NATIONAL Lottery players can enjoy free trips to National Trust and other tourist attractions in Worcestershire and beyond.

Players can enjoy the free visits or special offers as part of National Lottery Open Weekend which runs until Sunday, March 17.

The lottery explained that it ran the trips to say thank you for the £30 million raised for good causes every week by players.

People can enjoy free entry, discounts and special offers during this week.

There are hundreds of venues people can choose from across the UK and players can use their National Lottery ticket or scratchcard to visit the sites.

In Worcestershire, the following National Trust and other tourist attractions taking part are:

Sites taking place in National Lottery Open Weekend a little further afield:

  • Coughton Court, Alcester - Free entry March 14 to 17
  • National Trust Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses - Free entry March 9 to 17
  • National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden - Free entry March 9 to 17
  • National Trust Packwood House - Free entry March 9 to 17

 For full details on the offer and all of the properties in the UK taking part, including terms and conditions, visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk.