National Trust Parking

[Gary217]

Re car parking, many NT places are fine for larger vehicles but some are not, and some are down very narrow roads. Best to check each property/venue before setting off. On balance more good than difficult places so we feel membership is worthwhile.

 

[joe and sue]

2 more i have just thought of / remembered from 2019:
Both in Scotland:
Falkirk Wheel
Kelpies, ( needs to be seen at night as well)
Both are a great day out, and both allow over-nighting in their car parks., if you just ask

 

[Lenny HB]

Still looking fir any suggestions for additional spots on the map.
Criteria - easy to park 8m+ Motorhome and you can get a cup of tea. Not limiting it to NT.

Thanks

Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, TN32 5UA.
Plenty of parking for large Motorhomes, cafe and right next to the river & short walk to the station for the steam train.

 

[orridge]

Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, TN32 5UA.
Plenty of parking for large Motorhomes, cafe and right next to the river & short walk to the station for the steam train.

The Castle Inn opposite also allows stopovers in the Pub carpark should you wish.

 

[ceejayt]

2 more i have just thought of / remembered from 2019:
Both in Scotland:
Falkirk Wheel
Kelpies, ( needs to be seen at night as well)
Both are a great day out, and both allow over-nighting in their car parks., if you just ask

Excellent. Will let you know when added.

Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, TN32 5UA.
Plenty of parking for large Motorhomes, cafe and right next to the river & short walk to the station for the steam train.

Thank you willlet you know when added

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[ceejayt]

Added to THE MAP today:

Bridlington South Beach
Falkirk Wheel
Kelpies
Southwold Pier Car Park
Bodiam Castle

There are now 116 pins on THE MAP

Thanks al - keep them coming - criteria - easy parking and entry over 8m long vehicle and a cup of tea

 

[BooBooKing]

We have been NT members for 8 years. I have never had a problem parking at an NT property-in fact usually the people on parking duty go out of their way to help you locate a space, often in the coach parking area if there is one. Try and get there early though if its a popular place!

 

[Figaro]

Here we are then, a reply from National Trust .......

Hi Chris

Thanks for your email.

As a member of the National Trust of Scotland as long as you display your car sticker that will entitle you to free parking at all car parks which belong to the National Trust.

I hope this helps and we look forward to seeing you at our properties in the summer.

Kind regards
Enid
Supporter Services Centre
National Trust

So thanks to ManTheVan for correcting me, I think I'll be re-newing my membership

 

[Langtoftlad]

Officially reciprocal membership doesn't include free parking... but it depends on each property... sometimes I've found it free, sometimes pay & display.
Happy to pay when necessary... savings are great.

 

[Figaro]

Officially reciprocal membership doesn't include free parking... but it depends on each property... sometimes I've found it free, sometimes pay & display.

Have you read my post above ?
This is a reply today from NT England, seems pretty clear to me

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[Langtoftlad]

Why the attitude ?
Did I mention NTS
There are other affliated Trusts.

 

[Figaro]

The thread title is National Trust Parking and the query was if NT Scotland membership covered parking at NT England sites, to that we have a definitive answer - no attitude

 

[Langtoftlad]

But it doesn't at their pay & display sites... as the NTS card doesn't have the necessary barcode.

Anyway neither the tread title, nor the OP mention NTS.

So my post remains valid.

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[ManTheVan]

But it doesn't at their pay & display sites... as the NTS card doesn't have the necessary barcode.

Anyway neither the tread title, nor the OP mention NTS.

So my post remains valid.

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Honestly, Langtoftlad the NTS car park card/sticker thing (green this year) really does work at all NT car parks, whether pay & display or not, as long as you leave it visible. There’s no fee to pay. You’re right in saying that the barcode on the NTS membership card doesn’t work, but the exemption allows you to use your NTS car park card instead.

 

[ManTheVan]

Here we are then, a reply from National Trust .......

Hi Chris

Thanks for your email.

As a member of the National Trust of Scotland as long as you display your car sticker that will entitle you to free parking at all car parks which belong to the National Trust.

I hope this helps and we look forward to seeing you at our properties in the summer.

Kind regards
Enid
Supporter Services Centre
National Trust

So thanks to ManTheVan for correcting me, I think I'll be re-newing my membership

Glad to have been of assistance! Hope to get a lot of value from our membership this year.

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[Langtoftlad]

...and you can buy the sticker on ebay.
Tbh, not bothered about NTS... I belong to Malta's trust.
I'd say 25% of places visited have required me to pay for parking.
I don't know what the sanction is, if you don't pay & display.
I think they're as viscous as overstaying a supermarket carpark... not yet.

