English Heritage is a non-governmental organisation whose main aim is to protect and promote the history and heritage of England. Joining this organization makes you part of the effort and you get to enjoy a number of privileges. Whether you’re a history lover, a culture vulture or a family seeking for something more, an English Heritage membership is for you. Below is a preview of what you are likely to find when you become a member.
Why Join English Heritage?
Save the History, Live the Now
English Heritage is a non-departmental public body that has the responsibility of managing and preserving the historic environment in England. In this way, you support the protection of these invaluable assets so that people of the future generations can also benefit from them.
Free and Unrestricted Access to the Historical Places
The most valuable privilege of English Heritage membership is a free and unlimited access to more than 400 sites of historical interest in England. From historic castles and country houses, through monasteries and abbeys of the Middle Ages, to Roman remains, you can visit historical sites as a member.
Exclusive Member Events
Besides, members of English Heritage are privileged to access special events and tour that are not open to the public. These programmes offer a rare opportunity to learn more about the history and heritage of the sites, including lectures, guided tours, and exhibitions.
Discounts and Offers
Members are offered a variety of privileges such as 10% discount on purchases from English Heritage shops and cafes as well as on tickets to special events and other family oriented events. This makes your membership not only an opportunity to fund heritage but also a rational decision when it comes to visits and gifts.
Quarterly Magazine
The quarterly magazine of English Heritage is a great way to keep up to date with the latest historical research, conservation work and forthcoming events. It is very useful to follow the updates and news from the sphere of heritage, history, and culture.
Member’s Handbook
Get an annual membership handbook with the list of English Heritage sites, services and facilities for members, and the guide on how to plan your visits. The handbook makes sure that you have all the information required in order to get the best out of the membership.
Types of Membership
English Heritage offers various membership options to suit different needs and preferences:English Heritage offers various membership options to suit different needs and preferences:
Individual Membership
The individual membership is designed for one person, especially for those who like to travel alone or for history lovers who prefer to travel independently; it includes all the standard rights and access to the sites.
Family Membership
Designed for families who want to go out on heritage trips together, the family membership includes two adults and up to six children below the age of 19, making it cheaper to go on heritage trips with your family.
Joint Membership
For two persons living in the same house, for example, a couple or two single adults, the joint membership is provided with the same rights as two individual memberships with the advantage of a common membership.
Life Membership
For those who would like to support the society for a long term with a view of protecting the historical structures in England, there is the life membership which has all the features of the annual membership but with a lifetime membership fee.
How to Join
It is very simple to join English Heritage. All you have to do is go to the official website of English Heritage, choose the type of membership that you want to avail, and sign up. You can also join at any English Heritage site or by contacting the membership services.
Make a Difference Today
Membership in English Heritage means helping to protect the historical monuments of England and receiving numerous opportunities to enjoy history. Your membership also guarantees that such sites are protected and opened for the use of the public.
Discover, study and contribute to the wealth of knowledge of England’s history. Come and be part of English Heritage today and be part of something very special.
