The Bankes family home

Fireplace at Kingston Lacy, Dorset.

In line with government guidance, the house at Kingston Lacy is now closed until further notice. The garden and parkland remain open for pre-booked visits. We look forward to welcoming you back to the house soon and thank you for your support as we continue to work to keep everyone safe.

You may not be able to visit at the moment but you can still discover the collection at Kingston Lacy from the comfort of your own home.

The saloon at Kingston Lacy in Dorset

Discover our collection 

We look after one of the finest collections in the National Trust. Discover what makes it so special from the comfort of your sofa.

A closer look

The paintings in the Spanish Room at Kingston Lacy

The Spanish Room at Kingston Lacy 

The Spanish Room (formerly the Golden Room) is arguably the greatest achievement of William John Bankes (1787-1855), who inherited Kingston Lacy in 1834.

The interior of the Vizagapatam cabinet at Kingston Lacy

The Vizagapatam cabinet 

This extraordinary cabinet in the collection at Kingston Lacey, Dorset – known as the Vizagapatam cabinet – is one of the finest examples of Visakhapatnam furniture in any English collection.

Omnia Vanitas after cleaning and relining.

Omnia Vanitas – could it be by Titian? 

Following its extensive restoration Onmia Vanitas, one of the most intriguing paintings in the Kingston Lacy collection, has its secrets revealed...

The saloon at Kingston Lacy
Kingston Lacy   Dorset

Kingston Lacy picture list

This guide will show you what paintings are in each room. It also gives you an excellent study of the context of the collection within the history of the Bankes family at Kingston Lacy.

Download the list