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Last chance to unlock free UK days out in film, science, wildlife and more with a National Lottery ticket
10th March 2026
National Lottery Open Week gives players the chance to explore the extraordinary projects, hidden gems and iconic venues they help fund, through the £32 million raised for good causes every week.
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Animals aplenty: National Lottery Open Week 2026 roars into action
9th March 2026
Billions raised. Thousands of projects. Millions of wildlife encounters. This data-rich feature unearths how National Lottery funds have helped the UK’s animal kingdom — and what Open Week 2026 could mean for nature lovers ready to explore.
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Revealing the "HiDDEN" during National Lottery Open Week
6th March 2026
A medieval library, working class movements, a Victorian courtoom and more: five interviews and a 30-year dataset reveal the 'HiDDEN Network' connecting Britain’s reform heritage and the Mancunian spirit - all helped by National Lottery funding.
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Set-jetting this Spring? Visit the sets of Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, and Industry among 20 Film and TV Locations Across the UK for Less
4th March 2026
From Bridgerton’s Regency ballrooms, and the iconic Brummy backdrops of Peaky Blinders, find film and TV locations Across the UK for less
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New Sky HISTORY series shines a light on castle restorations made possible by National Lottery funding
4th March 2026
Simon Thurley, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and a distinguished historian, chats with us for a Q&A.
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Celebrating our most successful Winter Games
24th February 2026
A superb silver medal in the men’s curling was yet another memorable moment from Milano Cortina 2026, an event that will go down as the most successful Winter Olympic Games in Team GB history.
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Hidden gems take centre stage this National Lottery Open Week
24th February 2026
With growing interest in hidden gems and unique local experiences across the UK, more people are choosing distinctive days out over viral attractions - and Joanna Page is leading the way with her top hidden gems. National Lottery Open Week (7-15 March) invites players to follow in her footsteps and explore hundreds of extraordinary places, unlocking free entry and special offers at venues made possible by the £32 million raised every week for good causes.
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Ice cool: Team GB’s speedster Niall Treacy discusses his journey from Solihull to Milano-Cortina
19th February 2026
Meet Niall Treacy, Team GB Speed Skater, discussing Olympic insights, highs and lows, and staying cool under pressure
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Rink roots - Team GB Coach Richard Shoebridge's call to the next gen
19th February 2026
Team GB speed skating Coach Richard Shoebridge explains why the next generation should consider the ice, and bigs up the rink roots that are growing the next crop of talent
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Speed showdown: Team GB’s Niall Treacy vs. Usain Bolt (an imaginary race)
19th February 2026
Explore the short track speed skating oval like never before: An original datagraphic of an imagined race betwen Team GB's Niall Treacy and Usain Bolt in his prime.
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Great British Castle Rescue - Introducing the Castles
19th February 2026
Meet the castles featured in Great British Castle Rescue and discover how National Lottery funding is helping restore, protect and celebrate these remarkable historic landmarks across the UK.
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Team GB’s speedster Niall Treacy talks about staying cool under pressure
13th February 2026
Team GB short track speed skater Niall Treacy is heading to Milano-Cortina 2026 with big ambitions. We look back at his journey from Solihull Ice Rink to competing on the world stage and the long-term backing of National Lottery funding that has supported him along the way