Free family day out alert! From March 15th to 23rd 2025, National Lottery Open Week returns, offering families in York an amazing chance to explore various attractions for free or at a discount. This annual event is a thank you to National Lottery players, whose contributions support numerous good causes across the UK. Here are our highlights around York, and don’t forget to check details before you travel. Enjoy, and don’t forget to pack the snacks!
Fountains Abbey
The place – Fountains Abbey is one of the most magnificent places to visit in North Yorkshire, with so much to explore and discover. As well as deer to spot, ruins to run around and streams to throw sticks in, there’s also a fab play area.
The deal – Showing a National Lottery ticket will entitle the player (who must be an adult) and up to 4 children free admission between Saturday 15th March 2025 and Sunday 23rd March 2025 inclusive.
Ticket requirements – Show a National Lottery ticket/proof of play at the ticket desk.
Address – Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY
Goddards
The place – Goddards, the National Trust garden on York’s Tadcaster Road. Admission is for the gardens only (the house is not accessible to the public).
The deal – One adult and up to 4 children get free entry to Goddards on 15th and 16th March 2025.
Ticket requirements – Show a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital). Each ticket can be used once for free entry. Pre-booking is not required to visit Goddards.
Address – Goddards, 27 Tadcaster Rd, Dringhouses, York YO24 1GG
Beningbrough
The place – Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, a lovely National Trust property outside York. Kids will love exploring the gardens, climbing trees and playing in the play area.
The deal – One adult and up to 4 children get free entry on 15th and 16th and 19th to 23rd March 2025.
Ticket requirements – Show a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital). Each ticket can be used once for free entry.
Address – Beningborough Hall, York, YO30 1DD
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
The place – Bempton Cliffs is a stunning RSPB reserve in Bridlington. It’s one of our favourite spots on the Yorkshire coast, and the perfect place to spot thousands of seabirds (including puffins, depending on the time of year).
The deal – One National Lottery ticket entitles the holder, plus up to one additional adult and three accompanying children to free entry between Saturday 15th and Sunday 23rd March 2025 inclusive.
Ticket requirements – Show a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital). Each ticket can be used once for free entry.
Address – RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Bridlington, YO15 1JF
RSPB Fairburn Ings
The place – RSPB Fairburn Ings is a beautiful place for a family day out, just a short drive from York. There are some lovely, clearly marked paths and lots of wildlife to spot along the way.
The deal – One National Lottery ticket/scratchcard entitles the holder, plus their car occupants, to free parking between Saturday 15th March 2025 and Sunday 23rd March 2025 inclusive. Please display proof of play in the windscreen of your vehicle.
Ticket requirements – Show a National Lottery ticket/proof of play in the windscreen of your vehicle.
Address – RSPB Fairburn Ings Visitor Centre, Castleford, WF10 2BH
