National Trust Explorer Pass

If you're planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass to tailor your trip and enjoy entry to most of the places in their care

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
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An Explorer Pass enables you to enjoy entry to over 500 places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

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Visit Britain is the official shop of the British Tourist Authority.

Highlights

  • Enter many places in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland with the Explorer Pass: it gives you access to hundreds of National Trust sites, including famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures.
  • Flexible ticket options for every trip: choose from 4, 8, or 14-day passes. Pick what fits your travel plans and explore at your own pace.
  • Explore historic houses, gardens, and coastlines: from grand homes to wild forests and beautiful shores, there is something for everyone.
  • Enjoy complimentary parking at National Trust parking areas: this allows you to save money and travel with ease. Explore numerous destinations in a single day!
  • Perfect for cultural, natural, and family outing: whether you’re passionate about history, enjoy outdoor strolls, or seek family outings, the Explorer Pass encompasses everything.


 

What's included

  • Entry into most of the places in National Trust’s care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • Free parking in the car parks

  • Food and drinks

Prepare for the experience

Ticket Types and Prices

A single pass (one adult):

  • Four days – £36
  • Eight days – £48
  • 14 days – £63

A joint pass (two adults):

  • Four days – £59
  • Eight days – £77
  • 14 days – £103

A family pass (with one adult):

  • Four days – £41
  • Eight days – £53
  • 14 days – £68

A family pass (with two adults):

  • Four days – £64
  • Eight days – £82
  • 14 days – £108

Accessibility information

  • National Trust places include information about accessibility on their specific property webpage under the ‘Accessibility’ link. Search for places here

Ticket restrictions

  • Passes are not for resale
  • No refunds will be given for any unused days of the Explorer Pass
  • The pass is for the named person(s) only. ID may be requested (driver’s license, passport or identity card)
  • This pass is only available to groups of 10 or fewer people. Passes are not available to buy at National Trust properties and can only be purchased online
     

Parking

  • The Explorer Pass includes free parking in National Trust car parks
    • To use the pass for parking, please print the confirmation and visibly display the information shown under the dotted line on the vehicle’s dashboard
    • If you don’t have access to a printer please write down and display the order reference number found in your confirmation email
  • Coaches are excluded. Vans, motorhomes and caravans are subject to local restrictions

With an Explorer Passes you can enjoy free entry to most National Trust locations and free parking in the car parks.

Opening hours may be subject to change at any time. So it is best to check here before planning a visit. Please check opening times before you visit and whether you need to book in advance.

There are some excluded places where the Explorer Pass won’t give you free admission. These include:

  • Aberdeunant, Carmarthenshire
  • Ascott, Buckinghamshire
  • Ashdown House, Oxfordshire
  • The Beatles’ Childhood Homes (20 Forthlin Rd & Mendips), Liverpool
  • Boarstall Duck Decoy, Buckinghamshire
  • Boarstall Tower, Buckinghamshire
  • Braithwaite Hall, North Yorkshire
  • Buscot Park, Oxfordshire
  • Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire
  • Cobham Wood & Mausoleum, Kent
  • Dorneywood Garden, Buckinghamshire
  • Eastbury Manor House, London
  • Force Crag Mine, Lake District
  • Grantham House, Lincolnshire
  • Gray’s Printing Press, Northern Ireland
  • The Homewood, Surrey
  • Housesteads Fort, Northumberland
  • Long Crendon Courthouse, Buckinghamshire
  • Lundy, Devon
  • Moulton Hall, North Yorkshire
  • Nether Alderley Mill, Cheshire
  • Oakhurst Cottage, Surrey
  • Orford Ness, Suffolk
  • Owletts, Kent
  • Pitstone Windmill, Buckinghamshire
  • Priest’s House, Somerset
  • Princes Risborough Manor House, Buckinghamshire
  • Priory Cottage, Oxfordshire
  • St John’s Jerusalem, Kent
  • St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall
  • Shute Barton, Devon
  • Steam Yacht Gondola, Lake District
  • Stembridge Tower Mill, Somerset
  • Stonehenge, Wiltshire
  • Wakehurst Place, Sussex
  • West Green House, Hampshire
  • Westwood Manor, Wiltshire

  • White Mill, Dorset


    The Explorer Pass doesn’t provide admission to places with reciprocal entry agreements, such as English Heritage (including Stonehenge and Housesteads Fort), National Trust for Scotland or other International National Trusts Organisation members. Exceptions also include places managed by Historic House Hotels Ltd, Cadw, London Partner properties and local authorities.

Frequently asked questions for the National Trust Explorer Pass

  • How do I use the Explorer Pass?

    You purchase the pass online, choose a start date, and it becomes valid for 4, 8 or 14 consecutive days. 

    Simply show your pass at the entrance of participating National Trust sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • Is the Explorer Pass accessible for visitors with disabilities?

    The National Trust partners with AccessAble to provide detailed accessibility guides for each property. 

    Many sites offer step‑free access, accessible toilets, and an Essential Companion card so carers can enter free

  • Does the Explorer Pass include parking?

    Yes, free parking at National Trust car parks is included, helping you save money and making visits more convenient.

  • Is the Explorer Pass accessible for visitors with disabilities?

    The National Trust partners with AccessAble to provide detailed accessibility guides for each property. 

    Many sites offer step‑free access, accessible toilets, and an Essential Companion card so carers can enter free

How to get there

National Trust Explorer Passes cover entry to most of the places in their care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by National Trust.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email from Digitickets. Your confirmation from Digitickets acts as your pass. Please take the order confirmation with you (digitally on your device or printed out) when visiting National Trust places during the validity period of your pass. Mobile coverage may be limited at the property, so passholders are advised to download the confirmation email to their device beforehand.