English Heritage
Unlike the National Trust, English Heritage is not completely independent of government. English Heritage is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport with its responsibilities set out in the National Heritage Act. Whilst most of their funding comes from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, English Heritage are also reliant on donations and revenue from commercial activities.
English Heritage offer hundreds of family days out from impressive castles and imposing palaces, beautiful houses and gardens to ancient monuments and Roman sites. They also throw open their doors for free on their Heritage Open Days, several days in September where you can visit building of every age, style and function and it won't cost you a penny. Heritage Open Days don't include English Heritage's own collection of historic properties but as an English Heritage member these properties are free to enter all year round.
Joining English Heritage costs from as little as £33.50 (aged 60+) and gives you FREE entry to over 400 castles, stately homes, ruins and more. Also included are a free exclusive members magazine called Heritage Today, a free handbook worth £9.95 plus access to exclusive events and exclusive offers. Adult memberships start from £46 and include free entry for up to 6 children (up to 19 years old).
The English Heritage Online Shop has many historically themed products as well as great gift ideas. From books, CDs and DVDs to jewellery, stationery, homewares and children's toys, there's something for everyone. Gift ideas range from Christmas gifts to presents featuring Stonehenge and prices start from as little as £2.30. What's more, you'll get FREE UK standard delivery when you spend £50 or more!
Help safeguard our heritage for the future by joining English Heritage or by shopping at the English Heritage Online Shop today!
Products available at the English Heritage Online Shop!
The English Heritage Online Shop has a whole range of products on offer, whether as gifts for loved ones or for your own enjoyment:
- Gift ideas for special occasions including Christmas
- Outdoors items including garden accessories, plant gifts and clothing
- Jewellery from bracelets and pendants to rings and cufflinks
- Homeware items including textiles, fragrances and kitchenware
- Books, CDs and DVDs covering a diverse range of historical subjects
- Gardening products such as seeds and bird feeders
- English Heritage themed stationery items
- Children's toys and games
- Quality food and drink from jams and chutneys to biscuits and wine
Spend over £50 online today and get FREE UK standard delivery!
