Kingston Lacy

From 18 September until 12 November, Kingston Lacy presents EXILE a bold new installation exploring the life and exile of William John Bankes as part of the Prejudice and Pride programme.

The autumn colour at Kingston Lacy is not to be missed this year. Discover the best spots around the garden, what to look out for and where's best to catch a falling leaf. Join the Head Gardener at Kingston Lacy for an exclusive walk around the garden and parkland taking in the spectacular autumn colour.

Children will love getting crafty this half-term with activities running everyday from the 21 - 29 October. Have a go at some autumn themed carpentry, make a bees wax candle, borrow an explorer kit and sample some of our apples and honey.

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 entry ticket now via the What's on page.

The colour in the gardens at Kingston Lacy is spectacular over autumn. Immerse yourself in the vibrant reds and oranges of the acers in the Japanese Garden, marvel at the bounty of harvest in the Kitchen Garden and look out for the peeling bark on the paperbark maples in the Nursery Wood.

Family time is especially important at Christmas. Make the most of the winter holidays with a traditional Victorian Christmas at Kingston Lacy.

Christmas is a magical time of year. When you come to discover Christmas past, it helps us protect Kingston Lacy for Christmas future.

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.

Throughout the autumn of 2017 we will be restoring the Parterre at Kingston Lacy in order to return it back to its former glory and improve it for the future.

Since 2009 the National trust has been securing funding to bring Walter Bankes’ dream Victorian kitchen garden back to life.  As part of the ongoing restoration of the kitchen garden we have now turned our attention to the vinery with work taking place this autumn.  

Together with Sport England and other generous charitable trusts, we are improving our circuit of pathways for the benefit of everyone who enjoys and cares for Kingston Lacy.

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.