You can save money on visiting attraction in London and around the country with the 2 for 1 deal with a train ticket. But if you visit London and England on your own, if you live England and enjoy exploring our heritage, there are various sightseeing passes that can save you money on entrance fees. Some are such good value that you only need to visit a few places before your costs are covered.
These are the main discount and membership passes for tourist attractions, historic houses, gardens, castles, museums, art galleries in London and England.
The London Pass
The London Pass (all-inclusive pass) gives you entry to 90+ fee-paying attractions including the Tower of London, View from the Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle (plus train travel to Windsor) and Westminster Abbey as well as a 1-day hop on hop off sightseeing tour with the Big Bus (worth £37).
London Pass prices
The pass is valid for use up to 12 months after purchase. It is activated when you visit your first attraction.
| London Pass prices 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | |
| 1 Day | £114 | £74 |
| 2 Day | £159 | £99 |
| 3 Day | £184 | £119 |
| 4 Day | £209 | £124 |
| 5 Day | £224 | £129 |
| 6 Day | £239 | £139 |
| 7 Day | £254 | £149 |
| 10 Day | £289 | £164 |
Available to: Anyone
Good for:
- Solo visitors who plan to visit a lot of attractions with an entry charge
- Anyone who doesn’t want to do the 2 for 1 deal with a train ticket/Travelcard deal
- Anyone who wants to pay for everything at once
Go City: London Explorer Pass
The Go City London Explorer Pass is a more flexible alternative to the London Pass. The main difference is that you select 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions you wish to visit within a 30-day period.
| Explorer Pass 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | |
| 2 choice pass | £74 | £59 |
| 3 choice pass | £104 | £74 |
| 4 choice pass | £129 | £94 |
| 5 choice pass | £159 | £104 |
| 6 choice pass | £189 | £119 |
Available to: anyone
Good for:
- Solo visitors who know which attractions they want to visit
- Anyone who doesn’t want to do the 2 for 1 deal with a train ticket/Travelcard deal
- Anyone who wants to pay for attraction visits before they arrive
Historic Royal Palace Membership Pass
The Historic Royal Palaces Membership pass gives you unlimited entry to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace. You also get 10% off admission to Kew Gardens to visit Kew Palace and free admission to Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.
How much can I save?
The adult pass price is £62. If you visit the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace & Kensington Palace the standard ‘on the day entry’ excluding Gift Aid costs £69, so you save £7.
It’s valid for one year, so you will save more money if you visit more than once.
| Historic Royal Palaces Membership prices 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £62 |
| Two adults | £94 |
| One adult + six children | £82 |
| Two adults + six children | £122 |
Valid: One year
Available to: Anyone
Good for: Anyone wanting to visit all HRP sites, especially more than once.
National Art Pass
The Art Fund National Art Pass is great value for art lovers, especially if you’re under 26.
- Get 50% off admission to temporary exhibitions at major galleries and museums including the British Museum, the V&A, the Tate Modern, the Tate Britain, the British Library and many more.
- Free entry to 221 galleries, museums and historic houses in the UK.
| National Art Pass prices 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £79 |
| Two adults | £118 |
| Under 30 | £48 |
Valid: One year
Available to: Anyone
Good for:
- Historic houses and art lovers
- Anyone who visits a lot of temporary exhibitions at museums and galleries
English Heritage Membership Pass
English Heritage protect and promote historic monuments in England. Their annual membership pass gives you:
- Entry to over 400 historical sites including stately homes, castles, abbeys, gardens, Roman and prehistoric ruins
- Free or reduced admission to English Heritage events including jousting and re-enactments
The family passes, which include up to 6 children, are superb value. It costs £60 to visit Stonehenge for a 2 adults and 3 children, so if you visit just one or two other places you’ve covered your costs for the whole year.
Major attractions in London
Apsley House, Wellington Arch, Eltham Palace, Chiswick House, Marble Hill House and Ranger’s House – The Wernher Collection.
Major attractions in south east England
Stonehenge, Home of Charles Darwin, Audley End House & Garden, Hill Hall, Dover Castle, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield.
| English Heritage annual membership prices 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Adult | £69 |
| Two adults | £120 |
| Senior | £63 |
| Two seniors | £96 |
| Family (1 adult) + up to 6 children | £69 |
| Family (2 adults) + up to 12 children | £120 |
| Adult + Senior | £108 |
Valid for: One year
Available to: Anyone
Good for: Castle lovers. Fans of historical or archaeological sites
National Trust Annual Membership
The National Trust, one of the biggest conservation organisations in the UK, are responsible for the upkeep of historic houses, gardens and large parts of the countryside. Their Membership Pass gives free entry to over 300 historic houses and 200 gardens in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Major attractions in London
Osterley Park & House, 2 Willow Rd, Carlyle’s House, Sutton House, Fenton House, Ham House & Garden, 575 Wandsworth Rd, Rainham Hall and the Red House. (Please note that some National Trust properties close in winter)
The pass also entitles you to 50% off 12 other heritage attractions in London
Major attractions in south east England
Waddesdon Manor, Petworth House, Wakehurst Place, Nymans, Ightham Mote, Chartwell House, Shaw’s Corner, Sissinghurst Castle and Bodiam Castle.
| National Trust membership prices 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £91.20 |
| Joint | £151.20 |
| Family (1 adult) + up to 10 children | £99.00 |
| Family (2 adults) + up to 10 children | £159.20 |
Valid: One year
Good for: Fans of historic houses and garden lovers who are planning to visit places outside London.
Top Tip: If you’re a member of a heritage organisation outside the UK, you may be entitled to free admission at National Trust properties.
Passes for Overseas Visitors
English Heritage and the National Trust have special passes for people visiting the UK from abroad (you do need to provide proof that you’re are an overseas resident).
The passes are validated when you visit your first attraction and are valid for a set number of days after that.
English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass
The English Heritage overseas visitors pass is valid for 9 or 16 days. It entitles you to visit 100 English Heritage properties and sites. Prices are valid until 31 March 2024.
| English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 Days |
16 Days |
|
| Individual | £47 | £56 |
| Two adults | £83 | £94 |
| Family | £94 | £105 |
Valid: 9 days or 16 days
Available to: Overseas visitors only
Good for: Anyone who likes visiting castles and historical or archeological sites.
National Trust Touring Pass
The National Trust Touring Pass entitles you to free entry to over 300 historic properties and gardens.
| National Trust Touring Pass 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days |
14 Days |
|
| Individual | £46 | £59 |
| Two adults | £76 | £98 |
| Family | £80 | £104 |
Valid: 7 or 14 days
Available to: Overseas visitors only
Good for: Overseas visitors who like visiting historic houses and gardens.
Last updated : 16 July 2024