Hundreds of sites are offering free or discounted tickets (Image: Getty)
National Trust properties, the Eden Project and Edinburgh Zoo feature amongst hundreds of attractions offering free or substantially discounted admission next week. The National Lottery’s Open Week makes a welcome return, offering Britons opportunities to discover heritage sites, fortresses and cultural institutions.
Participants in any National Lottery game can access unlimited Open Week venues between March 7 and March 15. The promotion applies to Lotto tickets, scratch cards and Instant Win Games alike. This year, the most affordable National Lottery game costs merely 25p.
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This presents considerable savings potential, given the Eden Project typically charges adults £42 for admission, or £38 when booked ahead.
Culzean Castle, ordinarily priced at £8 for adults, features alongside Fountains Abbey and Kingston Lacy, both typically costing £23.10, reports the Mirror.
An additional advantage sees Open Week coinciding with Mother’s Day, with numerous venues maintaining their complimentary or reduced rates on Sunday, March 15.
Selected attractions offer special perks, including complimentary hot beverages and cakes at their cafés, discounts in shops and eateries, and half-price guided tours.
What is National Lottery Open Week?
The National Lottery states its Open Week is designed to reward its players. It explained: “To say thank you for the £32 million raised for Good Causes every week by players, National Lottery funded venues are offering free entry, discounts and special offers throughout National Lottery Open Week.”
The concept means that anyone visiting a National Lottery-supported project who presents a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game or scratch card can claim a special offer.
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Eden Project is offering free tickets (Image: Getty)
Where can I visit?
Hundreds of locations throughout the UK are participating this year, with the list of taking part sites being regularly refreshed.
- Eden Project – free entry from March 7 to March 15
- English Heritage sites including Carlisle Castle, Dover Castle and Witley Court and Gardens – free entry from March 7 to 8 and March 11 to 15
- Historic Royal Palaces including the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace – 50% off tickets
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park – free entry from March 7 to 8 and March 10 to 13
- RSPB sites including Salthome, Lochwinnoch, Conwy and Loch Lomond – ranging from free entry to free parking
- Alexandra Palace – free entry for two for BBC Studio tours
- National Trust sites including Kellie Castle, Dunham Massey and Baddesley Clinton – free entry
- Edinburgh Zoo – two for one tickets
- Giant’s Causeway – free entry
How to get your free day out
Visit a participating location and show one Lotto ticket, scratch card or Instant Win Game per person at the entrance. The most affordable option is the Prize Ball Instant Win game for 25p, available online or via the National Lottery app.
Your ticket can be either physical or digital, and if you’ve played before, you don’t need to buy a new one, regardless of the date.
Check the National Lottery website to locate participating locations and discover what offers are available.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
