Follow our round-up of cheap & discounted English Heritage Membership options that saves you time & money plus ideas for FREE entry at selected times of the year;
English Heritage Membership; Save 15%, (promo code)
New members can secure a 15% discount of English Heritage membership prices when they pay via annual direct debit. Simply use the promo code AFFEH1526 before 31 December 2026 to pick up savings of 15% off standard membership prices. Remember you can always cancel membership before your renewal date if it’s not for you.
Membership gives you unlimited access to 400+ historic settings including Stonehenge, Tintagel Castle, Kenwood, Hadrian’s Wall & Osbourne. There are a range of membership options available including Individual, Joint, Family & Senior. Worth noting that family membership includes up to 6 accompanying children under 19 years & senior membership is available for those age 65+.
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English Heritage; The National Lottery Open Week, (7-15 March 2026)
Each year, the National Lottery Open Week offers FREE entry promotions alongside discounts and special offers on an array of visitor attractions around the UK. We’ve spotted some great free entry offers at participating English Heritage sites within this open week promotion. Running 7-15 March 2026, participating English Heritage settings include Eltham Palace & Gardens, Audley End House, Dover Castle, Bolsover Castle, Carlisle Castle, Osbourne House, Pendennis Castle, Whitley Court & Gardens. For more details and a full list of participating English Heritage settings over at 2026 National Lottery Open Week.
Coughton Court, (photo; Phil Loach)
English Heritage Membership; Up To 6 Children Go FREE!
There are some great family savings to be made with English Heritage Membership where you can secure up to 6 children for FREE. Each adult within family membership can enjoy up to six accompanying children, (under 19 years), for free at English Heritage settings. This is a great way for membership to stretch further with options for both 1 or 2 adult family membership available. English Heritage cares for 400+ historic settings including 66 castles, 7 palaces, 27 forts, 3 medieval villages and 1 cold war bunker. The range of visitor attractions available coupled with an attractive family deal makes English Heritage membership appealing. Remember new members can also secure 15% off by using the promo code AFFEH1526 when paying via annual direct debit!
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English Heritage; 2 for 1 Offer with Gardeners’ World Magazine
Each year Gardeners’ World Magazine runs a 2 for 1 discount card that is valid at 380 gardens around the UK & Ireland that can be used throughout the year, (t&c’s apply). We’ve seen a number of English Heritage settings nestled within this promotion including English Heritage’s Osborne, Kennilworth Castle, Belsay Hall, Audley End House & Witley Court & Gardens. Whilst you can no longer pick up this Gardeners’ World Magazine in store, (May or September editions), it is worth checking if you can order a back copy. Look through the full list of participating attractions tht can be found with the 2 for 1 discount guide. More details available at Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Discount Card.
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English Heritage Memberships; Associated Attractions
A bonus with English Heritage Membership is that you can pick up discounted entry to a large number of associated visitor attractions too for added value for money. We’ve come across offers such as 15% off Cutty Sark, 20% discount at Bletchley Park, 20% discount at The Royal Pavilion, 20% discount at Blenheim Palace, 2 for 1 at the Avon Valley Railway, 20% off Warwick Castle tickets & 15% discount at Alnwick Castle. Discounts extend out to visitor attractions in Wales, Scotland, Ireland & even New Zealand.
More information is available over at English Heritage; Associated Attractions.
Heritage Open Weekends; FREE Entry
Pick up FREE entry to thousands of historic settings including historic houses, castles & gardens during the Heritage Open Days weekend that runs every September. Within this offering we’ve come across access to English Heritage sites including Lindisfarne Castle, Chester Castle, Ellington Park, Fort Brockhurst, Oulton Chapel, St Botolph’s Priory & Highcliffe Castle. Many sites are limited to certain days & times during the open weekend so worth checking the details before planning your visit. Heritage Open Days will run from 11-20 September 2026 where we’ll bring you more details as they come in.
English Heritage Membership; Tesco Clubcard Vouchers
Tesco shoppers can use clubcard reward tokens to purchase English Heritage Membership for a cheap days out throughout the year. Reward Partner codes can only be used once to buy ONE membership per transaction. The good news is that if your are short on vouchers, you can top-up the price difference with another payment method.
