Kingston Lacy

The house at Kingston Lacy in Dorset is a treasure trove of art work and the exotic, all courtesy of the Bankes family and their colourful past. Book your timed ticket house entry now via the What's on page.

The garden at Kingston Lacy comes into its own during summer with beautiful blooms, multitude of scents and stunning vistas to be enjoyed. Look out for the hanging baskets, seas of bedding plants and the abundance of flowers and crops within the kitchen garden. There are many shady spots to rest and relax, especially under the majestic cedars on the South Lawn or within the thatched pavilions of the Japanese garden.

You can’t mention the history of Kingston Lacy without talking extensively about the influence of William John Bankes. A huge personality and visionary, William John created much of the house you see today. From the paintings to the door frames, his artistic flare is everywhere. But his story goes much deeper than a typical lord of the manor…

Kingston Lacy welcomes a remarkable Spanish painting from the National Gallery in London this year. To come and enjoy this painting, Kingston Lacy house is open via timed tickets to be booked in advance via the What’s on page.

There's so much to see and do on a day out at Kingston Lacy - you'll find plenty of activities to enjoy.

Whatever the weather nature is calling. Put on those walking boots and see the countryside in all its natural glory and witness the changing seasons.

The Stables café at Kingston Lacy always has something delicious and seasonal on the menu.

Choose from a great range of gifts or souvenirs, from therapeutic colouring books for the mindful soul to tasty jams for your favourite foodie.

Honey is produced annually on the estate. The rangers and bee-keeping volunteers work hard to maintain the hives and look after the honeybees. Take a jar home from the shop today.

Looking for a new challenge? Help bring the house to life by volunteering at Kingston Lacy. Take a look to find out more about becoming a room guide and other volunteering opportunities.

Working at Kingston Lacy means doing something different everyday. You can find the latest job vacancies right here on our website.

Discover more about the unique Hyde collection of rhododendrons in the nursery wood.

For over 30 years the National Trust has cared for Badbury Rings and welcomed many thousands of people to enjoy hilltop views and wildlife walks. Read on to find out more information about the recent changes to parking.

The National Trust manages Holt Heath National Nature Reserve (NNR), and this year we will be carrying out a restoration project on the mire system. This work will improve the natural habitat for specialist wildlife and plants in the more such as the bogbean, curlew, marsh gentian and sphagnum mosses.