FOR A week in March you can get your hands on discounted and free tickets to hundreds of attractions across the UK.
Between March 7 and 15, National Lottery players can get free tickets, discounted tickets and special offers by purchasing a National lottery ticket, scratchcard or Instant Win Game in store or online.
One top saving is to the Eden Project, which has tropical trees and even a living clay sculpture called Eve that grows out of the landscape.
Entry will be free across the week, which is a saving of around £100 based on a family of four visiting.
Loved old-school, school dinners? Then you might want to head to the UK’s only Food Museum in Suffolk, where visitors can sample different foods and step inside an 18th-century dairy.
Adult entry will be free from March 7 to 8.
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Other spots offering free entry include Audley End House and Gardens (March 7-15); Eltham Palace and Gardens (March 7-8, March 11-15) and BBC Studios tours at Alexandra Palace (March 10).
If you’ve always wanted to visit some of the country’s palaces, then March 7 to 15 might be the time to.
Hampton Court Palace is offering half-price entry from March 7 to 8 and March 13 to 14, which could save families up to £42.
Other destinations with half-price entry include the Tower of London (March 7-14) and Kensington Palace (March 7-8, 11-14).
It’s not just historical destinations included though…
You could get a half price annual membership to the Butterfly Conservation in Winchester if you purchase it between March 7 and 15.
Rugby fans could head to the World Rugby Museum in Twickenham, with two for on entry from March 7 to 8 and 10 to 15.
You can also upgrade to include an Allianz Stadium Twickenham Tour.
It’s not just entry and seeing things, you can also get discounts on workshops, bookstores, cafes and tours.
For example, you could head to Bernard Leach Trust in St Ives for a Kurinuki Pots workshop on March 7 or an introduction to printmaking.
And if you want to keep active, some gyms are even opening their doors for free workout sessions.
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, whether you’re looking for a solo adventure, or a fun day out for the family or with friends.
“It is our way of thanking National Lottery players who raise £32million every week for good causes, supporting vital projects in arts, sports, heritage, and communities nationwide.”
To benefit from the offer, you must head to any retail or online National Lottery ticket seller and purchase either Lotto, EuroMillions, Set 4 Life and Thunderball or a National Lottery Scratchcard or an Instant Win Game.
You can see the full list of locations at NationalLotteryOpenWeek.com.
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