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Summer of Play

Enjoy playful family days out at Kingston Lacy this summer.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

There's something for all the family to enjoy at Kingston Lacy this summer.

Explore our festival field of fun, dance at the bug ball, put on a performance at the giant puppet theatre and find lots of games and activities and adventures. There are also two wonderful play areas to discover and explore.

Check out our other summer events (Storytelling, Morning Dance Party, and Children’s Yoga) on the Upcoming Events section of our website soon.

Pack a picnic to enjoy, or pop into the café for lunch, hot and cold drinks or ice creams.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

What to bring and wear

Hopefully it'll be sunny, but dress for the weather.

Upcoming events

Event

Rescheduled - Moth Surveying: Kingston Lacy woodland 

Discover, identify and record: book a ticket now to join a ranger for a morning of moth surveying on 9 May in the Kingston Lacy woodland.

Event summary

on
9 May 2024
at
09:00 to 11:30
Event

Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: every Thursday at 10am 

Would you like to take up cycling again, have lost confidence, or would just like to ride with other people using traffic-free trails or quiet country lanes? These rides are led by trained volunteers from Dorset Council's Health and Activity...

Event summary

on
9 May to 19 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 32 other dates or times
Event

Formal Garden Tours 

Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.

Event summary

on
9 May to 20 Oct 2024
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 189 other dates or times
Event

Estate Walk: Holt Heath 

Discover the fascinating history and nature of Holt Heath, and be joined part-way round by a National Trust Ranger to hear about some of the ongoing conservation work. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours

Event summary

on
10 May 2024
at
10:00 to 13:00