National Trust Membership is it worth it??

this video is three points about the national trust that I think are important to think about before going for the membership, I hope it helps.

[@RJ-ss7em]

A really helpful and balanced video, Dan. I was persuaded to join yesterday and I've spent the last twenty four hours agonizing about whether it was the right thing to do. I don't drive so getting to certain places is going to be pretty much impossible. I wish they'd do more to make to make their properties accessible from mainline railway stations. Having said that, I should end up visiting enough places to make it worthwhile. Even if I only do three or four more over the next 12 months, I'll break even.

[@crusaderdanbottledigginguk]

Thanks a lot Robin, im in the same position at the moment i have got my moneys worth so to speak, but am really struggling to get to the further away places now. As you say with no transport its really hard. Thanks for ur comment

[@Doubledig]

Well done for posting the video, Dan. I was an NT member years ago and made the most of my membership by visiting lots of properties. I am thinking about joining again, not for the historic houses, but because I support the work they do for nature, owning coastline and many other areas of natural beauty. I was able to visit the Farne Islands (NT) 3 years ago which was fabulous. I don't currently own a car, so I doubt I'll be able to get to many properties and with the current 'lockdown' (Covid-19) travelling is out of the question. Charities will be really struggling at the moment. I wish NT would do a reduced membership for people who can't travel to properties but wish to support them.

[@crusaderdanbottledigginguk]

Thank you for your comment. I agree some kind of low monthly donation when you can not get to the places would be good, and i am in the same boat now no car so im paying for places i can not go even with no lockdown. Suppose its a good cause anyway. I can imagine visiting tje Farne Islands was brilliant.Thanks again

[@Doubledig]

NT have announced they expect to lose £200M in income during 2020 because of Covid-19. They need support!

[@crusaderdanbottledigginguk]

Jesus that is a lot, yes they really do keep our history going!

[@bluebell0138]

@@Doubledig - How long will keep giving them money and getting nothing in return??

[@Doubledig]

It's called donating to a good cause.

[@IanYGath]

I agree it is a good cause. Sadly without it many historic places would succumb to the developer’s greed. Have a blessed 2020. 🙂👍🏻🍻

[@crusaderdanbottledigginguk]

Yes i absolutely agree mate they really would. Thank you 👍

[@lucymarshall123]

I joined it looking forward to use it

[@ethicalbunny]

I don’t agree with everything they do but we got a membership and it has been great. Especially through the winter we had something “free” to do every weekend and they often have events and talks so it’s fine returning to one’s you have been too 😊😊

[@goblinking661]

This has brought my world crashing down... (Who's the broad?)

[@nikkik3263]

Agree.. totally worth it. I have lifetime membership

[@davebrooker4837]

They destroy everything they go near, a disgrace how they chop everything down.