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Members' Week 2026

As a special thank you to our members for your ongoing support, we were delighted to have shared Members' Week 2026 with you.

Between Saturday 23 and Sunday 31 May 2026, we had free events taking place across the country as well as exclusive discounts in our cafes, shops and holiday cottages. We also released some exclusive videos which you can watch below, as well as catching up on previous Members' Week videos.

Members’ Week was proudly supported by Riviera Travel.

Your Members' Week videos

Farewell from Ruth Blazye

Membership & commercial director Ruth Blazye looks ahead to some of the ways you can enjoy your membership over the coming year.

The travels that shaped Eltham Palace

Join Sabrina Villani and Dr Andrew Hann to discover how the travels of millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld inspired the design of their art deco mansion, Eltham Palace.
Build a Brodsworth bug hotel with Esme

Join kids TV presenter Esme Todd and our gardener Freya Newbegin at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens to find out how to build a bug hotel.
The Women of the Battle of Hastings

Join English Heritage volunteer Caroline Little as she tells the stories of some of the women of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings.
Try Darwin's experiments with Esme

Join presenter Esme Todd as she visits Down House to learn more about Charles Darwin's experiments on evolution and natural selection.
Behind the scenes at Audley End's historic gardens

Audley End’s Head Gardener, Louise Ellis, joins BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair experts for a behind the scenes look at these historic gardens.
Welcome from Ruth Blazye

Our membership & commercial director, Ruth Blazye, welcomes you to Members' Week as we say thank you for your vital support.