🚗 Do Blue Badge holders have to pay at National Trust properties?
✅ Parking:
Blue Badge holders usually park for free at National Trust car parks—even if there’s normally a parking charge.
However, the exact policy can vary slightly depending on the location. Here’s how it typically works:
- If the car park is National Trust-owned and charges for parking, Blue Badge holders can park for free, but you’ll often need to display both your Blue Badge and a National Trust card, OR request a special permit from the NT if you’re not a member.
- If you’re not a member, you may need to speak to staff or the visitor centre to get a free parking pass for the day.
🪪 National Trust Members:
If you’re a Blue Badge holder and a National Trust member, you can apply for a free ‘permanent car sticker’ or ‘accessible parking permit’ that covers all NT pay-and-display car parks.
You can request this by contacting the National Trust directly.
🏛️ Entry to Properties
- Blue Badge holders do not automatically get free entry to National Trust houses, gardens, or historic sites.
- However, many locations offer free entry for carers or companions who accompany a disabled visitor.
- Accessibility guides and facilities vary by site, and many have adapted access for wheelchair users.
🔍 Tip:
Always check the individual property’s access and parking information on the National Trust website before you go—some partner-run or third-party car parks may have different rules.