Membership benefits

Benefits for all categories of membership include free access to hundreds of houses across UK

Card for Free Access

Hundreds of historic houses, castles, and gardens that open to the public on a regular basis extend free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.

Historic House magazine

Four times a year the association publishes a magazine packed with articles and pictures from our houses and gardens across the UK. Regular features include: in-depth explorations of the history, art, and architecture of our impressive buildings; gardening tips and insights.

An Annual Handbook

Our annual handbook lists all the places that offer members free entry, plus all those that offer charged pre-booked tours, and those in which you can stay overnight.

Preferential booking

Early bird tickets to Invitation to View tours across the UK

Exclusive content

The UK website is packed with extra info on the histories and contents of our houses and gardens, plus video tours, live and rewatchable lectures from owners, historians, and experts, and archived copies of our magazine. We also run regular competitions for members only, challenging your creativity and your general knowledge.

Become an invaluable supporter of our mission to protect and preserve Wales’ heritage for future generations by joining now on the main UK main site.

JOIN NOW via the UK website