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Share your adventures this summer with the Holiday Pass

As a valued member, we're delighted to offer you an exclusive reward. You can now share the adventure with friends and family through our new Holiday Pass, giving them 7 or 14 days of exploring hundreds of historic places across England from just £28*. It's a great-value way to enjoy unforgettable days out together this summer.

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Whether they're uncovering mysteries at Stonehenge, conquering Dover Castle or coming face to face with legends at Tintagel Castle, we know days out are better when shared with the people you love.

That's why, as a valued member, you can unlock exclusive access to our new Holiday Pass for friends and family. From just £28*, they can enjoy 7 or 14 days of exploring hundreds of historic places across England.

Simply choose the date they'd like their pass to start when booking, then get ready for unforgettable family adventures, summer day trips and discovering somewhere new together. To unlock this fantastic offer, all they need is your membership number. Start sharing your summer adventures today.

*The Holiday Pass must be purchased by 31 August (14 days) or 6 September (7 days) as the last time to visit is 13 September.

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How to use The Holiday Pass

  • Step 1: Share your member reward

    Pass on this exclusive offer to your friends or family. They’ll just need your membership number to unlock the member price.

  • Step 2: Choose their pass

    They can select a 7 or 14 day Holiday Pass from just £28, then choose the date they’d like their pass to start.

  • Step 3: Plan their adventure

    Once their pass starts, they can visit as many sites as they like during their 7- or 14-day pass period.

  • Step 4: Enjoy days out together

    Meet them for a castle adventure, a family picnic or a day discovering somewhere new. It’s a great-value way to share more English Heritage experiences with the people you love.

Prices

 

  7-day pass 14-day pass
Adult £30 £38
Joint adult £57 £76
Senior (65+) £28 £36
Joint senior (65+) £55 £72
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £42 £54
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) £72 £89

 

Frequently asked questions

  • Who can buy a pass?

    The pass is available in a range of categories, including Adult, Joint Adult, Senior, and Family options.

  • Are concession discounts available?

    Yes. We offer Senior passes for visitors aged 65 and over, with both Single and Joint Senior options available. Please note that both pass holders must be aged 65+ to purchase a Joint Senior pass.

  • When does my pass become active?

    Your 7/14 days will begin on the date selected during the purchase; it will remain valid for either 7 or 14 consecutive days, depending on the option purchased.

  • Can I change the start date of my pass?

    Unfortunately, once your pass has been purchased, the start date cannot be changed. Your pass will automatically become active on the date selected at the time of booking, and the validity period cannot be paused or extended. Please note that all visits must be completed by 13 September 2026.

  • How do I activate my pass and what will I receive?

    When purchasing your pass, you’ll be asked to select a start date. Once your purchase is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing a QR code. Simply present this QR code when you arrive at our sites.

  • I haven’t received my QR code email — what should I do?

    Please check your junk or spam folder first, as the email may have been filtered there. If you still can’t find it, contact our Customer Service team on 0370 333 1181 and we’ll arrange for the email to be resent to the address used during purchase.

  • Are there any restrictions on which sites I can visit?

    Yes, there are a small number of exclusions. Please see the full list below for sites:

    • Properties in the care of Cadw or Historic Scotland
    • Guided tours
    • Locally managed properties, including: Hylton Castle, Calshot Castle, Castle Rising, Chiswick House, Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum, Hurst Castle, Landguard Fort, Longthorpe Tower, Lulworth Castle, Maison Dieu, Rochester Castle, Upnor Castle, Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, Aldborough Roman Town, York Cold War Bunker, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Jewry Wall, Kirby Muxloe Castle, JW Evans Silver Factory, Ranger’s House, Apethorpe Palace, Rushton Triangular Lodge, Aydon Castle, and Prudhoe Castle.