The National Trust is once again giving away 50,000 National Trust family day passes - here's how to claim yours.
Summer is supposedly here and if you're anything like us, you're searching for plenty of ways to keep active kids busy (and not bored) without having to dig deep in your pockets. So, if you're scouring the internet for things to do with kids that are fun, accessible and preferably free, we've got great news.
The National Trust is giving away 50,000 National Trust family day passes and the offer is live now and will run up until midnight on Monday July 29 2024 or when all passes have been claimed - which is likely to be well before then!
How to claim your free National Trust family pass
There are a couple of ways to nab your free family pass from the National Trust:
- Go to In Your Area and fill out the entry form. if you're successful at securing a free National Trust family pass, you'll find out straight away. I applied just now and mine landed in my inbox almost immediately!
- Grab a copy of the Daily Star, Daily Mirror or Daily Express newspapers up until Sunday 21 July to get your mitts on a free National Trust family pass voucher.
The free National Trust family pass will be valid until Sunday September 1 2024 inclusive but note that bank holidays and bank holiday weekends (Saturday August 24 to Monday August 26 2024 inclusive) are excluded from the offer.
If you miss out on the latest free National Trust ticket deal, do note that those aged under 5 get free entry to National Trust properties. And while that means everyone else will have to pay for their ticket, the National Trust has plenty of seasonal adventures and events for all ages.
Fancy treating someone else to a free National Trust day out? Then a National Trust digital gift card could be just the thing and they're available in multiples of £5 from £10 to £500.
Is the National Trust giving away free tickets?
Yes, the National Trust is giving away free tickets and the promotion is live now.
The National Trust is giving away free family day passes (worth up to £50 each) which grant free one-time entry to selected National Trust sites in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland until Friday, June 14, 2024. If you are lucky enough to secure the free National Trust voucher, be sure to use it before this date.
The free pass is single-use and allows entry for two adults and up to three children, or one adult and up to four children. Children refers to those aged 5-17 inclusive, and under-5s receive free admission at National Trust properties. There are some properties not included in the promotion, and those using the free pass are advised to check any exemptions before visiting.
How to claim FREE National Trust tickets
It's likely that the National Trust will run its own free ticket offering again later this year and you can find out more by registering on their website.
We say this because just last autumn, the National Trust was offering a free autumn pass which enabled a select few to choose from one of the hundreds of properties the charity cares for. The autumn promotion has now come to an end. But we've got our fingers crossed they'll launch a similar free ticket offer in the coming months.
Those receiving a pass are reminded to bear in mind that some places may be busier at certain dates and times. Weekdays are often quieter than weekends, with late morning or early afternoon the peak time for arrival. Although the latest free ticket deal is valid for most of the 500 National Trust properties across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, there is a list of properties exempt from the promotion , listed on the National Trust Website. The pass is only for entry and doesn’t cover any parking charges.
Do you need to book to use free National Trust tickets?
Yes, some Trust properties do require advance booking. Check the website before travelling as you might not be guaranteed entry if you have a free pass but haven’t booked.
Are the National Trust free tickets available to all?
Yes, if you secure free National Trust tickets they are available to everyone and they are valid from Monday - Sunday at participating properties within the advertised opening hours. However, they cannot be used at National Trust events where a separate charge is made, and the free passes are not valid on bank holiday weekends.
View the full terms and conditions here.
Can you bring a guest to the National Trust?
If you are a National Trust member, you can bring a guest. It depends on your specific membership, but if your membership card says '+ guest' after your name, you may bring a guest for free at National Trust pay-to-enter sites.
If your membership card doesn’t say ‘+ guest’ after your name, any guest you'd like to bring along will be required to pay for entry.
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