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National Lottery Open Week

As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we're offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week. Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card to explore Dyrham Park for free.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This National Lottery Open Week (7 -14 March) say yes to nature, beauty and history. As a thank you to National Lottery players, we're opening our doors and welcoming you to explore the incredible places your support helps to care for.

Whether you're discovering the wonders of nature, stepping into history, or simply enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, there's something for everyone to experience.

One adult and up to four children (under 18) get free entry to Dyrham Park 7-14 March 2026 with a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital). Under fives go free.

Each ticket can be used once for free entry.

Please note Dyrham Park welcomes assistance dogs only. Car parking charges apply. Open 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4pm.

Times

The basics

Suitability

The event is open to all.

Meeting point

Please show your tickets/scratch cards at Visitor Reception in the car park.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the great outdoors.

Accessibility

The site is steep and uneven in part.

Upcoming events

Guided parkland walks 

A volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's deer herd, history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days. For March walks will take place at 11am.

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4 Mar to 31 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 20 other dates or times

Cabinets unlocked at Dyrham Park 

Discover more about Dyrham's collection of cabinets from around the world this season. Items including a writing bureau, a square piano, an ebony and ivory cabinet and pieces with beautiful detail on lacquer, will be unlocked for visitors to enjoy.

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4 Mar to 8 Mar 2026
at 11:30 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times

Guided garden walks 

Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?

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on
5 Mar to 31 Mar 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 19 other dates or times

Hidden water walk 

Join a guide for a special tour to find out about the natural springs and hidden water chambers in the hillside to the mysterious underground well and stone structure by the lake to track the 'curious water works' of Dyrham Park.

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5 Mar 2026
at 13:00 to 14:15