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 North West?
Last year, over 500 venues across the UK took part, and nearly as many again expected this year. We’ve highlighted just some of our favourite offers from National Lottery Open Week in the North West:
- Furness Abbey – Free entry – 22-23 March 2025
- Sizergh – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Allan Bank and Grasmere – Free entry – 16, 18-20 & 23 March 2025
- Hare Hill – Free entry – 15-16 & 19-23 March 2025
- Little Moreton Hall – Free entry – 15-16 & 19-23 March 2025
- Quarry Bank – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Lyme – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Speke Hall – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
- Dunham Massey – Free entry – 15 March 2025
- Chetham’s School of Music – Discover Chetham’s free tour – 20 March 2025
- RHS Bridgewater – £1 entry – 15-23 March 2025
- National Waterways Museum Ellesmore Port – Free entry – 21-22 March 2025
- Lancaster Maritime Museum – Free entry – 15-17 & 21-23 March 2025
- Wordsworth Grasmere – Free entry – 15 & 18- 22 March 2025
- Castlefield Gallery – Gallery tour – 23 March 2025
- RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve – Free entry – 15-23 March 2025
To see all participating National Lottery-funded venues across the UK head here.