#ThanksToYou2025: FREE weekend
March 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am – March 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
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Experience Gainsborough’s House for Free!
Join us for a special free weekend at Gainsborough’s House… Discover the world of one of Britain’s greatest artists as you explore his family home as well as inspiring modern galleries, engage in creative activities, and experience our captivating temporary exhibitions—each exploring identity through art, people, fashion photography and theatre.
What’s on:
- Whole-site access – Wander through the historic house and discover our stunning new galleries.
- Camera Obscura demonstrations – See this fascinating optical device in action and learn about its history.
- Family-friendly art & craft activities – Get creative with hands-on workshops inspired by Gainsborough’s work in the Landscape Studio.
- Volunteer insights – Meet our passionate volunteers, ready to share stories and behind-the-scenes details.
- Confectionary tasting in our shop – Delight in an exquisite selection of ethically-sourced chocolates… we promise not to keep count of how many pieces you try!
- Live music in our café – Enjoy the soulful melodies of local performers, and take advantage of a 10% discount when you return for your next visit to The Watering Place.
- Fun photo opportunities – Dress up with themed props, snap a selfie in our painting frame with a wonderful Gainsborough landscape as your backdrop – don’t forget to share using #GHArtyAdventures
- Exclusive giveaway – Come along to enter our prize draw for your chance to win a hamper of Gainsborough’s House goodies worth £100!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to experience Gainsborough’s House all for free. Bring your friends and family for a memorable weekend of art, history, and creativity.
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What you need:
One National Lottery ticket (physical or digital), scratchcard, or Instant Win Game will give access to one adult and any accompanying children under the age of 18.
- Proof of purchase of a National Lottery game* can be either hard copy ticket or digital.
*The date of draw / purchase is not relevant.