Is Leeds Castle A National Trust Property?

From pick your own pumpkin spots, to autumn gardens at National Trust properties and special events at the likes of Hever Castle and Leeds Castle, with so much to do you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Is Leeds Castle English Heritage or National Trust?

Great British Heritage Pass includes National Trust and English Heritage sites, Welsh and Scottish sites, plus royal sites and other private places like Leeds Castle.

Can I use my National Trust card at Leeds Castle?

No, Leeds Castle isn’t affiliated with the National Trust or English Heritage, but if you pay once you can return for a year for free.

Who is Leeds Castle owned by?

Leeds Castle Foundation

What castles are owned by the National Trust?

Find a fort in the South West

• Bodiam Castle. near Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Archetypal 14th century moated castle with ruined interior – a glimpse of medieval splendour.
• Castle Ward. Downpatrick, County Down. Unique 18th-century mansion, famed for its mixture of architectural styles.
• Castle Drogo. near Exeter, Devon.

Can I use my National Trust membership at English Heritage sites?

Can I use my National Trust card for entry into English Heritage sites? No. The memberships are separate and being a member of one organisation will not gain you entry into the other.

Can National Trust members get into English Heritage sites for free?

As a member of the National Trust, you can visit other heritage sites around the world for free. The organisations are listed on the INTO website.

How can I get into Leeds Castle for free?

You will need a good Ordnance Survey Map to find the footpaths, but once located you will have access to the grounds of Leeds Castle free of charge. You are supposed to “keep to the paths” but you may find yourself veering off and following the other visitors here and there.

Where is free with National Trust membership?

The National Trust looks after 500 sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Being a member means that you will get free entry to all these sites. You can see all the National Trust properties and natural sites on their official website. The only thing you need to do is to search for you preferred location.

Where can I go with a National Trust card?

National Trust Places You Must Visit When You Become A Member

• Stourhead in Wiltshire.
• Dunster Castle and Gardens in Somerset.
• Lydford Gorge in Devon.
• Lundy Island near Devon.
• Brownsea Island near Dorset.
• Corfe Castle in Dorset.
• Bodnant Garden in Wales.
• West Green House Garden in Hampshire.

Does the queen own Leeds Castle?

Richard followed tradition and granted Leeds Castle to his Queen in 1382. Anne spent the Christmas before her wedding at Leeds Castle and she and Richard were regular visitors.

Is Hever Castle National Trust?

Hever Castle and Gardens is privately owned and we are not part of the National Trust or English Heritage.

Which family owned Leeds Castle?

Leeds Castle is often referred to as the “Castle of Queens, Queen of Castles”. Perhaps the Castle’s most famous owner was King Henry VIII, who transformed the castle for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.

Can I use my National Trust card at Edinburgh castle?

You can also use your card to visit heritage sites in Scotland, looked after by the National Trust for Scotland.

How many stately homes are owned by the National Trust?

We look after over 300 historic buildings, from the grand and imposing to the small and quirky. Explore our places from afar and discover some of the stories behind our houses and the inhabitants who called them home.

What is the newest National Trust property?

• Newly opening National Trust houses.
• Chartwell, Kent.
• Cragside, Northumberland.
• Berrington Hall, Herefordshire.
• Montacute House, Somerset.
• Tredegar House, Newport.
• Wallington, Northumberland.
• Buckland Abbey, Devon.

Which is better National Trust or English Heritage membership?

The National Trust potentially offers more variety. This is because you can see historic houses, castles, palaces, parkland, nature and even coastline (entry doesn’t usually cost anything, but remember you’ll get free parking too!). However, with English Heritage, you can see castles, ruins and ancient landmarks.

Whats the difference between the National Trust and English Heritage?

2. Re: National Trust or English Heritage? English Heritage sites are to do with history and national trust sites are to with history but also possibly gardens and landscapes.

Is Tintagel Castle free to National Trust members?

If you are a Member and wish to book, your ticket will still be free.

Can I use my National Trust card at Tintagel Castle?

No. Tintagel Castle is an English Heritage property and so only free to EH members.

Is it cheaper to join National Trust at a property?

Do you offer discounts on memberships? As a charity, we don’t offer general discounts on membership. Your membership helps us to look after over 500 special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.