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🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo Tickets 2026!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.

🙋‍♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?

Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit, 
▪️Working Tax Credit, 
▪️Child Tax Credit, 
▪️Employment and Support Allowance, 
▪️Income Support 
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.

🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.

📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.

🎟 UNIVERSAL TICKET COST
▪️Adult (ages 16+)
  - £9.35/ £8.50 
▪️Child (ages 3 - 15) -  £4.95 / £4.50
▪️UNDER 3 - Free

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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are around £3/£4 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly. Click here to join too good to go.
 

4 other events on this day

🐑 Children Go For £5 at Thrift Farm - Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🧒 Enjoy all the farm park has to offer for just £5.00 per child per day! Entrance into the Farm Park, also includes both outdoor & indoor play.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️23rd February to 22nd March 2026
▪️Enter the Farm Park any time between 10am and 15:30pm.
▪️The farm closes at 5pm.

 🎟 ONLINE TICKET COST:
▪️Child: £5
▪️Adult: £10
▪️Disability Plus Carer: £14
▪️Under 18 months: Free
▪️ Animal Feed (optional): £1.00

ℹ️ INFORMATION
You may book on the day. There is a £1.00 per person booking fee when booked on the door.
Some events may become full therefore, it is recommended to book prior to your visit to avoid dissapointment. Please note we do not accept cash. Click on the event link for more information and to book tickets.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01908 501733

🌳 Free Parking at The Lodge, RSPB Sandy (With a National Lottery Ticket/Scratch Card))


Time: 07:00 - 19:00

🌳 FREE PARKING USUALLY £7.50 (FOR NON MEMBERS) AT RSPB LODGE IN SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE WITH SELECTED DATES IN MARCH 2026 INCLUDING MOTHERS DAY!

🎉 ABOUT
To celebrate National Lottery Open Week, you can enjoy free parking at the RSPB Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire exploring the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.

ℹ️ HOW IT WORKS
One National Lottery ticket/scratch card entitles the holder, plus their car occupants, to free parking at RSPB The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Booking in advance is not required.

🗓 2026 DATES
Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March 2026 inclusive.

🕖 TIMES
▪️Nature reserve: Dawn - Dusk
▪️Car park: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Toilets: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
▪️Cafe: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
▪️Shop: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

👀 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to Free parking for one car between on 7th-15th March 2026 inclusive. You must display proof of play in the windscreen of your vehicle.

✅️ Nature Trails
✅️ Visitor Centre
✅ Playground
️✅️ Shop
✅️ Viewpoint

🐶 DOG INFORMATION
No dogs in the visitor centre except assistance dogs, dogs can be walked on a lead along the bridleway on the Skylark Trail. A water bowl is available at the Gatehouse.

ℹ️ FACILITIES & ACCESSIBILITY INFO
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities

📍 LOCATION
RSPB LODGE
The Heath, Potton Rd, Sandy SG19 2DL

👍 MORE INFO ABOUT THIS OFFER
Click the event link for more information.

🌳 Wimpole Estate - Visit For Free (National Lottery Open Week 2026)


Time: 09:30 - 16:30

🌳 You can visit Wimpole for free when presenting a National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), Scratchcard, or Instant Win Ticket at the National Trust property reception. Booking in advance is not required.

🗓  2026 OFFER DATES:
▪️Saturday 7th March - Saturday 14th March 2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR HOW MANY PEOPLE?
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to 1 adult and up to 4 children (under the age of 18). Under 5's are free anyway.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Such a lovely place to visit if you haven't been before with 3000 acres to explore.
Read the Terms & Conditions by clicking the event link below.

✅️ Dog Friendly (in parts)
✅️ Farm Animals
✅️ Play Park
✅️ Picnic areas
✅️ Cafes
✅️ Scenic walks
✅️ Gardens
✅️ History

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO - Click here
🐶 DOG INFORMATION  - Click here

🌷 Audley End House and Gardens - Free Entry (National Lottery Open Week 2026)


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🌷 Audley End House & Gardens (not far from Cambridgeshire) will be taking part in the National Lottery Open Week this March 2026. If you are already an English Heritage Member you get to go free anyway. Click on the event link for all the terms and conditions.

🗓 DATES & TIMES FOR TIS OFFER - 2026
▪️Saturday 7th March - Sunday 15th March
▪️Grounds open: 10am - 4pm
(Last admission 3pm)
▪️House open: 10:30am - 3pm
(Last admission 2pm)

💥 ABOUT THIS OFFER...
▪️No pre-booking is required for the visit but if you’d like to you can book online using code NLOPENWEEK26.

💥 HOW THE OFFER WORKS...
▪️You will need to bring proof of purchase of a National Lottery game with you to show on the day.

▪️One Lottery game allows access for one adult and two children, but you will need to book a separate ticket for each visitor if booking online.

▪️Tours are also available on selected dates, these will need to be booked in advance.

🐶 FACILITIES & DOG INFO: Click here
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO: Click here

📖 SOME HISTORY...
Audley End was one of the greatest houses of early 17th-century England. Audley End House  served as a key filming location an example for one was a Netflix’s series "The Crown". 

✅ Educational 
️✅️ Historical 
✅️ Scenic walks
✅️ Play park
✅️ Dog friendly walks - Click the link above
(Not allowed in the house)
✅️ Cafe
✅ Free parking
️✅️ Accessible is some parts - Click the link above