Use our unique code AFFSTE25 for 25% discount on English Heritage new annual and gift membership and code STEW05 for a £5 discount on Historic Houses.
Although some heritage sites around the UK remain open throughout the year (see below), many close during the winter period and only start to reopen around the spring half term or at Easter. So that is the time to plan where to visit during the year.
If visiting more a few sites in a year, then annual membership of a heritage organisation could save you a lot of money.
And using our special discount codes for English Heritage and Historic Houses could save you even more.
When planning which heritage sites to visit, do bear in mind that you may need to book in advance for some properties, sometimes at least a day in advance. Check on the individual organisations’ websites for more details on opening times and booking.
English Heritage Offers
• For our special 25% discount on new annual and gift membership, click on English Heritage, enter AFFSTE25 at checkout.
National Trust Offers
• To receive a £10 National Trust gift card with annual or gift membership paid by direct debit, click National Trust.
Historic Houses Offers
• For a £5 discount on new annual and gift membership, click on Historic Houses, and use our unique discount code STEW05.
National Trust for Scotland
• If you are 60+ you can get 20% discount on standard membership with National Trust for Scotland and you can visit National Trust properties in England as well.
Historic Environment Scotland
• If you are 60+ you can get a 20% discount on standard membership with Historic Environment Scotland.
CADW
• If you are 65+ you can get about 20% discount on standard membership with CADW, the Welsh equivalent of English Heritage. You’ll gain unlimited access to over 100 historical sites in Wales.
For advice on which heritage organisation to join, please see our articles:
• English Heritage versus National Trust – Which to join?
• Historic Houses versus National Trust – Which to join?
• Heritage: Historic Scotland versus National Trust for Scotland
Check out winter openings for English Heritage and the National Trust and Historic Houses.
UPDATED 27th FEBRUARY 2026 by STEVE HANSON.
