English Heritage definition of " family group"

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I have English Heritage membership. They say that Membership includes six accompanying children per adult Member, under 18 and within the family group. What do they mean by "family group"? Do you have to be related or part of an extended family? Can my child bring a friend?

(Yes I know I can ask EH directly, but I would like to know what people think it means.)

I read that as including cousins but not friends.
Friends would turn into cousins. 😉

I read it as it includes children and half/step siblings. I wouldn't expect it to include cousins, pretend or otherwise. Friends aren't part of a family group.

They aren't going to grill you about your relationships at the cash desk. Just say family group.

I would assume they're not going to be checking the children's identities so, whatever they actually mean, in practice you could take any children with you up to the number and age limit specified.

DH and I are members, but we just show our cards when we go in - they don't check other ID. I've never tried taking anyone else with me using DH's card because I genuinely want to support EH financially but it would probably be possible if you had no scruples.

I think you have to register your family group on your account, so you'll need to register the friend's name and age (if pushed to describe relationship, I'd opt for niece). I remember adding my nephew to my group, but it's been a few years since I had membership.

Oh I see. They do mean family, not just part of a group mainly consisting of my family! I'll pay for the friend then. Thanks everyone.