We are a voluntary association, founded in 1997, of National Trust members and supporters living in Belgium. Our aim is to promote the work of the National Trust, as well as to organize social activities that make membership of the Trust more enjoyable for members living outside the United Kingdom.
Read moreEach year we reserve a major part of our financial surplus for a donation to NT properties in Britain. We select the most suitable beneficiaries bearing in mind that we aim to give substantial exposure to our association and to support projects, preferably with a Belgian connection, for which we can see a tangible result.
Read moreOur local Belgian NT supporter group has a twofold purpose: to locally promote the work of the National Trust, as well as to organize activities in Belgium that make the membership of the Trust more enjoyable for members living outside the United Kingdom. The National Trust Association Belgium (NTAB) - or ‘Association of National Trust members and supporters living in Belgium’, its official name - has been in existence since 1997. Up and until today it has been a vibrant organization thanks to the enthusiasm of its membership and the commitment of its Committees members, all volunteers.
Read moreThe vintage car collection of the Belgian Mahy family - 1100 cars from 1895 onwards - is one of the most complete collections of car history in the world. The Château d'Attre is an authentic witness of the 18th century in Belgium.
Read moreThe city of Sint-Omer has a rich heritage with Flemish roots. In 1678, Louis XIV conquered the city and annexed the Artois region to France. In 1943, the Nazis built a large concrete base (La Coupole) near the city for launching V2 rockets against London.
Read moreThe commune of Beveren is marked and shaped by the Schelde river, its tides and polders, and now stands out for its strong economic development driven by the steady expansion of the Port of Antwerp.
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