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National Lottery Open Week at Wightwick Manor and Gardens

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 Wightwick Manor and Gardens for free.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This National Lottery Open Week (15 - 23 of March), we're saying yes to nature, beauty, and history! As a thank you to National Lottery players, we're opening our doors and welcoming you to explore the incredible places your support helps to care for.

Whether you're discovering the wonders of nature, stepping into history, or simply enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, there's something for everyone to experience.

Please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk to check property opening times, events, accessibility information, and more. We look forward to seeing you!

Key Information • Free Entry: One adult + up to 4 children get free entry to participating National Trust places during 15-23 March 2025 with a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital). • One-Time Use: Each ticket can be used once for free entry. • Who's Eligible: o Adults: 18+ o Children: 5-17 (Under 5s go free) • Entry Conditions: You must show a valid Lottery ticket or scratchcard, photocopies won't be accepted. A lottery ticket provides free entry only (excludes events).

Times

The basics

Suitability

Everyone welcome

Meeting point

Please check in at our Visitor Reception Building on arrival.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather of the day. Please no stilettos or large bags in the Manor and Gallery.

Accessibility

Please see our website for our full access statement, or contact our team for more information.

Other

Please be aware that on busy days our car park can become full and we may have to turn cars away. Please consider arriving on foot or by public transport if you are able.

Upcoming events

Event

SOLD OUT Curator Talk: Women Artists of the Pre-Raphaelites 

Join Helen, Senior Collections and House Manager at Wightwick Manor and Gardens, for a relaxed talk followed by a walking tour of the collection, featuring the female artists of the Pre-Raphaelites.

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15 Mar 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
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Adult Beginners Needle Felting Workshop - Swans 

This is a workshop aimed at confident adult beginners or intermediate level felters with tutor Natalie Harris(Brooks). Natalie is a fine artist using needle felting and the creator of Roly Poly Ponies.

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22 Mar 2025
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10:30 to 14:30
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Pressed Flower Art Workshops with The Lilac Tree 

Join The Lilac Tree for a creative and relaxing Pressed Flower Art Workshop at the picturesque Wightwick Manor and Gardens.

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28 Mar to 21 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 12:30
+ 13 other dates or times
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Make more of your Photography Workshop at Wightwick Manor and Gardens with Lindsey Bucknor OBE 

Join us in the wonderful surroundings here at Wightwick to build on what you already know and see what you can do with your photography.

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1 Apr to 3 Jun 2025
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10:30 to 12:30
+ 2 other dates or times