National Lottery Open Week tours
Saturday 7 March – Sunday 15 March 2026 | 10 spaces per tour | Free | Booking required
We’re delighted to announce that we will be taking part in National Lottery Open Week! From 7–15 March, we’re joining hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues and projects across the UK in a week of celebration to say thank you to the players who raise funds for National Lottery good causes. Just bring along a National Lottery ticket to your tour.
Wednesday 11 March | The Story and ceremony rooms tour | 12:00-13:30 and 14:00-15:30
Join a member of our friendly and knowledgeable front of house team for a guided tour of the exhibitions, the restored Georgian Mount Oswald ceremony rooms, and research facilities offered at The Story.
Thursday 12 March | The Story tour | 17:00-18:00
Join a member of our friendly and knowledgeable front of house team for a guided tour of the exhibitions, and research facilities offered at The Story.
Please note this does not include a tour of the ceremony rooms.

The Story Café
The Story Exhibition area
The Story grounds
The Story ceremony room