National Lottery Open Week runs from Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd March 2025 and as a thank you to players, they are giving free entry, discounts and offers at some of our greatest historical houses, castles and museums.

Anyone who visits a participating National Lottery supported project and shows a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game, or scratchcard (physical or digital) during National Lottery Open Week is able to take up the special offer.

To see which venues in Dorset are participating, please see below.

BROWNSEA ISLAND

Offer: Free entry! (Ferry costs still apply)
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset

KINGSTON LACY

Offer: Free entry!
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA

CORFE CASTLE

Offer: Free entry!
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset

THE TANK MUSEUM

Offer: Free entry for one child with a paying adult
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: The Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG

RED HOUSE MUSEUM

Offer: Receive a free hot drink
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE

Offer: 50% off admission
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE

For more information and to view all UK participating properties, please visit the National Lottery.

Say It Again, Sorry? presents …Earnest?  A unique comedy sensation where no 2 nights are the same.

This is up there with one of THE best and most memorable shows I’ve ever seen, at one point I thought I might pee myself because I was laughing so hard!

The show starts with a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play but when the lead actor fails to arrive at the door on cue an actual audience member is chosen to be the star.  The desperate director does his best to keep the production going and as hilarious mishaps happen, more audience members are needed to join the cast.  The further into the show they go, the more brilliantly chaotic it becomes.

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect but those couple of hours were pure joy with every character having you in stitches non-stop.  It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before and the cast are very clever to keep everything going, partly through script and partly improvisation.

I would highly recommend this show for anyone wanting a good night out, you’re guaranteed to be entertained from start to finish.

… Earnest? is on in Poole from Thursday 27th February until Saturday 1st March.  For more information and tickets, please visit Lighthouse Poole.