National Lottery Open Week 2026
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 Bateman's for free.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
As a thank you to National Lottery players for helping support our conservation work, we’re delighted to offer free entry to Bateman’s during National Lottery Open Week. From 7 March to 10 March, simply bring along a National Lottery ticket or scratch card and explore the house and gardens for free.
Whether you’re visiting a National Trust place for the first time or you're a long‑time member bringing friends and family along, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a memorable day out on us.
How to claim your free visit:
Show one valid National Lottery ticket or scratch card per adult when you arrive.
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to 1 adult and up to 4 children (under the age of 18).
Eligible National Lottery games include all draw-based Games, Scratchcards and Instant Win Games.
Both digital and paper tickets are accepted. If you’re showing a ticket on your phone, please download it before you arrive—signal can be patchy.
The ticket’s purchase or draw date doesn’t matter.
Children aged 5 and under always receive free entry at National Trust places.
Dates: 7 March to 10 March
Times: 10am to 4pm
Price: Free with a National Lottery Ticket (parking charges apply)
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Show your lottery ticket at Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothes suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
Partly accessible grounds, some uneven paths. Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet near visitor reception. Wheelchairs available to borrow. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
Upcoming events
Pooch Passport at Bateman's
Pooch passport is back! Explore new places with your furry friend until 28 February 2026. Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together.
Crepe Paper Flower workshop: Make your own daffodil at Bateman's
Join workshop leader Helen, a Sussex-based paper artist to create your own everlasting daffodil flower.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bateman’s
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Bateman's on an Easter trail.
Rudyard Kipling introductory talks
Join us for a short introductory talk that offers an overview of Rudyard Kipling’s life, family, and work before you step inside the house.