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13-03-2025
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You can get free entry to hundreds of top attractions this weekend and next week - here's how
Hundreds of top attractions are opening their doors for free or at seriously discounted prices this weekend and next week - you just need a lottery ticket to get the deal. National Lottery Open Week is back and, to celebrate 30 years of the lottery, organisers are promising it's going to be bigger than ever with more than 750 lottery-funded venues taking part. It includes the Tate Modern, London Science Museum, the Globe Theatre and Horniman Butterfly House in London together with the Roman Baths Time Detective Archaeology Experience in Bath. Closer to home, you can enjoy a film preview at MAC arts centre in Cannon Hill Park, explore Shakespeare's museums in Stratford-upon-Avon, spend the day at Chatsworth House, Garden and Farmyard near Derby, head to Aston Manor Road Transport Museum or visit Berrington Hall near Leominster. Read more: Easter holidays in Birmingham - days out, new attractions and things to do Get our free Brummie Mummies newsletter and listen to our podcasts here The offer runs from Saturday March 15 to Sunday March 23. Anyone with a valid online or retail National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard or Instant Win Game can enjoy a free or low-cost day out. Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in Walsall Up to 5 people (including children) can redeem free entry to the museum during The National Lottery Open Week with a National Lottery ticket/ scratchcard. This offer will run on 15–16 March, 18 March, 22–23 March. Booking in advance is not required. Shakespeare's New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon Enjoy free entry to Shakespeare's New Place and other Shakespeare family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon for one adult and up to three children per National Lottery ticket from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 March. One National Lottery ticket or scratchcard will give free entry to one adult and up to three children under 16. Present your National Lottery ticket / scratchcard on arrival, no pre-booking required. Moseley Old Hall in Wolverhampton Free entry on 15–17 March and 21–23 March with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Baddesley Clinton near Solihull Free entry from March 15 to 23 with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Brockhampton near Bromyard Free entry from March 15 to 23 with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Packwood House near Lapworth Free entry from March 15 to 23 with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Wightwick Manor and Gardens near Wolverhampton Free entry from March 15 to 23 with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Biddulph Grange Gardens near Stoke on Trent Free entry from March 15 to 23 with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Croome near Worcester Free entry from March 15 to 23 with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Chedworth Roman Villa near Cheltenham Free entry from March 15 to 23 with proof of purchase of a lottery ticket. Check out the offers near you via the National Lottery Open Week website Darren Henley, Chief Executive of Arts Council England and Chair of the National Lottery Forum said: 'We're delighted to mark National Lottery Open Week 2025 and giving people a chance to say yes to the joyful things in life - to get outside and explore the UK's rich history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture through free and low-cost days out. "This is our way of saying thank you to the players who raise an incredible £30million each week for Good Causes, supporting venues and projects across the arts, sports, community and heritage sectors."
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19-02-2025
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National Lottery set to offer free entry to Cumbrian attractions
The National Lottery is set to offer free and discounted entry to select attractions next month. National Lottery Open Week will run from March 15 to March 23. During this time, people with a valid National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard, or Instant Win Game can enjoy special offers at hundreds of venues across the UK. This includes historical houses, castles, museums, wildlife hotspots, sports venues, art galleries, theatres, and cinemas. Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England and chair of the National Lottery Forum, said: "National Lottery Open Week is a chance to get outside and explore the UK's rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture through free and low-cost days out. "We're thrilled to bring back National Lottery Open Week for another year. "It's our way of thanking National Lottery players who raise £30 million every week for Good Causes, supporting vital projects in arts, sports, heritage, and communities nationwide." In Cumbria, there are several attractions offering free entry or discounts. Carlisle Castle and Furness Abbey, both English Heritage sites, will have free entry on March 22 and March 23. Sizergh, a National Trust property, will also have free entry. Wordsworth Grasmere will have free entry on March 15 and March 18 to March 22. The RSPB Haweswater nature reserve will have a free guided walk on March 21. Lake District Estates will have 10 per cent off self-catering and glamping holidays. Ravenglass Railway Pullman Camping Coaches and Stationmaster Hilton Cottage will have 10 per cent off 2025 holidays. People can use any retail or online National Lottery ticket, including Lotto, EuroMillions, Set 4 Life, and Thunderball, or National Lottery Scratchcard or Instant Win Games, for special offers at selected attractions. Terms and conditions and booking instructions across special offers will vary, so people are advised to check the individual offer listing for details. To view all venues and offers available, visit
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17-02-2025
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Free entry to Tredegar House near Newport this March
Visitors to a 17th-century mansion near Newport will be able to enter for free this March. Tredegar House, run by the National Trust, is one of hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues and attractions across the UK offering free and discounted entry as part of National Lottery Open Week. The initiative is a thank you to players for the £30 million they raise for good causes every week. From Saturday, March 15, to Sunday, March 23, anyone with a valid online or retail National Lottery ticket, scratch card, or instant win game can enjoy a low-cost day out at these venues. Dyffryn Gardens in Cardiff will also be offering free entry, while Cardiff Castle will be offering 50 per cent off tickets from March 17 to 21. The Wales Millennium Centre, meanwhile, will be offering two-for-one on backstage tours on March 21. Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England and chair of the National Lottery Forum, said: "National Lottery Open Week is a chance to get outside and explore the UK's rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture through free and low-cost days out. "We're thrilled to bring back National Lottery Open Week for another year. "It's our way of thanking National Lottery players who raise £30 million every week for good causes, supporting vital projects in arts, sports, heritage, and communities nationwide."
