VISITOR numbers to a popular airfield are set to take off this weekend thanks to the National Lottery.

On Saturday and Sunday, the National Museum of Flight is offering free entry to National Lottery players.

Visitors to the East Fortune attraction must book a ticket online in advance of their visit and bring along both their admission ticket and lottery ticket or scratch card.

This month, the National Lottery, in its 30th year, is again saying thank you to players for the £30 million they raise for good causes every week with National Lottery Open Week.

The focus this year is on encouraging the nation to try something new, by offering an array of free entry and special offers at hundreds of National Lottery funded venues across the UK.

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

“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity say thank you to everyone who has supported us by buying a National Lottery ticket and we’re looking forward to welcoming them at the National Museum of Flight.”

A full list of venues and offers available throughout the National Lottery Open Week are available at nationallotteryopenweek.com

Darren Henley, chair of the National Lottery Forum, said: “In our 30th year, we’re delighted to mark the return of the National Lottery Open Week 2024.

“The UK is brimming with exciting things to see and do – from historical landmarks and cultural treasures to sports venues and natural landscapes.

“We want players to get out and experience something new by taking advantage of the low-cost and free days out at venues across the country during National Lottery Open Week.

“This is our way of saying thank you to the players who raise an incredible £30 million each week for good causes.”