English Heritage is the Government's lead body for the historic environment in England. They are responsible for protecting the best of the country's unique legacy of historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites for the benefit of this and future generations.

Membership benefits include free entry to more than 400 English Heritage properties. A welcome pack with full-colour guide to all properties and a map. Members' quarterly magazine, Heritage Today. Free, or reduced-price admission to special events at English Heritage properties. Priority booking and discounts on tickets for the summer season of outdoor concerts at English Heritage sites. Half-price admission to historic properties in Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man (completely free after the first year of membership) and reduced-price entry to many other historic sites in England.

For membership information contact English Heritage:

Membership Department
English Heritage
PO Box 569
Swindon
SN2 2YP

Tel: 0870 333 1182

Email: members@english-heritage.org.uk

For general information:

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

The National Trust are a registered charity and completely independent of Government. They have over 250 historic houses, gardens and industrial buildings and 248,000 hectares of countryside and over 600 miles of coastline across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to look after and care for.

Members receive a range of benefits, including free admission (during normal opening hours) to those properties which are open to the public at a charge, including NTS properties. Regular regional newsletters about Trust activities and events. A free copy of the National Trust Handbook, plus three issues annually of the National Trust Magazine.

For membership and general information contact National Trust:

NT Membership Department,
P O Box 39, Bromley,
Kent BR1 3XL

Tel. 020 8315 1111
Fax 020 8466 6824

Email: enquiries@ntrust.org.uk

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Historic Scotland safeguards Scotland's built heritage. They maintain over 300 properties in the care of the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Members receive free entry to over 300 Historic Scotland sites including 70 where an entrance fee is charged, this includes Edinburgh & Stirling Castles. A quarterly magazine full of features on the work of Historic Scotland, ideas for days out and exclusive member offers. 20% retail discount on books, jewellery, clothing & gifts. Free or discounted entry to over 300 Historic Scotland events. Exclusive members activity programme including lectures, behind the scenes guided tours, study days, holidays, ceilidhs & concerts. Half price entry to English Heritage, Welsh CADW & Manx Heritage sites - free entry from your 2nd year of membership.

For membership and general information contact Historic Scotland:

Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

Tel. 0131 668 8800

Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

The National Trust for Scotland is a registered charity and completely independent of Government. They have over 100 fascinating buildings and around 185,000 acres of superb countryside to look after and care for.

Members receive a range of benefits, including free admission to NTS properties throughout Scotland, National Trust properties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and others world wide. A colour magazine, packed with news and features, four times each year. Discount on self-catering holiday accommodation in spectacular settings - from cottages to castles .

For membership and general information contact National Trust for Scotland:

The National Trust for Scotland
Wemyss House
28 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
Scotland
United Kingdom
EH2 4ET

Tel. 0131 243 9300
Fax 0131 243 9301

Email: membership@nts.org.uk

Website: www.nts.org.uk

Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments Executive Agency, is a part of the National Assembly for Wales. Created in 1984, Cadw carries out the complete range of responsibilities for the conservation, presentation, and promotion of the built heritage of Wales on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales. They have 129 properties in their care.

Members receive a range of benefits, including free admission to all CADW sites. Half price admission to hundreds of sites in England and Scotland, from Stonehenge to Edinburgh Castle. When you rejoin 'Heritage in Wales' without a break, then admission to the historic sites in all three countries is free. (National Trust properties, Historic Royal Palaces sites such as the Tower of London and sites on the Isle of Man are not included). Free Heritage in Wales membership pack, includes a range of full colour brochures with details of all the castles and historic places in the care of Cadw, a large, superbly illustrated, full-colour map to help plan visits, and a 'Heritage in Wales' car sticker. 'Heritage in Wales' members can save up to 10% on all of Cadw's specially-designed high quality gifts and souvenirs, on purchases of £5 or more. Full year's issues of the Heritage in Wales magazine to keep you up-to-date on new developments and special events.

To join call freephone 0800 0743121

For general information contact CADW: Welsh Historic Monuments:

Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments,
National Assembly for Wales,
Cathays Park,
Cardiff, CF10 3NQ

Tel. 029 2050 0200
Fax 029 2082 6375

Email: cadw@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk