7 Top Birmingham Attractions Offering Free Entry for Mother's Day 2026
Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate mums, grandmas, aunties, and friends, but organising a big family day out can often be expensive. Fortunately, numerous top attractions around Birmingham are offering free admission not just for mothers, but for everyone on this special day in March 2026. Many of these freebies are part of the National Lottery Open Week, requiring a recent lottery ticket for entry, while others have exclusive Mother's Day promotions.
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Free entry: March 15
Mums can enjoy free tickets to Drayton Manor on Mother's Day when visiting with at least one full-paying guest over the age of four. This represents significant savings, as adult tickets typically start from £19.90. During this period, only Thomas Land and the zoo will be open, as the major rides prepare for the Easter holidays. Visitors are advised to check availability and book tickets in advance via the Drayton Manor website.
Aldridge Transport Museum
Free entry: March 7–8, March 10, March 15
As part of the National Lottery Open Week, Aldridge Transport Museum offers free admission for up to five people, including children, upon presentation of a recent lottery ticket. The museum features a wide range of vehicles with West Midlands connections, including buses, cars, and commercial vehicles, along with memorabilia and restoration projects. Located at Aldridge, WS9 8TP, it's a great spot for transport enthusiasts.
Royal Shakespeare Company Tour
Free entry: March 7–15
Visitors can go behind the scenes at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon to discover secrets and stories from its past and present. Highlights include close-up views of costumes, insights into set construction, and tales of theatre superstitions. By presenting a valid lottery ticket, one free space is available on any theatre or costume tour during the week. Pre-booking is possible by quoting Tour26 via the RSC website.
Wightwick Manor and Gardens
Free entry: March 7–15
This National Trust property in Wolverhampton features a Victorian half-timbered manor house and arts and crafts gardens. Additional amenities include a woodland play area with climbing structures, a tea room, and a second-hand book shop. Located at Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton WV6 8EE, it offers a peaceful retreat for families.
Witley Court and Gardens
Free entry: March 7, 8, and 11–15
Witley Court and Gardens, an English Heritage site, opens for free during National Lottery Open Week. Known for its 'magnificently romantic ruin', landscaped gardens, and fountain, it also features a Wilderness Play Area with swings, nets, slides, and a treehouse. Normally, tickets start from £9 for adults and £5.40 for children, making this a valuable saving. No advance booking is required, but visitors can book online using code NLOPENWEEK26 and must show proof of a lottery ticket purchase.
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Free entry: March 7–8 and 14–15
Dubbed the 'grandparent of skyscrapers', Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings opened in 1797 as the world's first multi-floored iron-framed building, making it an important industrial heritage site. Free entry is available during National Lottery Open Week, with no advance booking necessary. However, visitors can book online using code NLOPENWEEK26 and must present proof of a lottery ticket, allowing one adult and two children per ticket.
Gainsborough Old Hall
Free entry: March 7–8 and 14–15
For a day trip further afield, Gainsborough Old Hall in Chesterfield, about an hour and 20 minutes from Birmingham, is one of the country's largest medieval halls. Visitors can explore the vast medieval kitchen, 17th-century Eastern Apartments, and the hall where kings once dined, plus look for recently discovered 'witch marks'. No advance tickets are needed, but booking online with code NLOPENWEEK26 is an option, with one lottery ticket covering one adult and two children.
To make the most of these offers, always check timings and availability beforehand to avoid disappointment. For more details, visit the National Lottery Open Week website and explore these fantastic free attractions for a memorable Mother's Day celebration around Birmingham.
