How big is 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.



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Both charities offer access to amazing properties and it will come down to what you want to see. English Heritage is better if you love history while the National Trust includes lots more outside locations and a wider variety of days out.

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With over 500,000 annual visitors, Attingham Park was the most visited National Trust property in 2020-21. Giant's Causeway, in Northern Ireland, is the most Instagrammable National Trust site, with 319,000 posts tagged at this location.

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An English Heritage membership is absolutely worth it, no question. With over 400 sites to visit across England, and 100's of events throughout the year, you'll reap the rewards of a membership in no time at all. So, if you're ready to start exploring, you can sign up here.

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The whole site is Grade I on the English Heritage Register of Park and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England Permission to carry out works or change functions is subject to the approval of the local authorities, who consult English Heritage in the case of listed buildings and conservation areas.

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Yes, you can bring a companion or helper for free. Please select an 'Essential companion' ticket when you pre-book, for your companion. Check the webpages of each individual property for more information about access.

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English Heritage: Facts and Figures
  • 18 holiday cottages within our historic locations.
  • The oldest property in our care is Kit's Coty House, Kent (estimated 3900BC)
  • Our youngest historic property is York Cold War Bunker, York (1960s)


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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, two miles west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones.



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Until recently, your English Heritage card would mean nothing if you tried to use it in Ireland. Not anymore. Thanks to a recent initiative between English Heritage and Ireland's Office of Public Works (OPW), your card is now a key into some of Ireland's most beautiful and historically important heritage sites.

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