National Trust Membership
First of all I’m certainly not going to try and convince you to become a member of the National Trust. I think the National Trust does a fantastic job at conserving historic houses and gardens for future generations but they also have their critics and, if you don’t have time to visit the properties on enough occasions the membership fee can work out quite expensive. If you are retired and love travelling in the UK then I think it’s a great idea.
In Dorset, and in particular around Studland and the Purbeck region, the National Trust do have a lot of properties as well as car parks which are free to members.
National Trust Membership Fees
For up-to-date membership fees visit the webpage https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us
| National Trust Membership Fees | Fee per Year |
| Adult 26+ years | £91.20 |
| Young Person 18-25 years | £45.60 |
| Junior 5-17 years | £12 |
| under 5 years | Free |
| Joint (2 adults) | £151.20 |
| Family 2 adults + children | £159 |
| Family 1 adult + children | £99 |
Studland Peninsula
National Trust manages the entire Studland Peninsula including Shell Bay Beach, Studland Naturist Beach, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach, South Beach, Old Harry Rocks and Studland Nature Reserve. Access to all of these areas is completely FREE to everyone (National Trust members and non-members).
Although it’s free to visit all the beaches mentioned above National Trust own all of the car parks. National Trust car parks can be found at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach, Studland Village (near the Bankes Arms Pub) which serves as a car park for South Beach and the start of the path to Old Harry Rocks. The typical price of all day parking at any of these car parks is £7
Corfe Castle Entrance Fees
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Entrance Fees for non-members is as follows:
| Non-members | Peak Prices |
| Adult | £15 |
| Child (5-17) | £7.50 |
| Family 2 adults + children | £37.50 |
| Family 1 adult + children | £22.50 |
Brownsea Island Entrance Fees
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Entrance Fees for non-members is as follows:
| Non-members | Standard | Ferry Price |
| Adult | £11 | £14.50 |
| Child (aged 5-17) | £5.50 | £6 |
| Family 2 adults + up to 3 children | £27.50 | |
| Family 1 adult + up to 3 children | £16.50 |
Spyway (near Langton Matravers)
Towering sea cliffs and grasslands rich in wild flowers
Kingston Lacey House and Gardens Entrance Fees
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
Non-members | Standard |
| Adult | £20 |
| Child | £10 |
| Family 2 adults + up to 3 children | £50 |
| Family 1 adult + up to 3 children | £30 |
