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National Lottery Open Week at Wightwick Manor and Gardens

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 and explore Wightwick Manor and Gardens for free.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This National Lottery Open Week (7th – 14th March), we’re unveiling Hidden Gems across our places! As a thank you to National Lottery players, we’re inviting 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. Please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk to check property opening times, events, accessibility information, and more. We look forward to seeing you!

Key Information

· Free Entry: One adult + up to 4 children get free entry to participating National Trust places during 7th – 14th March with a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital).

· One-Time Use: Each ticket can be used once for free entry.

· Who’s Eligible:

o Adults: 18+

o Children: 5–17 (Under 5s go free)

· Entry Conditions: You must show a valid Lottery ticket or scratchcard, photocopies won’t be accepted. A lottery ticket provides free entry only (excludes parking, or events with fees).

Times

The basics

Suitability

Everyone welcome

Meeting point

Please check in at our Visitor Reception on arrival and show your valid lottery ticket or scratchcard.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather of the day. Please no stilettos or bags larger than A4 size in the Manor and Gallery.

Accessibility

Please see our website for our full access statement, or contact our team for more information.

Other

Please be aware that on busy days our car park can become full and we may have to turn cars away. Please consider arriving on foot or by public transport if you are able.

Upcoming events

Exhibition - The Rossettis: Siblings and Spouses 

Discover the remarkable creative world of one of Victorian Britain’s most talented families in a major new exhibition at Wightwick Manor, featuring new acquisitions, rediscoveries and rarely seen works from the Rossetti circle.

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7 Mar to 8 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 246 other dates or times

SOLD OUT Curator Talk: Lives and Legacies of William and May Morris 

Join Helen, Property Experiences Curator at Wightwick Manor and Gardens, for an enlightening talk on the lives and legacies of William and May Morris, two pivotal figures in the Arts and Crafts movement.

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14 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00

Make more of your Photography Workshop at Wightwick Manor and Gardens with Lindsey Bucknor OBE 

Join us in the wonderful surroundings here at Wightwick to build on what you already know and see what you can do with your photography.

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26 Mar to 16 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 6 other dates or times

Easter egg hunt at Wightwick Manor and Gardens 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Wightwick Manor and Gardens on an Easter trail.

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28 Mar to 6 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 9 other dates or times