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🌷 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

🌷 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

🏛 Free Entry - Delapré Abbey, Northampton (National Lottery Open Week 2026)


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🏛 As a special ‘thank you’ offer at Delapré Abbey, we’re offering free general admission to the house during National Lottery Open Week this 2026!

🗓 2026 OFFER DATES
▪️
Sunday 8th March
▪️Wednesday 11th March
▪️Thursday 12th March
▪️Sunday 15th March

🕚 TIME
The house is open from 11am-4pm (last entry is at 3pm).

🏛 ABOUT
Explore 900 years of history right in the heart of Northampton at Delapré Abbey, a former 12th-century Cluniac nunnery, battlefield site, and family home.

ℹ️ How to take part
Free entry when you show your National Lottery ticket, no pre-booking required.

One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to One adult and any accompanying children under the age of 18.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY: Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01604 760817

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

🙂 FREE:
This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.

🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.

📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

🙂 FREE:
This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.

🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.

📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

🌺 Moggerhanger Open Gardens 2026


Time: 12:00 - 17:00

🌺 We invite you to enjoy a delightful weekend exploring a variety of beautiful local gardens. Wander at your own pace, chat with garden owners, enjoy lunch and refreshments and soak up the relaxed village atmosphere.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 30th May: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 31st May: 12pm - 5pm

✨️ ABOUT
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or simply a lovely day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets just £5. Under 16s free. Buy on arrival at St John's Church, Moggerhanger, MK44 3RD where you will also collect your map of the gardens. We look forward to welcoming you to Moggerhanger for this much-loved annual event.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: kenebbage@hotmail.com

🌺 Moggerhanger Open Gardens 2026


Time: 12:00 - 17:00

🌺 We invite you to enjoy a delightful weekend exploring a variety of beautiful local gardens. Wander at your own pace, chat with garden owners, enjoy lunch and refreshments and soak up the relaxed village atmosphere.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 30th May: 12pm - 5pm
▪️Sunday 31st May: 12pm - 5pm

✨️ ABOUT
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or simply a lovely day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets just £5. Under 16s free. Buy on arrival at St John's Church, Moggerhanger, MK44 3RD where you will also collect your map of the gardens. We look forward to welcoming you to Moggerhanger for this much-loved annual event.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: kenebbage@hotmail.com