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St Mawes Castle, Cornwall
English Heritage; Blue Light Cardholders
At selected times of the year, English Heritage teams up with Blue Light to offer savings off membership prices. Often promotions are limited to new members and cannot be used for renewals, life membership or direct debit savings. Worth checking to see if there are any current promotions running when you’re considering membership options.
FREE English Heritage Passes
Previously, English Heritage has teamed up with selected newspapers to offer a FREE English Heritage Pass. This single-entry pass was valid for up to 2 adults & 3 children or 1 adult & 4 children & could be used at participating English Heritage sites. Although it’s now too late to download this free pass, we’ll bring you more details if this runs again later this year.
English Heritage; Life Membership
For those looking for a longer term investment, then it is worth considering the benefits of Life Membership. During your lifetime, this allows you, an adult guest and up to 6 children within your family free entry to English Heritage sites. Find our more details can be found within our English Heritage Life Membership Guide.
Stokesay Castle, Shropshire
English Heritage; Blue Peter Badge Holders
Blue Peter badge holders can gain free entry to many English Heritage sites including Stonehenge, Osbourne House, Bolsover Castle, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Dover Castle & Woburn Abbey. Free entrance is strictly for Blue Peter badge holders, (age 6 – 15 years), that are accompanied by a full paying adult. Some settings now require an accompanying adult per Blue Peter badgeholder where tickets need to be booked in advance. Worth checking with your participating English Heritage setting and remember to have your Blue Peter badge & accompanying Blue Peter badge card on the day. More details available at Free Entry to English Heritage Setting for Blue Peter Badge Holders.
Free School Trips to English Heritage Sites
Teachers & students can take advantage of free days out at English Heritage sites. Schools that are interested in visiting any of the English Heritage sites can visit free of charge and this includes a free site visit for teachers to help plan ahead. That’s free entry to 400+ English Heritage sites!
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How do I obtain Blenheim Palace tickets with English heritage?
Hi Barbara, you can find more information about the English Heritage members associated attractions perk over on their South East page that includes Blenheim Palace. More information available over at English Heritage Associated Attractions, – simply scroll down the attractions until you reach information about Blenheim Palace, Liz
What code do I need to imput to book tickets for the tour of Thornborough henges. I can’t seem to book. Very frustrating!
Hi Fran, the promo code relates to discounts off English Heritage membership rather than against any one specific English Heritage setting. We at Topdogdays are independent of English Heritage – we simply let you know where the deals can be found. You may wish to visit the English Heritage site over at Thornborough Henges.
I am a member ofEnglish Heritage. What is the cost of visiting Parham please
Hi David, unfortunately Parham does not come under English Heritage Membership nor is it listed as an associated attraction that picks up discounted entry. There are senior discounts available for those over 60 or alternatively you can gain free entry with Historic House membership or as a partner garden with RHS membership at select times of the year, Liz
I am a member of EH
How do I receive a voucher to take a friend to an EH site?
Hi Julia, there is currently a National Trust promotion running where up 1 adult/4 children or 2 adults/3 children can gain free access – this voucher can be used at select NT property up to 20 October 23. I’m not aware of any similar promotion running at Englush Heritage sites, hope that helps, Liz
I’m disabled and need my cater with me. Can I use a wheelchair and do carers have to pay?
Hi Mary, my understanding is that you can bring companion/helper for free – simply select the ‘essential companion’ ticket if you pre-book. Worth checking the individual English Heritage setting you are looking to visit for information about access – we at Topdogdays are independent of all visitor attractions including English Heritage, (we simply let you know where the deals can be found), Liz.
Hi, Can you use your English Heritage membership card to obtain 2 for 1 entry to Crich Tramway?
Hi Dawn, you can indeed receive discounted tickets for Crich Tramway with English Heritage membership – simply log on to the English Heritage member portal for associated attractions & check out the discounts available to you, Liz
So what is the discount code for Warwick Castle please?
