Members' Events
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Members' Week 2026

As a special thank you to our members for your ongoing support, we are delighted to invite you to Members’ Week 2026.

Between Saturday 23 and Sunday 31 May 2026, we will have free events taking place across the country as well as exclusive discounts in our cafes and shops and our holiday cottages. During this week you can even bring a friend for free when you visit our sites.

Bookings for these events are now open. Browse the events below.

Members’ Week is proudly supported by Riviera Travel who are offering members the chance to win a European River Cruise for up to two people. Enter the competition now. Hurry, the prize draw closes on 31 May.

This is our way of recognising the vital part you play in caring for our heritage and making it accessible to all. Thank you!

Welcome to Members' Week

Our membership & commercial director, Ruth Blazye, welcomes you to Members' Week and looks ahead to some of the exciting things happening as we say thank you to you, our members, for your vital support.

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Get 20% off in our Cafes and Shops

Treat yourself with 20% off on items in English Heritage shops and cafes throughout Members' Week.

Whether you're buying gifts for yourself or a loved one, trying something new or stocking up on old favourites - Members' Week is the perfect time to browse our selection of history-inspired treats. Or perhaps you'll take a trip to a café serving up soups made from things grown in our kitchen gardens and cakes baked to historical recipes.

Check your Members’ Week emails for the discount code to use on our online shop at checkout.

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Bring a friend for free

Enjoy a fun-filled day out at our sites and bring along a friend for free during Members’ Week!

Between Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 May, members can bring one guest with them to spend the day exploring together.

Either book online or turn up on the day. Use the online booking code: MEMBF34ZBDM26

This offer applies to site admission only and cannot be used for extras such as tours or Members’ Week exclusive events.

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Riviera Travel Competition

Members' Week is proudly supported by Riviera Travel. This Members’ Week, Riviera Travel are offering English Heritage members the chance to win an eight-day European River Cruise for up to two people from Riviera’s range of eight-day European cruises, including meals on board and return travel between the UK and the ship’s port.

To enter, during Members' Week (between Saturday 23 and Sunday 31 May 2026), fill out the prize draw form and answer the competition question correctly for your chance to win.

Enter the Prize Draw now
The redbrick Cambridge Lodge holiday cottage at Audley End.

Book a getaway with 20% off

Enjoy a stay in one of our historic cottages this summer.

Members receive a 20% discount on stays between Wednesday 1 July and Sunday 30 September 2026 when booked during Members’ Week*.

Check your Members’ Week emails for the discount code to redeem online.

*Offer applies for new bookings only made between 23 – 31 May 2026 and you must have a valid membership at the time of booking. 

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  • A car-free Cornish adventure

  • What's in Store? Woodlands Village brass band photograph

  • What's in Store? Thetford's Priory's sculptures

  • Behind the scenes: the walled garden at Audley End House

  • Meet the heiress: Daisy Leiter

  • What's in Store? Beadlam's Roman Mosaic