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.
Is English Heritage membership valid in Scotland?
Discounts at associated attractions
Members can enjoy free or discounted entry at hundreds of attractions across England, and free or half price admission to hundreds more historic places cared for by Cadw, Historic Scotland, OPW, Manx National Heritage and Heritage New Zealand.
Is Edinburgh Castle Free with Historic Scotland membership?
Free and discounted admission
Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
Can you get into Edinburgh Castle for free?
Edinburgh Castle
Entry to the castle is not free, but you can walk up to it and take in the fantastic views. Edinburgh Castle tickets are cheaper if you buy online (£18 per adult) but paying at the gate will cost £21.
Can I use National Trust membership at Edinburgh Castle?
You can also use your card to visit heritage sites in Scotland, looked after by the National Trust for Scotland.
What castles are included in English Heritage?
Your favourite castles
- Dover Castle. The most iconic of all English fortresses, commanding the gateway to the realm for nine centuries, Dover Castle is your winner.
- Kenilworth Castle.
- Tintagel Castle.
- Bolsover Castle.
- Portchester Castle.
- Warkworth Castle.
- Dunstanburgh Castle.
- Carisbrooke Castle.
Where can I go with an English Heritage membership?
Top 15 English Heritage Sites to Visit as a Family
- 1 – Audley End House and Gardens, Essex.
- 2 – Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland.
- 3 – Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire.
- 4 – Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, South Yorkshire.
- 5 – Dover Castle, Kent.
- 6 – Eltham Palace and Gardens, Greenwich.
Is it worth paying to go inside Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland’s number one paid-for tourist attraction.
How long do you need to visit Edinburgh Castle?
2 hours
You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle. Opening times for the independent museums at the castle may vary. The castle is closed on 25 and 26 December.
What is included in the Scottish Heritage Pass?
The pass includes entry to Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Skara Brae and Fort George. It’s a great way to explore Scotland’s iconic sites and get the most out of its fascinating history and heritage.
Can you walk around Edinburgh Castle without tickets?
Once you pay to get into the castle you can walk around to your hearts content. You do not need to book a tour to do so. The views from everywhere in the castle are goregeous as are the views from the Esplanade without you having to pay.
Are backpacks allowed in Edinburgh Castle?
Security and bag restrictions
For reasons of ease of movement, visitor safety and general security, suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted in the castle. We are unable to store luggage, prams, pushchairs or other personal items for visitors.
Where is the best view of Edinburgh Castle?
6 locations for the best views of Edinburgh Castle
- The Vennel. The Vennel.
- St Cuthbert’s Churchyard. St Cuthbert’s Churchyard.
- Ross Fountain – Princes St Gardens. Ross Fountain – Princes St Gardens.
- Castle Esplanade. Castle Esplanade.
- Roof Terrace at National Museum of Scotland.
- Salisbury Crags.
Can National Trust members get into English Heritage properties?
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.
Is National Trust membership the same as English Heritage?
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 National Trust members get free entry to National Trust Scotland?
Yes. A National Trust for Scotland membership opens up a whole world of heritage for members to explore. We have reciprocal membership agreements with similar organisations around the globe, granting Trust members free or concessionary entry. Learn more about what you can explore with your membership.
Is entry free with English Heritage?
Many of the historic sites in our care are free to enter. You don’t need to book ahead, and most of them are open during daylight hours of every day of the year.
Can I join English Heritage at Stonehenge?
Membership. Visit Stonehenge and hundreds of other historic places for free when you become an English Heritage Member from as little as £4.25 a month.
What is the difference between English Heritage and Historic England?
It was first established in 1984 and until 1 April 2015 was commonly known as English Heritage. At that point its common name changed to Historic England and a new charity, officially called the English Heritage Trust, took the name of English Heritage.
What is included in English Heritage?
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.
Do you get free parking with English Heritage membership?
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.