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17-02-2025
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How to get free access to hundreds of National Trust properties next month with just a lottery ticket
This March, people will be able to visit hundreds of National Trust properties and National Lottery-funded venues across the UK for free - and all you need is a lottery ticket. It's part of National Lottery Open Week taking place from 15-23 March. The open week is held to say thank you for the £30m raised for good causes every week by National Lottery players - and to encourage people to say yes to new experiences. In 2024, over 500 National Lottery funded venues across the UK said thank you to The National Lottery players by offering free and low-cost days out. All visitors will need to unlock the offer is any retail or online National Lottery ticket, scratchcard or Instant Win Game. The date of draw or purchase of the ticket isn't relevant. READ MORE: The magical north west town surrounded by mountains that's like somewhere from a fairy tale READ MORE: We visited the quaint market town off the M62 and basked in five-star luxury Highlights this year include a special preview of The Penguin Lessons starring Steve Coogan on Monday 17 March at over 100 independent cinemas across the UK as part of BFI Escapes. Families can also visit the last surviving seaside Victorian glasshouse before restoration begins at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Hard hat tours are available on Saturday 15 March, to hear more about plans for the restoration. Dozens of venues will be taking part across the North West as part of the open week, perfect for a day out in the spring. Various National Trust properties are taking part with visitors able to get free entry with a lottery ticket. National Trust sites near Greater Manchester include Dunham Massey, Hare Hill and Lyme Park in Cheshire, as well as Quarry Bank Mill. Some of the other venues taking part in the North West are the British Commercial Vehicle Museum Trust with 20% of entrance tickets; Lancaster Maritime Museum; Castlefield Gallery; and Open Eye Gallery, amongst others. Darren Henley, Chief Executive of Arts Council England and Chair of the National Lottery Forum said: "National Lottery Open Week is a chance to get outside and explore the UK's rich history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture through free and low-cost days out. "We're thrilled to bring back National Lottery Open Week for another year, it's our way of thanking National Lottery players who raise £30 million every week for Good Causes, supporting vital projects in arts, sports, heritage, and communities nationwide.' Visit the National Lottery website for more details on the open week here. The National Lottery Open Week is a way for National Lottery funded venues to say thank you to the players for the £30 million raised for Good Causes every week, by offering free entry, discounts and special offers. You will just have to present one lottery ticket per person at the venue or activity of choice. Use any retail or online National Lottery ticket, including Lotto, EuroMillions, Set 4 Life and Thunderball or National Lottery Scratchcard or Instant Win Games, for special offers at selected attractions between 15-23 March, 2025. Some venues will be busier than others and have capacity limits so it is worth checking off-peak times beforehand. You will need to present a lottery card or scratch card at the entrance to participating venues, but it is one per person. It can be digital or physical format, and if you have an old ticket this can be used too. Options online include the Instant Win ticket on the National Lottery Website and app. This will depend on the venue, but you can find the specific rules by looking at the full venues list here and scrolling down. Once you click on a location it will tell you if booking is required and the terms and conditions,