 

[ceejayt]

Kind of off topic guys a d gals.

This thread was /is supposed to be about identifying NT (or NTS or Heritage) properties where it was easy to access and park an 8m+ motorhome to add to a map for the benefit of all funsters.

Suggestions still welcome and The map is here

thanks

 

[Arnside037]

You can park your motorhome in NT car parks but not overnight.

Yes and No. No you can't just stay overnight on a NT car park, but on some NT sites you can book if they have dedicated parking bays. Stourhead is one for example. Not cheap but includes admission. Being a NT member is no advantage though as for reasons to do with NT as a Charity status, they can't do lower prices for members and therefore 'penalise ' non-members. Well that's what they said to me when I asked.

 

[Tigger-Tim]

Have a look at this map that ceejayt has created.

NT and Heritage Site advice for larger motorhomes

National Trust, English Heritage sites and the like can sometimes be described as the best services near the motorway. Ideal to stop off and have a cup of tea and a meander. But, if your motorhome is 8m long or more you may find this map useful to tell you which sites are easier to access. Red...

www.zeemaps.com

Fabulous list.

As a local, I'd put Brockhampton (Herefordshire) on the amber list - a mile or so of single track road with limited passing places.

 

[ceejayt]

Fabulous list.

As a local, I'd put Brockhampton (Herefordshire) on the amber list - a mile or so of single track road with limited passing places.

Thanks

will add that to the map!

just been to Dinefwr myself which is on the map already and can confirm there is plenty of parking Very friendly staff

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[Stealaway]

If you are thinking of joining, this may save you a few pence,

Buying the Scotch national Trust membership, its cheaper, (£87 for two for 60 years old compared to the English National Trust cost of £120 for two), and allows you full access to the English national trust sites.

I cant think why you would want to rob the English NT so as to give it to the Scottish NT

 

[The Cruisers]

We went to Stourhead CL (CMC) a couple of weeks ago. We stayed for 3 nights at a cost of £63 - hard standing with EHU and two adults.
We are NT members as well. It was absolutely wonderful to be able to wander around the estate after closing time when it wasn’t busy. It was very peaceful and would definitely go again.

There was plenty of room for large Motorhomes in the car parks as well

 

[ceejayt]

We went to Stourhead CL (CMC) a couple of weeks ago. We stayed for 3 nights at a cost of £63 - hard standing with EHU and two adults.
We are NT members as well. It was absolutely wonderful to be able to wander around the estate after closing time when it wasn’t busy. It was very peaceful and would definitely go again.

There was plenty of room for large Motorhomes in the car parks as well

Thanks. Will make sure it is in the map

 

[hja]

There is a review of Stourhead CL on the CMC site saying that next year they are changing their charging regime. Currently £21 a night but for this particular family (2 adults, van & dog(s)) it will be £31 a night. If that is correct I think people will think twice. I know you get access to the gardens for free - but even so!!!!!

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

I cant think why you would want to rob the English NT so as to give it to the Scottish NT

Because I'm Scottish

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[Wee Bold Davy]

Because I'm Scottish

I am a member of the NT but it was a close run thing, but may change sides next year as I'll spend a lot of time in Scotland now I'm retired

 

[gwyntaxi]

Never been a member but we are considering joining.
I know there is an ongoing discussion with CAMpRA regarding overnighting but what is the parking generally like for motorhomers.
Pointless joining if we wont be able to get in the car parks.
6.7 m motorhome.
Thanks in advance.
Graham

If thinking of joining check out joining the Scotland National trust same benefits you can use in England/Wales but joining Scotland is cheaper or at least was, so
look into it first, N.Zealand used to be even cheaper.

 

[joe and sue]

If thinking of joining check out joining the Scotland National trust same benefits you can use in England/Wales but joining Scotland is cheaper or at least was, so
look into it first, N.Zealand used to be even cheaper.

Never been a member but we are considering joining.
I know there is an ongoing discussion with CAMpRA regarding overnighting but what is the parking generally like for motorhomers.
Pointless joining if we wont be able to get in the car parks.
6.7 m motorhome.
Thanks in advance.
Graham

Have never had a problem parking our 8.3 mtr TAG at any NT property,
Just ask and if necessary they will direct you to the coach parking area,
Joe

 

[Poursay]

Looking at it from another angle, does my NT membership allow me free access and parking in Scotland?

 

[ceejayt]

Looking at it from another angle, does my NT membership allow me free access and parking in Scotland?

I believe so

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