National Lottery Open Week runs from Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd March 2025 and as a thank you to players, they are giving free entry, discounts and offers at some of our greatest historical houses, castles and museums.

Anyone who visits a participating National Lottery supported project and shows a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game, or scratchcard (physical or digital) during National Lottery Open Week is able to take up the special offer.

To see which venues in Dorset are participating, please see below.

BROWNSEA ISLAND

Offer: Free entry! (Ferry costs still apply)
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset

KINGSTON LACY

Offer: Free entry!
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA

CORFE CASTLE

Offer: Free entry!
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset

THE TANK MUSEUM

Offer: Free entry for one child with a paying adult
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: The Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG

RED HOUSE MUSEUM

Offer: Receive a free hot drink
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE

Offer: 50% off admission
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE

For more information and to view all UK participating properties, please visit the National Lottery.