Also if you are joining National Trust don't! - join the Scottish NT as it is cheaper and can be used at all NT sites.

If I may make a minor correction; It is not 2 for 1 for all English Heritage sites as you say. It is only for participating ones.

If I may make a minor correction; It is not 2 for 1 for all English Heritage sites as you say. It is only for participating ones.

Cheers for the headsup

It seems Stonehenge isn't included, for example. However the list is participating locations is pretty extensive.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/britishgas/

FYI if you have a national trust membership you get reciprocal rights with some (not many, but some!) English heritage locations, such as Stonehenge. Always worth checking it out.

Great thanks will come in handy when in holiday in August.

Get ready for the comments about joining the even cheaper foreign ones :disappointed:

Tempted. I assume it works on the joint membership too

Some people will want to support the NT and the good work they do through paying membership fees.

Others will say they can't afford to go on the UK price but the Scottish/New Zealand etc reciprocal deal means they can afford to go.

Others will justify abusing the reciprocal rites as that they spend money at the tea shop and gift shop which goes into the charity coffers.

I'm sure people can decide what's right for them. I personally think supporting the National Trust in whatever country you're mainly visiting properties in is the best way forward, but I'm lucky enough to have a lifetime membership.