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National Lottery Open Week

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 join a tour of Greyfriars House and Garden for free.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This National Lottery Open Week (15th - 23rd 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!

No booking needed, just bring along your National Lottery ticket (physical or digital) to claim your free entry (tour at Greyfriars) to participating National Trust places during 15-23 March 2025, for one adult and up to four children (under 18).

Greyfriars house is open by guided tour Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Guided tours (1 hour) and Highlight tours (30 minutes) are available throughout the day, subject to tour guide availability.

Each ticket can only be used once for free entry.

You must show a valid Lottery ticket or scratchcard, photocopies won't be accepted. A lottery ticket provides free entry only (excludes parking, events)

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Tours are available from reception, at no.14 Friar Street, directly across from the carriage way.

Accessibility

No onsite parking. Uneven surfaces and steps down to the garden. No accessible toilet onsite. No step free access to ground floor of the House, ramp available on request to access the Old Oak Cafe.

Upcoming events

Event

Strange Tales from the Darker Side 

Dr Nicolas Grimoire presents his celebrated collection of unusual and macabre tales illustrated with mind manipulation and psychological illusion.

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8 Mar 2025
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19:30 to 21:30
Event

Festival of Blossom at Greyfriars House and Garden 

Celebrate the Festival of Blossom at Greyfriars House and Garden this spring, online and onsite.

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25 Mar to 20 May 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 40 other dates or times
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Easter Adventure at Greyfriars House and Garden 

Join us for an Easter adventure at Greyfriars House and Garden between Saturday 12th & Saturday 19th April.

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12 Apr to 19 Apr 2025
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10:30 to 15:30
+ 5 other dates or times
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Untold Stories: Miss Matley Moore a self-guided exhibition 

Join us and uncover the untold story of Greyfriars' own Miss Matley Moore...

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22 Apr to 26 Apr 2025
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13:00 to 16:00
+ 4 other dates or times