National Trust Car Parks (1 Viewer)

[Nigel L]

We are thinking about joining the National Trust, as are planning on heading for Cornwall in a few weeks time, and believe that there are lots of NT places to see.
It says on their website that there is free parking on most of their car parks.
So, presumably this is only for daytime parking?
Does anyone know if any offer overnight parking?
Thanks.

 

[nidge]

Hi,
I do contract work for the National Trust in the Derbyshire area and none of the places I work at offer overnight parking. The Grounds are locked overnight for security and I would have thought this was the case around the country.
Nidge

 

[Figaro]

Overnight parking not allowed on all their sites I`ve been to or looked at online.
Quite a few are also pay and display

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[SpeedyDux]

We haven't tried any yet but the National Trust has its own campsites. Including 2 in Cornwall that seem to allow motorhomes.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/national-trust-caravan-sites

 

[ymfb]

Being a paid up member of the NT has got us into loads of places FOC, some just to walk the grounds. Never noticed rules on overnighting but suspect it's not allowed.

 

[jongood]

We be stopped at some. Just asked nicely. Stourton has a cl

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[CWH]

NT has lots of smaller car parks in Cornwall (and I suspect elsewhere) that aren't staffed out of season.

I've stayed on their campsite at Dolaucothi - went for one night, stayed for a week. Basic but quiet, lovely walks. Restful.

 

[StanandShirley]

Have mentioned this before but have contacted the NT about making overnight parking available at suitable sites as a small overnight change would help to create some more income. They informed they had no plans to allow this, they do as said above have a couple of site where you can stay as we did once. Seems such an easy way attract more members from the Motorhome family. Maybe more Motorhome Fun Members could write to the NT and see what happens

 

[Pausim]

Quite a few are also pay and display

Still free for NT Members. Currently an annual parking sticker is issued but I believe they are phasing this out in favour of something new involving the pay and display machines.

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[mikebeaches]

We be stopped at some. Just asked nicely. Stourton has a cl

Indeed, Stourton has a CL. But, as you say, ask nicely (as a member) and you may be able to stay over in the field car park at Stourton - we certainly were.

 

[Jands]

They are putting a strip on the membership card so you use the machine to get a free ticket.
So they can monitor member parking they say.
We got life membership years ago for both NT and BH.
Worth every penny, can stop just for lunch and a leg stretch and doesn't cost anything.
Most of the houses etc get locked up at night, but they do have some car parks in national parks although some have height restrictions.
Think most don't allow overnight stops but would not have thought they are monitored.

 

[El-Nido]

There are also lots of NT car parks by beaches. Many charge £4 plus for all day parking (not overnight camping though) but as a member we get to park for free. This in itself makes it worth joining.

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[The Wino]

There was a thread on here recently I think you can join the Scottish NT cheaper and still get the same benefits someone said you can do the same with the NT of malta and dead cheap!!!

 

[Jands]

They have agreements to allow each other's members to use their facilities.
Not sure how the parking will work out though if they don't get their cards upgraded.
You would be ok like now leaving your card in the window at car parks.

 

[magicsurfbus]

My other half is a NT member so she carries the window sticker with her whichever vehicle we're in and we park for free. They'll often ask to see the membership card as a back up.

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[Pausim]

They are putting a strip on the membership card so you use the machine to get a free ticket.

My new card has no strip so I checked on line. It appears that the new pay and dislay machines will scan the QR code on cards.

 

[peterc10]

Whatever you do don't try and park at the car park at the Lizard. I got through with millimetres to spare and it took 20 minutes to go 100 yards. Bit stressful to say the least.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

My new card has no strip so I checked on line. It appears that the new pay and dislay machines will scan the QR code on cards.

Yes, the last couple of times that I have visited my card has been scanned on arrival

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[The general]

Whatever you do don't try and park at the car park at the Lizard. I got through with millimetres to spare and it took 20 minutes to go 100 yards. Bit stressful to say the least.

Park in village ( leave contribution in box ) and walk to point that's best .

 

[peterc10]

Park in village ( leave contribution in box ) and walk to point that's best .

I know that now............

 

[klaatu]

We haven't tried any yet but the National Trust has its own campsites. Including 2 in Cornwall that seem to allow motorhomes.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/national-trust-caravan-sites

Thanks for reminding me about that. We were looking for a nice NT place to visit on our way south to the tunnel, and also a site to stay at for the weekend after the bank holiday. So now we've got both at the same time.

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[jumartoo]

The thin end of the wedge. Parking at Clumber Park in Notts. is now per person. So a car and two people (unless both are members) will mean the passenger has to pay. So no longer taking a family in with one card for the car. How long before other places cotton on???

Stupidly, people can get out of the car, walk through for free and then get back in. This has been done as told to us by the gatekeeper!

 

[138go]

No don't bother joining the National Trust .. Join the Scottish National Trust Instead .. Half the price and all the benefits .. You could be very brave and join the New Zealand National Trust as thats even cheaper and also gives you free access to English Heritage Sites as well.

We have been members of SNT for a few years now. Never had a problem with parking or entry they just scan your card.

 

[Janine]

We haven't tried any yet but the National Trust has its own campsites. Including 2 in Cornwall that seem to allow motorhomes.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/national-trust-caravan-sites

We stayed at the Teneriffe site on the Lizard a couple of years ago. It's in a stunning location and only about £15 a night.

The facilities were basic but clean although I think it was closed last year for a refurb.

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[138go]

We stayed at the Teneriffe site on the Lizard a couple of years ago. It's in a stunning location and only about £15 a night.

The facilities were basic but clean although I think it was closed last year for a refurb.

You can park at Kynance Cove NT Car Park if you are a member. There is a toilet there and the warden goes at 5pm .. Arrives back at 9am .. He said to us that he is not bothered what happens while he is not there as they don't pay him to worry about it.

On our travels we have found some really nice places to stay for a night you just have to keep looking .. If you expect to find places by using forums then you can be very disappointed. You turn up and there are 10 MH's already there. If you do find something really nice then keep it to yourself. If you don't then it may be full next time.

 

[Poursay]

I was told about the New Zealand NT arrangement but apparently you need an address in NZ. Our son lives in NZ so we could arrange that with no problem but does the NZ card cover you for the car park? If not then the cost could work out more if you use the car parks.

 

[138go]

The SNT one works fine. Not had a problem with that. Someone told me about the New Zealand one and I looked online at the time but didn't see any mention of having to actually live there.

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[Poursay]

I have done the obvious thing and emailed the NT! Will report back here when I get a reply

 

[Deneb]

The most obvious approach is not always the best approach unless you contacted the NT from a New Zealand email address. All you achieve is to draw their attention to the fact that you wish to avail yourself of a loophole that exists as a by-product of reciprocal arrangements between heritage organisations in different countries, intended to benefit their members.
The NT have reciprocal arrangements with a number of similar organisations around the world, and the information is available on their websites but usually not that easy to find. Whilst they all have free entry agreements to NT properties, I believe the NTS is the only trust which has a reciprocal parking agreement.
The NT have previously indicated that they are aware of the misuse of the arrangement by a minority of people, and that they monitor the situation and keep it under review.
So, something best not broadcast widely IMO, unless you want to shoot yourself in the foot Sorry, not intended to be rude but I think best to keep a low profile in the circumstances.
And yes, we are NTS members

 

[Silver-Fox]

Can we really expect the NT to allow overnight stay when they think they can dictate to their volunteers to wear the rainbow colours?

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