National Trust members can access over 1,000 sites in 80 nations and territories worldwide for free or at a discount. This benefit extends beyond the 500 properties in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and existing agreements with National Trust for Scotland and An Taisce in Ireland.
The International National Trusts Organisation (INTO), a "global family of heritage trusts," enables these reciprocal agreements. All 106 INTO members, including the UK's National Trust, allow visits from members of other participating organisations.
This means a UK National Trust member visiting Italy, for example, could gain free access to sites run by Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI). Examples of savings include free entry to Italian castles, gardens, and villas, which typically charge 9 to 15 euros per adult ticket. In Canada, savings could exceed $20 (around £10) at Craigdarroch Castle, and in Australia, a visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary could save $70 AUD per adult.
To utilise this, members should check the INTO website for participating organisations in their destination. They can then visit the relevant organisation's website for a list of sites offering free or discounted entry, or contact the organisation directly for details.