National Lottery free entry offer

Family standing on the bridge in the Rainforest Biome

Daffodils in Outdoor Gardens at Eden Project

Inside the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome

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How does the offer work?

Any National Lottery player can book a free day entry ticket to the Eden Project for themselves and one guest. You must book your ticket(s) online ahead of your visit, and when you arrive just show any National Lottery ticket (physical or digital) to our ticketing team along with your pre-booked entry ticket.

Please check this offer's full terms and conditions below.

Scaffolding during the building of the Eden Project Biomes

Eden was built thanks to National Lottery players

We are a charity that has been supported by the National Lottery. This offer is our way of saying thank you to National Lottery players who helped make the Eden Project a reality 25 years ago, enabling us to demonstrate and inspire positive action for the planet.

Since the first draw over 30 years ago, the National Lottery has raised over £50 billion for good causes and awarded over 690,000 individual grants to projects and organisations, making a real difference to local communities.

Eden Project will be taking part in National Lottery Open Week with a special offer, as detailed above, to National Lottery players who provide proof of purchase.
This offer will run between 17–15 March 2026.
You'll have 30 minutes to enter the Eden Project after the time of your entry ticket.
Booking in advance is required.
Offer redeemable by: One adult plus one guest
Limited availability, tickets must be pre-booked in advance.
To take advantage of this offer, individuals must pre-book a timed entry ticket online to visit the Eden Project 7–15 March 2026. The ticketholder and one guest will be entitled to free entry to the Eden Project for a timed single visit during these dates. On arrival at the Eden Project, proof of purchase of a National Lottery game (either hard copy ticket or digital) must be presented.
All National Lottery games (including National Lottery draw-based games and National Lottery scratchcards) purchased in store and online/via app qualify to redeem this offer. The date of draw / purchase is not relevant.
This entry offer is valid from Saturday 7 March 2026 until Sunday 15 March 2026 only, and is subject to the standard Eden Project operating calendar.
One National Lottery ticket admits up to two people. All members of the party, including additional visitors who go free anyway (under-5s, carers) must pre-book an online entry ticket.
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, reward/loyalty programme, Eden Membership, family ticket, group booking, online ticket, rail inclusive offers or events/concerts for which there is a separate charge.
The free entry ticket is valid for one day only.
Tickets are subject to availability.
Visitors are advised that not all areas may be operational on the day of their visit.
The Eden Project has the right to cancel this promotion at any time.
Your ticket will allow you access to the site during public opening hours and may not include all activities such as skating, concerts etc. and these activities must be booked separately.
Please check our website for details of our opening hours and special events.
All National Lottery games (including National Lottery draw-based games and National Lottery scratchcards) purchased in store and online/via app qualify to redeem this offer.
Proof of purchase of a National Lottery game can be either hard copy ticket or digital.
The date of draw / purchase is not relevant.
All offers are subject to availability. Eden Project has the right to refuse entry in the event of venue / offer reaching capacity, as well as unforeseen circumstances.
In the event of queries on the day, the organisation's decision is final.
This offer is not exchangeable.

National Lottery free entry offer

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Eden was built thanks to National Lottery players

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