The national trust provides wonderful spaces for all to enjoy. We visited Stourhead last Autumn and it was beautiful. We decided to keep our membership going during the peak of the Covid pandemic to do our part to help out. Since they've re opened, we've visited Stourhead again, which was lovely to see it in a completely different season, and we've managed to get to Lacock Abbey.Members or not, need to remember that due to social distancing rules and to keep guests safe, all tickets must be pre booked in advance. If you leave it to the last minute you won't get a ticket. Also there's no admittance on the day if you just turn up. Now for the missing 2 stars! In my opinion I think it is completely unfair for the NT to charge members the full rate on special events e.g. Christmas light show. As a kind gesture to loyal members, I think the least they can do is offer tickets at at least half price for all events. I feel the NT are being greedy and I'm not sure whether I'll be renewing my membership this year.
