed relaxing, playing and picnicking in the garden and woods.

Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood

Explore Essex's second largest area of common land after Epping Forest, a survivor of a lost way of life

Lose yourself in 214 acres of heath, gorse and coppice encompassing a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), ancient woodland and military defences designed to give Napoleon a run for his money.

Exmouth

Discover the gateway to the famous Jurassic Coast

Follow a clifftop walk with breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast with a night under the stars at Prattshayes caravan and campsite.

Dunwich Heath and Beach

A precious landscape on the Suffolk coast

Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature.

A rare and precious habitat, the Heath is home to special species such as the Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, ant-lion, adders and much more.

East Portlemouth to Start Point

Unspoilt, wild coastline with golden sandy beaches

Wild and rugged with heart thumping walks, East Portlemouth to Prawle Point is a complete contrast to its busier neighbour Salcombe. Leave the crowds behind and discover unspoilt beaches and blustery cliffs where you might not meet a soul for miles.

Llyn Peninsula

A dazzling jewel of a place with sparkling seas, sandy beaches and vast skies

We proudly care for some of the Llŷn Peninsula's best beaches and most stunning headland - from the sweeping beach and colourful beach huts of Llanbedrog to the whistling sands at Porthor.

Cuckmere Valley

Flower-rich chalk grassland with stunning views of the Cuckmere River

With fantastic views of the Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Valley is a haven for wildlife, from over-wintering wildfowl to colourful wild flowers.

Cradle Valley is a wonderful example of this species-rich chalk grassland, attracting rare and colourful butterflies and plants in summer.

Mendip Hills

Dramatic gorges and ancient woodland rising above the Somerset Levels

The Mendip Hills run east-west across Somerset from Frome to Brean Down. Inside they are hiding fascinating secrets such as underground caves and rivers, making the hills a popular centre for caving.

From the outside they reveal centuries of history from the pre-historic at Cheddar to the Iron-Age at Brent Knoll and a Victorian fort at Brean Down.

Dunsland

A grand Parkland abundant in wildlife and with over 900 years of history

Perfect for a walk or picnic, the tranquil, ancient parkland of Dunsland park once befitted the grand house that stood in its midst.

The park is home to a variety of trees, including 700-year-old Sweet Chestnuts and old fruit trees.

Wander around the remaining buildings of Tudor Dunsland House. All apart from the old stable and coach house were lost in a fire in the 1960s.

Bude to Morwenstow

This most eastern tip of the north Cornwall coast offers vast beaches and hidden delights

This stretch of coast between Bude and Morwenstow is one of Cornwall's wild and dramatic corners with a character all of its own. You'll find beaches such as Sandymouth, perfect for rockpooling or surfing, and backdrops of sheer cliffs made of stony clay rock.

Whether you're looking for a short stroll or a more challenging walk there are many exhilarating coastal walks to enjoy.

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