How to Cancel English Heritage
English Heritage membership provides free entry to over 400 historic sites across England. Cancellation requires contacting the membership team. Annual payments are generally non-refundable.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£5.25/mo
£63.00/year
Cancel online?
No — phone/letter required
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
Annual memberships are non-refundable once started. Monthly direct debit can be stopped with notice.
After cancellation
Membership records retained for Gift Aid and administrative purposes.
What to Watch Out For
- No online cancellation option
- Emphasises heritage conservation impact during cancellation
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to English Heritage cancellation pageFind your membership details
Locate your membership number on your card or joining email.
Contact English Heritage
Call 0370 333 1181 or email members@english-heritage.org.uk.
Request cancellation
Ask to cancel your membership and stop future payments.
Cancel direct debit
Also cancel any direct debit through your bank.
Tips & Things to Know
- Membership includes free parking at most properties, which is lost on cancellation.
- Consider whether the National Trust or Historic Royal Palaces membership suits you better.
- Gift memberships cannot be cancelled by the recipient.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, online purchases may have a 14-day cooling-off period.
- English Heritage must not make cancellation harder than sign-up under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel English Heritage online?
No. You need to call or email the membership team.
Will I get a refund?
Annual memberships are generally non-refundable. Monthly direct debits stop with notice.
How many sites does membership cover?
Over 400 historic sites across England.
Can I gift my membership to someone else?
Memberships are non-transferable.
Does English Heritage membership include Scotland?
No. Historic Scotland is a separate organisation with its own membership.
Annual Cost
£63.00
per year for English Heritage
Cancelling saves you this every year