If you are already a member of the National Trust - thank you. You help play an important part in protecting Britain's most beautiful places for everyone to enjoy.

With so much to discover, you'll want to make the most of your membership - so here are a few tips to help you enjoy great days out time and again:

• Be the first to hear about garden tours, lectures, concerts and special events for families and children. And keep up to date on the issues and properties you care about - including refurbishments, plantings and new properties. Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter by clicking here.
  
  
• Use your handbook to quickly check the practicalities about the places you want to visit, such as opening times, disability access and whether or not you can get a cup of tea when you're there!
  
  
• You can discover a great deal more about the places we care for on this website. So come back soon for great photos, fascinating snippets of history and the latest news from the Trust.
  

As a charity, we simply couldn't protect the places that are precious to us all without our members. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.