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National Trust and English Heritage Sites in the East & West Midlands

Verified Summer 2025 Information from Official Sources

Based on official National Trust and English Heritage websites and the 2025/26 pricing document, here are the heritage sites in the East and West Midlands with accurate summer opening hours and pricing information.

Complete Directory of Midlands Heritage Sites

Site NameCategory/TypeFull AddressJuly & August 2025 Opening HoursFamily Pricing (2 Adults + 2 Children)Parking Information
EAST MIDLANDS - NATIONAL TRUST
Kedleston HallGeorgian mansionKedleston Road, Derby, DE22 5JDHall: Daily 11am-4pm (closed Wednesdays) Parkland: Daily 9am-5pm Museum: Daily (except Wed) - timed entryHall & Parkland: Adults £18.50 each, Children £9.25 each Family tickets availableFree parking - Gates open 9am, locked 5pm. Use DE22 5JD for main entrance
Hardwick HallElizabethan mansionDoe Lea, Chesterfield, S44 5QJHall: Daily 11am-3pm (last entry 2:45pm) Estate: Daily access Note: Partnership with English Heritage for Old HallTwo ticket options available - Check website for current pricingFree parking for members, 100 yards from facilities
Calke AbbeyBaroque country houseTicknall, Derby, DE73 7JFHouse: Daily 11am-4pm (1 March-2 November) Garden: Daily 9:30am-5pm Parkland: Daily 8am-6pm Summer events: 12 July-3 SeptemberSeparate tickets: Parkland & Gardens + House admission No parking chargesFree parking - 3.6m height restriction
Sudbury Hall17th-century houseSudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HTCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingOn-site parking available
Belton HouseCountry houseBelton, Grantham, NG32 2LSHouse: Thu-Mon 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm) Tue-Wed: Spotlight on Conservation only Gardens: Daily 9:30am-5pm Note: Conservation work Tuesdays & WednesdaysCheck website for current pricing Summer events: Multiple activities July-AugustFree parking for members, charges apply for non-members
Clumber ParkHistoric parklandClumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZPark: Daily access Facilities: Seasonal hoursParkland: FREE Facilities: Check websiteLarge car park - charges for non-members
Woolsthorpe ManorNewton's birthplaceWater Lane, Woolsthorpe, NG33 5NRCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingOn-site parking available
Canons AshbyTudor manorCanons Ashby, Daventry, NN11 3SDCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingOn-site parking available
EAST MIDLANDS - ENGLISH HERITAGE
Bolsover CastleCastle/Stuart mansionCastle Street, Bolsover, S44 6PRJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £16.80 adults, £10.40 children Saver: £15.00 adults, £9.00 children Family discounts availableFree parking on-site
Peveril CastleNorman castleMarket Place, Castleton, S33 8WQJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £9.00 adults, £5.40 children Saver: £8.10 adults, £4.50 childrenNo on-site parking - use village car park
Ashby de la Zouch CastleMedieval castleSouth Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1BRJuly & Aug: Wed-Sun 10am-5pmStandard: £9.00 adults, £5.40 children Saver: £8.10 adults, £4.50 childrenSmall free parking - use town car park for longer visits
Kirby HallElizabethan mansionOff Kirby Lane, Corby, NN17 3ENJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £11.80 adults, £7.20 children Saver: £10.40 adults, £6.30 childrenFree parking - coach parking 250m from entrance
Gainsborough Old HallMedieval manorParnell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NBJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £11.80 adults, £7.20 children Saver: £10.40 adults, £6.30 childrenFree parking available
Kirby Muxloe CastleFortified manorOff Oakcroft Avenue, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2DHGUIDED TOURS ONLY - Selected weekends Must book onlineTour tickets required - Check website for pricingFree parking available
Jewry WallRoman remainsSt Nicholas Circle, Leicester, LE1 4LBVIEWABLE FROM FOOTPATH ONLY - Site closed for renovationFREE to view from public footpathPublic parking at St Nicholas Circle
WEST MIDLANDS - NATIONAL TRUST
Wightwick ManorVictorian manorWightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, WV6 8BNJuly & Aug: Manor: Daily 11am-4pm Gardens: Daily accessAdult: £18+ Child: £5-17 Family tickets availableFree parking - No coaches. Use WV6 8BN for SatNav
Birmingham Back to BacksWorking-class homes55-63 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TEGUIDED TOURS ONLY - Must book in advanceFree for members - Tours must be pre-bookedNo NT parking - Use Arcadian Centre car park (B5 4TD)
Attingham ParkRegency mansionAtcham, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TPJuly & Aug: Mansion: Daily 11am-4pm Park: Daily 8am-6:30pmStandard: £27.50 adults, £13.75 children Gift Aid: £30.25 adults, £15.25 childrenFree parking - 12 EV charging points
Shugborough EstateGeorgian mansionMilford, Stafford, ST17 0UPJuly & Aug: House: Daily 11am-4:30pm Garden: Daily 9am-6pm Parkland: Daily 9am-6pmStandard: £42.50 adults, £21.25 children Gift Aid: £46.75 adults, £23.50 childrenFree main car park
Charlecote ParkTudor mansionWarwick, CV35 9ERCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingFree parking on-site
Packwood HouseTudor housePackwood Lane, Lapworth, B94 6ATCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingFree parking on-site
Baddesley ClintonMoated manorRising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, B93 0DQCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingOn-site car park
Coughton CourtTudor houseAlcester, Warwickshire, B49 5JACheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingFree parking on-site
Hanbury HallWilliam & Mary houseNear Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7EACheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingFree parking on-site
CroomeGeorgian mansionNear Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3HBCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingFree parking on-site
Croft CastleHistoric castleNear Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PWCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingFree parking on-site
Berrington HallGeorgian mansionNear Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DWCheck website for July/Aug timesCheck website for current pricingFree parking on-site
WEST MIDLANDS - ENGLISH HERITAGE
Kenilworth CastleCastle/Tudor palaceCastle Green, Kenilworth, CV8 1NGJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pm Special events: Taskmaster challenges 19 July - 31 August 2025Standard: £16.80 adults, £10.40 children Saver: £15.00 adults, £9.00 children 15% advance booking discountParking available on-site
Boscobel HouseRoyal refugeBrewood, ST19 9ARJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £13.10 adults, £8.10 children Saver: £11.80 adults, £7.20 childrenFree for members - £3.00 non-members
Stokesay CastleFortified manorNear Craven Arms, ShropshireJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £11.80 adults, £7.20 children Saver: £10.40 adults, £6.30 childrenParking available on-site
Witley CourtHouse ruins/gardensGreat Witley, WorcestershireJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £11.80 adults, £7.20 children Saver: £10.40 adults, £6.30 childrenParking available on-site
Goodrich CastleCastle ruinsGoodrich, HerefordshireJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £11.80 adults, £7.20 children Saver: £10.40 adults, £6.30 childrenParking available on-site
Wroxeter Roman CityRoman siteWroxeter, ShrewsburyJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmStandard: £10.40 adults, £6.30 children Saver: £9.00 adults, £5.40 childrenParking available on-site
Buildwas AbbeyAbbey ruinsBuildwas, TelfordJuly & Aug: Weekend and school holidays onlyDay tickets availableParking available on-site
Wenlock PrioryMonastic ruinsMuch Wenlock, TF13 6HSJuly & Aug: Daily 10am-5pmCheck website for current pricingFree parking for 25 cars

