If you are a Member and wish to book, your ticket will still be free. Please remember to bring your English Heritage membership card with you.
Which English Heritage sites are free for members?
Free Entry to Over 400 Historic Places
- Hadrian’s Wall. A spectacular World Heritage Site, marching 73 miles from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England.
- Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Gardens.
- Dover Castle.
Can you visit Tower of London for free?
There is an admission charge and often a long queue to visit the Tower. But you can see parts of it for free at night by getting tickets in advance to the ancient Ceremony of the Keys. You can visit the Tower of London on the city walk, bridges walk and self guided bus tour.
Do you get free entry with English Heritage membership?
As well as free, unlimited entry to the hundreds of sites in our care, one of the great benefits of English Heritage membership is free or discounted access to our many Associated Attractions spanning the British Isles and overseas.
Where can I go with an English Heritage membership?
Places to Visit
- Battle Abbey. The site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings.
- Stonehenge. The story of our ancestors.
- Hadrian’s Wall. Face the final frontier.
- Battle Abbey. The site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings.
- Stonehenge. The story of our ancestors.
Which is better National Trust or English Heritage membership?
The National Trust potentially offers more variety. This is because you can see historic houses, castles, palaces, parkland, nature and even coastline (entry doesn’t usually cost anything, but remember you’ll get free parking too!). However, with English Heritage, you can see castles, ruins and ancient landmarks.
Do English Heritage members get free parking?
English Heritage Members can now enjoy free parking at most of our sites by displaying a valid car parking sticker in their vehicle. Stickers should be received with the handbook/membership pack but if lost or damaged can be requested online.
Is it free to walk on Tower Bridge?
It is totally free to walk across the bridge. You can also time your walk to coincide with the lifting of the drawbridge. Both are top free things to do in London.
How much does it cost to see the Crown Jewels?
£52.20/Family (1 Adult, 2-3 Children) £82.10/Family (2 Adults, 2-3 Children) Purchase Family Tickets or learn more.
Is the Tour of Tower of London worth it?
Keep an eye out for the Tower’s famous ravens, who are said to guard the structure. The majority of travelers say the Tower of London’s high admission price and long lines are worth every pence. They also regard it as fascinating for people of all ages.
What does English Heritage cover?
English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites – from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.
Can I take a guest on my English Heritage membership?
Free entry for you and an adult guest, plus up to six children each (under 18 years) within the family group for English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Cadw, and OPW Heritage Ireland.
Can I use my English Heritage card at Edinburgh Castle?
English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
Is Kew Gardens part of English Heritage?
Forty four buildings and structures situated on the site have been listed under the Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act 1990 as buildings of special architectural and historical interest. The whole site is Grade I on the English Heritage Register of Park and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
What is the most visited English Heritage site?
1. Dover Castle, Kent. The ‘Key to England’ for over 900 years, Dover Castle boasts a long and immensely eventful history – meaning there’s nearly a millennium’s worth of secrets, scandals, intrigue and mystery to discover on your next visit.
Does National Trust accept English Heritage?
Can I use my National Trust card for entry into English Heritage sites? No. The memberships are separate and being a member of one organisation will not gain you entry into the other.
Can I use English Heritage membership at Fountains Abbey?
Entry to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is free to both National Trust and English Heritage members. If you are not a National Trust or English Heritage member the fee is £17 for adults (£18.70 with gift aid), £9.40 for children, £46.80 for a family (prices correct in August 2021).
Can I use someone elses English Heritage card?
Only the person named on the membership card can use it. Each Member can take up to six children within the family group with them to visit our properties at no additional charge.
Is Blenheim Palace part of English Heritage?
As an English Heritage member you will also get discounted admission to lots of other properties around the country. These include sites like Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire (the birthplace of Winston Churchill) and the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire.
Is Windsor castle part of English Heritage?
No it is part of the Crown Estate and not English heritage.
What’s the difference between English Heritage and National Trust?
In conclusion, if you enjoy visiting stately homes and gardens and normally you don’t have any children with you, then the National Trust comes out on top. On the other hand, if castles and ancient ruins are your forte and you often have children/grandchildren in tow, then English Heritage is the better choice.