The National Lottery Open Week

Now expired but we’ll bring you more details for the National Lottery Open Week 2027 as they come in. 

Running from 7-15 March 2026, the National Lottery Open Week offers free entry promotions alongside discounts and special offers on an array of visitor attractions around the UK.  We’ve spotted some great free entry offers including hundreds of National Trust settings, English Heritage sites, Eden Project, Chirk Castle & the Giant’s Causeway.  There are also plenty of savings to made on tickets too for popular attractions such as the Tower of London, Edinburgh Zoo, RHS Gardens & Hillsborough Castle Gardens plus many more.  Find out more details below on this National Lottery Open Week promotion and how you can get involved. 

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The National Lottery Open Week

National Lottery players will be able to enjoy FREE or discounted entry to hundred of venues across the UK.  Running from 7-15 March 2026, National Lottery players can enjoy a range of exclusive offers at Lottery-funded venues and attractions.  This promotion is open to anyone with a valid National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard or Instant Win Game, (physical or digital) during the National Lottery Open Week can unlock these free entry offers & promotions. 

Simply produce a valid national lottery ticket at a participating attractions to get involved.  There are a range of offers running including FREE entry, 2 for 1’s, 50% off tickets & kids go free promotions including;

• National Trust sites – free entry, (incl Calke Abbey, Dunster Castle, Buckland Abbey, Baddesley Clinton, Packwood House, Bodiam Castle, Powis Castle & Garden, Chirk Castle, Sutton Hoo & Wimpole Estate).
• English Heritage sites – free entry, (incl Eltham Palace & Gardens, Audley End House, Dover Castle, Bolsover Castle,  Carlisle Castle, Osbourne House, Pendennis Castle, Whitley Court & Gardens).
• National Trust for Scotland – free entry, (incl Brodie Castle, Preston Mill, Leith Hall, Drum Castle, The Hill House & Greenbank Garden).
• Giant’s Causeway – free entry.
• Hillsborough Castle Gardens – 50% off tickets.
• RHS Gardens, (Wisley, Bridgewater, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall & Harlow Carr) – £1 tickets
• Hampton Court Palace – 50% off tickets.
• Leeds Castle – free entry.
• RSPB – free parking or free entry, (incl Conway, Loch Lomond, Bempton Cliffs
• Tower of London – 50% off tickets.
• Kensington Palace – 50% off promotion.
• HMS Belfast – 2 for 1 on entry.
• Eden Project – free entry.
• Charles Dickens Museum – 2 for 1 entry.
• Edinburgh Zoo – 2 for 1 offer.
• Royal Museums of Greenwich – The Royal Observatory – 2 for 1 entry.
• Cutty Sark – 2 for 1 promotion.
• Yorkshire Sculpture Park – free entry. 

Not all settings are participating in the full 8 days and offers do vary so worth checking the finer details before planning your visit. Simply provide your national lottery ticket, (hard copy or digital) to take advantage of these offers and watch out for any pre-booking requirements. Worth noting that all offers are subject to availability and attractions have the right to refuse entry if they reach capacity.  And remember to keep hold of your lottery ticket that you’ll need to present on the day!

More detail available from the National Lottery Open Week.