Sightseeing & Passes

National Trust Touring Pass, English Heritage & Historic Scotland Explorer Pass Guide

How overseas visitors save on Stonehenge, Dover Castle, Tintagel, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Giant's Causeway, and 500+ stately homes and gardens.

Last reviewed: · Prices in British Pounds Sterling (£ GBP) and US Dollars ($ USD) are approximate and for orientation only.

1. English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass (9 or 16 Days)

Includes free entry to Stonehenge (£25–£30 value), Dover Castle, Tintagel Castle, Hadrian's Wall (Housesteads), Whitby Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, and Kenilworth Castle. Visiting Stonehenge plus just two other castles already pays for the pass.

2. National Trust Touring Pass (7 or 14 Days)

Covers 500+ stately homes, landscape gardens, and coastal carparks across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland — including Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre, Carrick-a-Rede, Fountains Abbey, Stourhead, Chartwell, and Beatrix Potter's Hill Top.

3. Historic Environment Scotland Explorer Pass

Covers 70+ Scottish castles and abbeys including Edinburgh Castle (£19.50), Stirling Castle (£17.50), Urquhart Castle (Loch Ness), and St Andrews Castle/Cathedral.

Frequently asked questions

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How overseas visitors save on Stonehenge, Dover Castle, Tintagel, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Giant's Causeway, and 500+ stately homes and gardens.

Can I pay with a contactless card or Apple/Google Pay?

Yes — contactless Visa, Mastercard, and Apple/Google Pay are accepted across 99% of UK trains, buses, Tube gates, pubs, and attractions in £ GBP.

Official sources & further reading

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