National Trust V's English Heratage

frugalsar

I was just about to buy a family membership to the National Trust (£64) when I saw the program about the Roman Villa and now I'm not sure if I'd be better joining English Heratage (£77) arrgh! Does anybody have any advice / experience of either to help me decide?

DebtfreeBY40_2

We've just joined English Heritage through the Tesco clubcard scheme. So that was a bargain! Never been a member of either before. Got a booklet through with membership card and they seem to have a lot of properties throughout the Country. Just spent the day at Dover Castle which is EH. Brilliant! My parents have previously done it year and year about which I think is a great idea although if EH is still on clubcard next year I'll stick to that! Happy choosing x

frugalsar

oh thanks for the tip about clubcard deals - I'll have a look at their site and see how many I would need, great idea!

Poly,put_the_kettle_on

We had clubcard EH membership last year. It worked well for us, because we're only a few miles from Dover, Deal, and Walmer castles so we'd just pop in as we passed. Dover had a major refurb recently- before then, the keep was an empty shell. It's fantastic now- and on busier days has live actors really bringing it to life.

Personally, I'd decide based on proximity to either NT or EH attractions you want to visit!

Valli

national Trust membership is available through quidco;)
at Poly says - depends where you live and what you're near.

laurel7172

If you have a family, EH membership works out well, as accompanied children are free.

But, as everyone else has said. it depends on the amount you're going to use it, and where. NT has more of the expensive, big ticket entrance fees, and it's easier to earn your money back. EH entrance fees are, usually, more reasonable, and you have to visit more properties to make it worthwhile.

I admit, however, to being an EH member and fan. I think they have a wider range of historical sites-more of what I like to visit....but have you considered alternating years to get the best range of properties-and discounts?