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: 
heelis@nationaltrust.org.uk
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

Murlough National Nature Reserve

An extraordinarily beautiful dune landscape

Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967.  It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching due to its spectacular location at the edge of Dundrum Bay and the Mourne Mountains.

Canons Ashby

A tranquil Elizabethan manor house set in beautiful 18th-century gardens

Built by the Drydens using the remains of a medieval priory, the house and gardens have survived largely unaltered since 1710 and are presented as they were during the time of Sir Henry Dryden, a Victorian antiquary, passionate about the past.

Frensham Little Pond

Bishop's fish pond amidst stunning heathland and abundant wildlife

Frensham Little Pond and Great Pond were originally created in the 13th century, to supply fish to the Bishop of Winchester and his court, whilst visiting Farnham Castle. Today the pond and surrounding area is a sanctuary for wildlife with always something new to see.

Newtown National Nature Reserve

A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife

This is the only National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. It is a beautiful retreat that has something to offer boat owners, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and historians or just those in search of peace and tranquility.

Godolphin

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden and historic house

Discover Godolphin, rich in archaeology and wildlife. Travel back in time as you wander around the 16th-century garden, one of the most important historic gardens in Europe.

Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl

The gateway to the Surrey Hills

Open the gate and step into a colourful mosaic of purple, greens and gold. All is quiet apart from the sounds of nature. Visit and discover why Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Hatfield Forest

Ancient royal hunting forest

Hatfield Forest is the best surviving example in Britain of an almost complete Royal Hunting Forest. It has seen many owners, from Kings to commonors. No other Forest on earth evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting Forest so completely.

Hanbury Hall and Gardens

William and Mary-style country house, garden and park

Built in 1701 by Thomas Vernon, a lawyer and whig MP for Worcester, Hanbury Hall is a beautiful country house.

Harewoods

Hidden woodlands, lush green meadows, tranquil ponds and an ancient common

The Harewoods estate was created over a number of years by the Victorian London stockbroker, Alfred Howard Lloyd, and forms a large part of the countryside in and around the picturesque village of Outwood - take a look at the Outwood village w

Goddards

An intimate Arts and Crafts style family home and complementary gardens

Discover the cherished family home of Noel Goddard Terry, owner of the famous chocolate-making firm Terry’s of York. The house was designed by architect Walter Brierley in the Arts and Crafts style and is complemented by four acres of gardens, designed by George Dillistone. A hidden gem - only a stone's throw away from York City Centre.

Marsden Moor Estate

Take a walk on the wild side and explore an ecological paradise

Discover the beautiful countryside and rugged scenery of Marsden Moor. With more than 5000 acres of moorland to explore, there is always something new to see.

Fountains Abbey

Cistercian abbey, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park

For centuries people have been drawn to this inspiring place.

From humble beginnings the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world.

Lanlay Meadows

A landscape abandoned by a generation of progress

A step into Lanlay Meadows is a step back in time, where sprawling, unkempt hedgerows meet gnarled, twisted old oak trees.

Farmed for centuries, this small fragment of land has lain unchanged for decades, avoiding the wrath of today's flail hedge trimmers and fertilisers and becoming a rare haven for a huge array of wildlife.

Mount Stewart

The exotic luxuriance of Mount Stewart's celebrated gardens, created in the 1920s by Edith, Lady Londonderry has helped make it one of Northern Ireland's most popular Trust's properties with all the family.

Fowey Estuary

Spectacular walks, secluded beaches and exceptional views

A spectacular coastline, combined with a lively working Cornish port, lends this area its unique character and charm. 

There's a network of footpaths to discover, making the area great walking country, with the South West Coast Path offering sweeping views and a few hilly challenges.

Dinefwr

12th-century Welsh castle, historic house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park

A magical land of power and influence for more than 2,000 years, Dinefwr Park and Castle is an iconic place in the history of Wales. Two forts are evidence of a dominant Roman presence. The powerful Lord Rhys held court at Dinefwr and influenced decisions in Wales.

The visionaries, George and Cecil Rice designed the superb 18th-century landscape that you see today.

Cliveden Gardens and Maze

Glorious gardens overlooking the River Thames.

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age.

Little Clarendon

Late 15th-century stone house

Little Clarendon was built in the late 15th century for a family of some local distinction, but its origins and early history remain mysterious.

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate

Truly a hidden gem

One of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia, the Hall is a place of surprises and delights, a mixture of opulence and homeliness where each room has something to feed the imagination. From the stained glass windows in the great hall to the nodding mandarins in the chinese bedroom; from Queen Mary's teapot in the dining room to the copper pans in the kitchen. Story boxes for the childr

Limpsfield Common

Ancient common on the Greensand Ridge where time comes home to sleep

Limpsfield Common was used by commoners for grazing their animals and collecting stone and firewood. Now, with its extensive network of footpaths and bridleways through patches of open heathland and large areas of woodland, the Common is a perfect place to enjoy the countryside, whether walking, cycling or horseriding. There’s an old Roman road to saunter along too.

Mottisfont

A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens

Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this lovely old house. Crafted from a medieval priory, it is full of surprises, with art that intrigues and delights. Come back throughout the year to see different exhibitions in the gallery and the latest installations by our artists in residence.

Hinton Ampner

Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens

This elegant country manor and tranquil garden sit so harmoniously within the landscape that one cannot exist without the other.

Studley Royal Park

Studley Park Royal is a designated World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire.

Bradley

Delightful medieval manor house, set in woodland and meadows

Unspoilt and fascinating medieval manor house, still a relaxed family home. Wander through rooms untouched by time, warm yourself by the open fire, and unwind in the tranquil garden.

Located in a green haven of riverside meadows and woodland hidden away in the heart of the town.

Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Far-reaching views of rolling valleys and hills

Cherhill Down is well known for its White Horse and views of the Lansdowne Monument, which can be seen for miles around.

Walk to the top of the Down and be rewarded with great views. In the summer enjoy carpets of chalk grassland flowers and the sound of skylarks.

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