National Lottery players will be able to enter the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune, free of charge later this month.

To say thank you for the £30 million raised for good causes every week by players, the National Lottery is offering free entry and special offers at a range of National Lottery-funded venues, including the National Museum of Flight, as part of its open week.

Anyone with a valid National Lottery ticket or scratch card can attend the museum for free next Saturday and Sunday (March 25 and 26).

Tickets usually cost £13 per adult and £11 for a concession. Visitors to the museum should book a timed entry ticket online and bring along both their admission ticket and lottery ticket or scratch card.

Steve McLean, general manager at the National Museum of Flight, said: “We’re delighted to be taking part in the National Lottery Open Week this year.

“We’ve been fortunate to receive National Lottery funding, which has enabled us to redevelop two of our Second World War hangars.

“These spaces tell the stories of military and civil aviation, from the first use of air-to-air weapons in 1914 and drone warfare in the 21st century, to flying for fun and connecting distant communities.

“So this is our way of saying thank you to everyone who has bought a National Lottery ticket, helped us on our journey and made a vital contribution to supporting good causes.”

Darren Henley, chair of the National Lottery Forum, said: “The National Lottery Open Week offers players a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a low-cost day out at venues across the UK, from castles to nature reserves, museums to sports venues. 

“It’s our way of saying thank you to National Lottery players who raise an incredible £30 million each week for good causes..”

To view all venues and offers that are available throughout the National Lottery Open Week, visit www.nationallotteryopenweek.com