Well, I never: Rebecca wins £250KThousand after wishing well visit

Rebecca Hulatt, 43, made her lucky wish while on a walk in the Peak District with Brandon, her 19-year-old son. He was supposed to be visiting the area with friends but accepted a lift from Rebecca after his car – an ‘old banger’ -– broke down.

Rebecca said, “The Peak District is one of our favourite places to go – we’ve always loved walking there and spending time outdoors together. Before Brandon met up with his friends, we went for a walk and came across a little wishing well tucked away on the trail. We both threw in 50p. He wished for a new car, I wished to come into some money.

“The very next day, after a long shift at the hospital, I decided to unwind by playing a National Lottery Instant Win Game and suddenly saw I’d won £250KThousand. I just couldn’t believe it.”

The first thing Rebecca did after confirming her win was make her son’s wish come true. He’s now the owner of a brand-new Audi A1.

Rebecca said, “To think that both our wishes came true at the same time is just unbelievable. The Peak District already held special memories for us, but now it feels like the most magical place in the world.”

Rebecca also has some big plans. She’s a lifelong racing fan who often spends weekends at racetracks with her son where they watch (and occasionally drive) supercars. Now, with her win safely in the bank, she’s looking forward to making even more full-throttle memories with Brandon.

Rebecca is also excited by the prospect of moving house. She and her son live in a small cottage with no outside space, but Rebecca has put in an offer on a home with a garden. As someone who has always loved gardening, but never had the chance to enjoy it, this is the ultimate luxury.

Rebecca said, “Having a garden of my own feels like such a dream. I can’t wait to stretch my green fingers again and just spend time outdoors at home. It will be wonderful to have friends and family over, sit in the sunshine, and finally enjoy gardening properly. It’s something I’ve longed to do for years.”

15th October 2025