What's the difference between Historic England and English Heritage?


What's the difference between Historic England and English Heritage? English Heritage separated into two organisations in April 2015; the English Heritage charity which cares for the National Heritage Collection of more than 400 historic places and their collections and Historic England, the public body that looks after England's historic environment and helps people understand, value ...


Can you use English Heritage at Historic Scotland?

English Heritage - Renewal Historic Scotland members can book their free visit on the English Heritage website. First Year Historic Scotland members should purchase an admission ticket and enter the promotional code HS50 to receive your 50% discount on tickets.


What is the oldest English Heritage site?

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)


Can I use my National Trust card in Italy?

Using your card across the world Members of the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland also benefit from free visiting arrangements with 14 similar heritage organisations in other countries including Scotland, Italy, the Bahamas and Canada via the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO).


Is Kew Gardens English Heritage?

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.


Is Tower of London free for English Heritage?

Tickets are free for Members, but you can still choose to book if you'd like.


What is the most popular National Trust?

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 are the 3 types of heritage?

Cultural heritage includes tangible culture (such as buildings, monuments, landscapes, archive materials, books, works of art, and artifacts), intangible culture (such as folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge), and natural heritage (including culturally significant landscapes, and biodiversity).