<BR>Have anyone bought a Heritage Pass before? Is it worth it? How to get a list of the places you can visit with the pass? Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

To answer your question, you can find the list at: <BR> <BR>http://www.information-britain.co.uk/pass/pass.htm <BR> <BR>It is hard to break even especially with children since Heritage pass does not provide student discount while per visit tickets do. You also have to visit quite many places. The way the lady at the Heathrow terminal 3 travel window told me was that since we were travelling before the UK schools were out, tickets lines were short anyway (except for Wisdsor Castle) and children gets discount so it was not worth getting the Heritage pass... sales pitch UK way, I guess...

Also regarding visiting London attractions, at the same travel window at Heathrow, I noted that we could have pre purchased the entry tickets to some attractions. I did not think about it when I was at the window, but after waiting in line to buy tickets to get into the Tower of London, I realized that it might have been a good idea.

Depending on your itinerary, there are other pases that might be worthwhile. We spent most of our trip in Scotland and purchased a family pass from Historic Scotland (there is also a family pass available from the Scotish National Trust) that also offered small discounts on a few English and Welsh sites. Visiting just Stirling and Edingurgh Castles made the pass worth it .

Greg and Wendy, thanks for your advice. Maybe we shouldn't need to purchase any passes here and see what's being offered when we get to London. Thanks again. <BR>

Hi Virginia, <BR>I disagree with the other respondents (with respect). If you are just staying in London, I agree it's not worthwhile. But if you are travelling about the country, and particularly if you have a car so you can take detours, it's very worthwhile. We've been using them for the past 10 years and we have always got our money's worth after two or three visits. Places like Warwick castle for example or Blenheim or very expensive, with the pass you don't have to worry. It doesn't let you in any quicker however, at least not that we've found. It usually is activated from the first time you purchase it, and ends depending on how long you bought, one week, two, etc. later. We usually buy a week less than we are travelling and plan our sightseeing carefully so we take real advantage of it. The other great thing about it is that it lets you go back to some place you really loved if you want to have another look. When your purchase the pass - which you have to do before you get to England - they provide you with a great list of the places and a map. Let me know if you have any other questions. Mavis <BR>

Virginia: I forgot to say in my previous post, that the reason I mentioned the Scotish Heritage pass is that it was a fraction of the cost of the British Heritage pass. After you determine where you are traveling, check out the lists of properties each pass covers. Have a great trip!

Virginia, I get a Heritage Pass every time I go to Great Britain. A 15 day pass costs only $68.00 and it's worth it if you are planning on doing much sight seeing. I went to thirty-three places on the pass last year and the pass pays for itself after 5-6 places. The Heritage Pass covers over 700 castles, houses, and gardens. It has been a real find for me and a definite money saver.