I’ve never been much of a gambler, but that might change this March. Hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues are opening their doors for free, or handing out discounts and special offers – all for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard – as National Lottery Open Week returns (Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 23, 2025).
Each week, £30 million is raised for ‘Good Causes’ by people playing The National Lottery. And a lot of this money ends up going towards supporting Lottery-funded venues like historical houses, castles, museums, sports venues, art galleries, theatres, and wildlife hotspots. National Lottery Open Week is their way to say thank you!
How do I take advantage of National Lottery Open Week?
It’s not difficult. Just show a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game, or scratchcard (physical or digital) during National Lottery Open Week at any participating National Lottery-supported project and you will be able to take up its special offer. This could look like anything from free entry to behind-the-scenes tours or a complimentary gift.
What venues are taking part in the South West?
Last year, over 500 venues across the UK took part, and nearly as many again expected this year. We’ve highlight just some of our favourite offers from National Lottery Open Week in the South West:
- The Eden Project – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Brunel’s SS Great Britain – 50% off entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Stowe Gardens – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Lacock – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Tyntesfield – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Dyrham Park – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Dunster Castle and Watermill – Free entry – 15-16 & 22-23 March 2025
- Chedworth Roman Villa – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Bristol Indoor Bowls Club – Free bowling & coaching – 16 & 22 March 2025
- The Tank Museum – Free entry for one child with a paying adult – 15-23 March 2025
- Tintagel Old Post Office – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Aerospace Bristol – Free tour – 15, 19, & 22 March 2025
- RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve – Free parking – 15-23 March 2025
- Corfe Castle – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Cotswold Canal Trust Tour – Free entry – 18 & 20 March 2025
To see all participating National Lottery-funded venues in the South West and across the UK head here.