Lakeland Arts is opening the doors to three of its museums for free this March as part of National Lottery Open Week 2026.
Visitors can enjoy free admission with a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard at:
- Abbot Hall: 7, 11–14 March
Whether you’re planning a family day out, looking to explore arts and heritage in Cumbria, or keen to try something new, simply present a valid lottery ticket or scratchcard at the front desk to receive free entry for the day.
National Lottery Open Week is a nationwide initiative to thank players for the £32 million raised every week for Good Causes. It offers the public an opportunity to experience fantastic Lottery-funded arts and heritage projects and organisations for free across the UK – a celebration of the impact made possible #BecauseOfYou.
Highlights across the venues
Abbot Hall kicks off National Lottery Open Week with the public unveiling of Oval Form (Trezion) by Dame Barbara Hepworth on Saturday 7 March at 2pm. This marks the sculptures return to Kendal after 5 years.
Visitors can explore a range of diverse and thought-provoking artworks on display, from the Collection Galleries, sharing enlightening stories connected to South Lakeland’s heritage, to Boat Works, a captivating mixed-media exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling exploring migration, transformation and change. The Ecology Gallery also examines the impact of human activity on Cumbria’s landscape and environment.
Free tickets can be booked online using the following codes:
- AHOPENWEEK for Abbot Hall
Alternatively, visitors can redeem this offer at the museum on the day. All visitors will be required to present their lottery ticket or scratchcard on the day.
