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National Lottery Open Week is run every year as a way of saying thank you to players of the National Lottery, as a portion of the money raised each week goes to good causes.
In general, to receive free entry - or some other kind of bonus - visitors need to being with them a scratchcard or National Lottery ticket, or proof of purchase. National Trust properties across the country are taking part, including many in Hampshire, as well as several attractions in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth City Council Cllr Steve Pitt said: “The National Lottery Heritage Fund has enabled and made a significant contribution to the development of multiple projects across our museums which form a valued part of the cultural offer in our city. I am delighted we are once again supporting National Lottery open week which will enable visitors to experience what our museums have to offer, and the important stories they tell."
To see all the venues and offers available in The National Lottery Open Week, visit www.nationallotteryopenweek.com
1. D-Day Landing Craft survivor and museum re-opens to the public in Portsmouth Landing Craft Tank LCT 7074 is the last surviving example of more than 800 tank-carrying landing craft that served at D-Day on 6 June 1944.
The D-Day Story museum - which has LCT 7074 stationed outside - will be open for free from March 7 to March 15 | Iconic Media Photo: -
2. Amelie
The British Film Industry's Escapes programme is showing Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Amélie in independent cinemas across the country, including Reel in Fareham, on March 9 and 10. This year marks 25 years since the film was released. Photo: Ugc/Studio Canal+/Kobal/Shutterstock
3. Free days out
Portsmouth Natural History Museum will offer free entry to visitors from outside the PO1 to PO6 area who have a National Lottery Ticket or scratchcard | - Photo: Sophie Lewis
4. Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
It is free to enter anyway, but Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery will give a 10 per cent discount in its shop with any spend of £10 or more. It includes displays on Sherlock Holmes, as well as exhibits documenting the city's growth Photo: Portsmouth City Council