Free day out
Free entry to National Trust sites for unpaid carers
United Kingdom
National Trust offers free entry to any of its sites for up to two carers or essential companions.
How to claim
National Trust offers free entry to any of its sites for up to two carers or essential companions. The person you care for will still need to either pay for entry or have National Trust membership for themselves though.
The National Trust also offers what is known as an Essential Companion card, which can be shown when you arrive at the attraction, making the process of gaining this free entry easier and quicker. This can be particularly good if you intend to visit one or more sites regularly. This card is issued to the person who requires care, and they can use it to bring anyone they like, including bringing different people every time if they wish. To order one of these cards, contact the National Trust by either calling 0344 800 1895, emailing enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or writing to National Trust, PO Box 574, Manvers, Rotherham, S63 3FH.
The National Trust also have a very thorough Access Guide, which can help if you or the person you care for have a disability. This guide tells you which of their sites have accessible toilets and changing facilities, lifts, audio support and access to wheelchairs, electric mobility vehicles and even mountain trikes. To find out more, you can take a look at the guide here.