2026 National Lottery Open Week at Chirk Castle (7-14 March)
To say thank you to the Lottery players who have made so much of our conservation work possible, we’re taking part in the National Lottery Open Week from 7-14 March.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
How the offer works: - Enjoy free entry to our castle, garden and estate with a purchased National Lottery ticket from any National Lottery game during National Lottery Open Week Saturday 7 March – Saturday 14 March 2026. - Booking in advance is not required. - Offer redeemable by: The presentation of one line of a National Lottery game will entitle the player (who must be an adult 18+) and up to 4 children under 18 free admission at participating National Trust properties. - Visit https://nationaltrust.org.uk/national-lottery-offer for the National Trust Terms and Conditions. - All National Lottery games (including National Lottery draw-based games and National Lottery scratchcards) purchased in store and online/via app qualify to redeem this offer. - Proof of purchase of a National Lottery game can be either hard copy ticket or digital. - The date of draw / purchase is not relevant. - All offers are subject to availability. The National Trust has the right to refuse entry in the event of venue / offer reaching capacity, as well as unforeseen circumstances. - In the event of queries on the day, the organisation's decision is final. - Please check with the venue for details such as opening times, location, specific terms and conditions and other pertinent information prior to visiting. - This offer is not exchangeable.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Head to the ticket office to begin your day out
- What to bring and wear
Dress according to the weather
- Accessibility
All registered assistance dogs are welcome in the castle and gardens. Our visitor shuttlebus runs from the Ticket Office, up the steep hill to the Castle. There is a step-free route of the garden. Please contact us to borrow and reserve a wheelchair or to hire our Tramper.
- Other
The garden is open 10am-4pm and the house is open from 12pm-4pm.
Upcoming events
Guided Chirk Castle estate walk
Discover more about the 480-acre Chirk Castle estate by joining our ranger volunteers for a guided walk.
Easter egg hunt at Chirk Castle and Garden
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Chirk Castle and Garden on an Easter trail.