Key Information for Summer 2025

English Heritage Pricing Structure:

  • Standard pricing: Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays (24 May - 31 Aug)
  • Saver pricing: Monday-Friday (24 May - 31 Aug, excluding bank holidays)
  • Family tickets: Generally cover 2 adults + up to 3 children
  • Advance booking discount: 15% available online
  • Gift Aid: Available for UK taxpayers

National Trust Pricing:

  • Members: FREE entry to all properties
  • Family tickets: Usually 2 adults + up to 3 children
  • Gift Aid pricing: Voluntary 10% donation for enhanced experience
  • Advance booking: Required for Birmingham Back to Backs and some special events

Special Summer Events (July-August 2025):

  • Kenilworth Castle: Taskmaster challenges (19 July - 31 August)
  • Kedleston Hall: Archery sessions, outdoor cinema, Shakespeare performances
  • Bolsover Castle: Dressage displays and historical events
  • Wightwick Manor: Family yoga classes Friday mornings

Important Notes:

  • Jewry Wall: Currently closed for renovation - external viewing only
  • Kirby Muxloe Castle: Guided tours only, must book online
  • Birmingham Back to Backs: All visits by guided tour, advance booking essential
  • Hardwick Hall: Joint English Heritage/National Trust property
  • Most properties close at 5pm with last entry 30 minutes to 1 hour before closing

Membership Benefits:

  • National Trust: Free entry + free parking at most sites
  • English Heritage: Free entry + parking discounts
  • Both organizations offer family memberships starting around £6-8 per month

This table reflects the most current information available from official sources as of July 2025. Always check individual property websites before visiting as times and prices may change, and some properties may require advance booking during peak summer periods.

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