Hi Steve, if you are an English Heritage member, you will be able to go online to your EH members area, and find details of all the associated attractions, Liz
Hello, is Bolsover Castle taking part in the 2 for 1 countrylife offer? When I try to book online and enter my unique code I get an error message saying “Invalid code “
Hi Michael, sorry to hear you are having problems with this 2 for 1 voucher offer for English Heritage. Unfortunately Topdogdays is not involved in the running of this offer, (we simply let you know where the deals can be found), so perhaps best contacting English Heritage directly with your query by emailing customers@english-heritage.org.uk, all the best, Liz
I cannot see where to enter the promotion code for 2for1 entry. The code isCX******** Please advise me . Thank you Gloria
Hi Gloria, sorry to hear you are having difficulties with this English Heritage/Country Life 2 for 1 voucher. You can enter your unique promotional code and email address over at countrylifepromotion.com and they will generate and send you by email your 2 for 1 voucher, hope that helps, Liz
Hello I tried umpteen times to get 2 for 1 entry voucher and nothing seems to be happening I thought this would be good to pay a visit but can not even get in to get voucher print out the set out for this offer as I can see is not in any use for to register totally ridiculous so I think I just give up as offer is no use thanks J Mc Creadie
Hi Jean, sorry to hear you are having so much trouble with this 2 for 1 voucher for English Heritage. Topdogdays is independent of all visitor attractions and promotions, (we just let you know where all the deals and discounts can be found). Worth ensuring you have entered the unique code with no spaces between characters and the upper/ & lowercase is matched and ensure the voucher is valid for use at your chosen English Heritage attraction. If you still can’t get it to work, you can email English Heritage directly at customers@english-heritage.org.uk for further assistance, Liz.
I have been battling with the site which promotes your 2for1 voucher in conjunction with Country Life Butter. There is no where to input the code so that I can receive a voucher. I read the emails from other frustrated people who also had no luck in obtaining a voucher and followed the instructions given but even then found it impossible to see where to input the code .(There was supposed to be a red box which popped up and under which the code could be written – but there was no red box.) Why put forward a promotion which has clearly been so poorly handled? It only makes people just give up and feel that your historical sites are not worth the bother of visiting. In future just organise your promotions properly as ultimately it makes you look bad.
Hi Lucie, sorry to hear you are having trouble redeeming your 2 for 1 Country Life butter voucher for English Heritage. We are Topdogdays are independent of both English Heritage and Country Life butter, (we simply like to let you know where promotions, offers and vouchers are running for top visitor attractions around the UK), so unfortunately do not have any influence over the administration of this promotion. As you can see from the comments, you are not alone, in struggling to redeem this offer. I have taken another look and if you go to countrylifepromotion.com this should take you through to where you can enter your unique code, (you should see a box with a red ‘submit’ tab next to it). Hopefully that helps? Liz
What offers have you got for o.a.p s?
Hi Wendy, look out for the discount senior membership available at English Heritage that is available for those age 65 years & over. Good to know that there is also an English Heritage joint membership offer, (discounted from the standard joint membership price), for a couple where one is under 65 years and the other is 65 years or over.
Hi W are new members and just opened our books etc.
It tells us to register our cards ,but I cant see how.
Cards xxxx53
the other card is nearly the same but ending in 52
other numbers are xxxxx53 and ending in 53.
Help
Hi sorry to hear you are having problems with your English Heritage membership cards. You are probably best contacting English Heritage directly with your query as we at Topdogdays simply let you know where the deals are running. I hope your difficulties are resolved quickly, all the best, Liz
After many years membership I am afraid we cannot take advantage of our cards .When they expire end of Oct 2016 ,we will not renew
Please acknowledge our resignation .Thank you
BARRY BLOUNT
Dear Mr Blount, thank you for your query to Topdogdays regarding your English Heritage membership. We are independent of English Heritage and in this instance I think you would be best emailing English Heritage directly to cancel your membership on customers@english-heritage.org.uk
I am sorry that I have to cancel my English heritage
Hi Denis, unfortunately we at Topdogdays are independent of English Heritage, (we simply let you know where the best EH deals & discounts are to be found), so you will need to contact them directly to discuss cancelling your membership, all the best, Liz
I am a member living in Margate. I have several pensioner friends who would very much like to visit Walmer and Dover Castles. I can provide transport but am wondering if ‘single visit’ entry tickets are available to buy on the day.
Thank you.
Dear Mrs Worfield, thank you for your query to Topdogdays. Whilst we are independent of English Heritage, I am aware that you can buy day tickets to both Dover & Walmer Castles on the door and do not need to be añ English Heritage member to visit. Your friends may wish to look out for concessionary rates for seniors or cheaper adult tickets without the gift aid uplift. All the best, Liz