Members' Rewards

Members' Rewards prize draw: Wightlink

Photo of a Wightlink ferry docked at the Isle of Wight

Win an Isle of Wight autumn adventure

Autumn is a wonderful time to discover the Isle of Wight’s rich heritage. As the island’s countryside turns golden and the coastline takes on a quieter charm, it’s the perfect season to explore some of England’s most fascinating historic sites.

You can step inside Queen Victoria’s beloved seaside retreat of Osborne, wander through the romantic ruins of Appuldurcombe House, or uncover centuries of history at Carisbrooke Castle, where King Charles I was once imprisoned. Along the coast, Yarmouth Castle offers spectacular sea views and a fascinating glimpse into Tudor times.

Photo of the kitchen and dining room in the Bowling Green holiday cottage at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight

There’s no better way to begin your adventure than with Wightlink. Connecting the Isle of Wight and the mainland with fast, frequent and award-winning ferry services across the Solent, Wightlink makes reaching the island simple and convenient. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sea views as you travel to one of Britain’s most treasured destinations.

You can then enjoy a relaxing stay at the Bowling Green Apartment at Carisbrooke Castle, which sleeps up to four people. The apartment has views across the tower and high castle walls, with direct access to wander the grounds. Discover King Charles I’s bowling green, the tranquil Princess Beatrice Garden, and meet the famous Carisbrooke donkeys. Don't miss out on this unique experience to stay in a castle and enjoy exclusive out-of-hours access.

How to enter

Enter our prize draw for the chance to win a £300 Wightlink ferry travel voucher plus a complimentary stay at the Bowling Green Apartment at Carisbrooke Castle for either a three-night weekend or four-night midweek stay.

To enter, simply enter your membership number in the form below and submit by 11.59pm on Sunday 1 November 2026. The winner will be contacted by 6 November. Good luck!

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • 1. The promoter

    1.1 The promoter is: English Heritage of The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EH.

  • 2. The prize draw

    2.1 The title of the prize draw is 'Win an Isle of Wight autumn adventure'.

  • 3. How to enter

    3.1 The prize draw will run from 00:01am on 15 October 2026 to 11:59pm on 1 November 2026 inclusive.

    3.2 All prize-draw entries must be received by English Heritage by no later than 11:59pm on 1 November 2026. All prize-draw entries received after this time are automatically disqualified.

    3.3 Enter the prize draw by completing the online entry form provided.

    3.4 English Heritage will not accept:

    (a) responsibility for prize-draw entries that are lost, mislaid, damaged or delayed in transit, regardless of cause including, for example, as a result of any postal failure, equipment failure, technical malfunction, systems, satellite, network, server, computer hardware or software failure of any kind; or

    (b) proof of posting or transmission as proof of receipt of entry to the prize draw.

    3.5 By submitting a prize-draw entry, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.

    3.6 The prize-draw winner will be selected at random by English Heritage. The decision of English Heritage acting reasonably will be final.

  • 4. Eligibility

    4.1 The prize draw is only open to all residents in the UK aged 18 years or over, except: employees or members of their immediate families or households of English Heritage or Think or their holding or subsidiary companies.

    4.2 In entering the prize draw, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and eligible to claim the prize. English Heritage may require you to provide proof that you are eligible to enter the prize draw.

    4.3 English Heritage will not accept prize-draw entries that are:

    (a) illegible, have been altered, reconstructed, forged or tampered with; or
    (b) incomplete.

    4.4 There is a limit of one entry per person.

    4.5 English Heritage reserves all rights to disqualify you if your conduct is contrary to the spirit or intention of the prize competition.

  • 5. The prize

    5.1 One winner will win a Wightlink Customer Service Voucher with a value of £300, which the winner can use to buy ferry tickets on any Wightlink service. The voucher is valid for one year from the date of issue.

    5.2 The winner will also win either a three-night weekend or four-night midweek stay at the Bowling Green Apartment at Carisbrooke Castle, which sleeps up to four people. The stay must be booked by 31 January 2027 and take place before 26 March 2027. Stay dates exclude 20 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

    5.3 The prize is subject to availability, non-refundable, non-transferrable, and has no cash-redemption value.

  • 6. Winner announcement

    6.1 English Heritage will contact the winner personally by 6 November 2026 using the email address associated with the membership.

    6.2 The decision of English Heritage is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.

    6.3 English Heritage will make all reasonable efforts to contact the winner. If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available within seven days, English Heritage reserves the right to offer the prize to the next eligible entrant selected from the entries that were received on or before 1 November 2026.

    6.4 English Heritage does not accept any responsibility if you are not able to take up the prize.

  • 7. Limitation of liability

    7.1 Insofar as is permitted by law, English Heritage, its agents or distributors will not in any circumstances be responsible or liable to compensate the winner or accept any liability for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring as a result of taking up the prize except where it is caused by the negligence of English Heritage, its agents or distributors or that of their employees. Your statutory rights are not affected.

  • 9. Data protection and publicity

    9.1 By entering the prize draw, you agree that any personal information provided by you with the prize draw entry may be held and used only by English Heritage or its agents and suppliers to administer the prize draw.

  • 10. General

    10.1 If there is any reason to believe that there has been a breach of these terms and conditions, English Heritage may, at its sole discretion, reserve the right to exclude you from participating in the prize draw.

    10.2 English Heritage reserves the right to hold void, suspend, cancel, or amend the prize draw where it becomes necessary to do so.

    10.3 These terms and conditions shall be governed by English law, and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.