How the National Trust began


Victorian philanthropists Miss Octavia Hill, Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley and Sir Robert Hunter founded the National Trust in 1895. They wanted to give people a chance to get out in the fresh air for recreation and renewal of their spirits in an industrial age where towns and cities were often grimy, dismal places.


Their ethos, to protect countryside, coast and properties for the nation to enjoy, continues in the National Trust’s policy today.


Their first building acquisition was the Alfriston Clergy House in Sussex, purchased in 1896. The first property bought by the Trust in the West Country was Barrington Court, in 1907.


The first nature reserve to be acquired by the Trust was Wicken Fen near Cambridge, in 1899 – since then 40 more acres have been added to the reserve over time.


The National Trust today


Today the Trust protects more than 700 miles of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 627,000 acres of land in total.


There are now 40 castles in the Trust’s care, along with 215 houses and gardens, 76 nature reserves, six World Heritage sites, 43 pubs and inns and since 2008, three historic hotels.


The millions of objects looked after by the Trust include the Oscar awarded to George Bernard Shaw, a photograph album the size of a postage stamp, 26 sets of samurai armour and the national collection of lawnmowers!


Apart from a great day out, National Trust cafes and HINTON AMPNER, BRAMDEAN, Nr. ALRESFORD SO24 0LA


Enjoy this magnificent 20th Century garden which unites formal design with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades. Scented plants, unexpected vistas and fine topiary combine to provide enduring interest.


The house contains a fine collection of English furniture, hardstones and Italian paintings.


Tea Room.


Open Mid March to End October 11.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Thursday & Friday Tel: 01962 771305 or email hintonampner@nationaltrust.org.uk for details


Charlecote Park, near Stratford-upon-Avon


Visit our website or call for opening times, admission prices and events.


For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/charlecote or call us on 01789 470277


Explore stunning places and their intriguing histories in Gloucestershire countryside


Relax and enjoy fresh air as you explore the Cotswold countryside.


Have a great time at exciting events, shows, music and theatre performances. Find out more on:


Chedworth Roman Villa Romantic archaeological remains of the 4th-century Roman villa, nestled in a wooded combe. Open Tuesdays-Sundays & Bank Hol 10am-5pm 01242 890256


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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lodgepark


Registered charity No. 205846 Country Gardener


Lodge Park & Sherborne Estate A unique 17th-century banqueting and gambling house. Available to hire for weddings. Open Fridays-Sundays & BH Mon 11am-4pm 01451 844130


restaurants offer good quality food, often produced in their own kitchen gardens these days. Food events, including farmers’ markets are held in various properties.


If you want to stay on site, there are holiday cottages and apartments available to rent in more than 360 of the Trust’s properties, in beautiful locations across the country. If you’re feeling active, then the Trust’s working holidays may suit you – getting to stay and work on one of the many fascinating properties.


If you join the National Trust you can visit these places as often as you like for the annual subscription fee (special exhibitions and events may incur an extra charge).


To find out more go to the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk or phone 0844 800 1895.


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