How many sites do English Heritage own?
How many sites do English Heritage own? 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.
Is Stonehenge older than the Pyramids?
Lying some 150km west of London in the Wiltshire countryside, Stonehenge is perhaps the world's most awe-inspiring ancient stone circle. Older than the Great Pyramids and the Roman Empire, the origin of its story began some 9,000 years ago.
How many English Heritage castles are there?
Join English Heritage as a member from just £4 a month and enjoy unlimited access to 400 historic sites.
What is the largest English country estate?
The Wentworth Woodhouse, built in the 18th century, is the largest private house in the United Kingdom.
Can you use your English Heritage in Scotland?
Members of English Heritage, Cadw and Manx National Heritage have reciprocal arrangements for entry to our sites.
What is the most visited National Trust property?
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.
What is the oldest English Heritage site?
- 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)
Which is bigger National Trust or English Heritage?
The National Trust has more properties to visit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland than English Heritage. The latter only has places in England.
Is English Heritage only in England?
We always keep our membership cards with us, even when visiting Scotland and Wales. For, one of the benefits of membership is that English Heritage has reciprocal arrangements with heritage organisations in many other countries. Within the UK that includes CADW in Wales and Historic Scotland in Scotland.
What properties are owned by English Heritage?
Many of the most famous historic buildings and monuments in Britain (Stonehenge, for example) are under the care of English Heritage. Many of the sites the EH manages are ruins (castles, stone circles, and medieval monasteries, for example), though a few properties are stately homes such as Audley End House in Essex.