For more than a century, Britain's National Trust has worked for the preservation of places of historic interest and natural beauty throughout England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Today, the Trust is the largest private landowner and conservation society in Britain. The National Trust Handbook is a visitor's guide to the National Trust properties that are open to the public, including stately homes, gardens, castles, barns -- even lighthouses. The Handbook lists more than 300 properties; under each main entry, listed by country, there is a brief description of the property, with address, telephone number, opening times, admission fee, travel directions, and details of the facilities on site. The National Trust Handbook will open up a world of riches to those traveling in Britain.