What's on at Kingston Lacy
Kingston Lacy house tickets
A lavish family home built to resemble an Italian Palace. There's plenty to see, from grand, beautifully detailed carvings, to intimate family souvenirs. Book your timed ticket for the house. Normal admission applies.
Fri 20 Apr 2018
+ 191 other dates
11:00-11:15
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Guided garden walks - April
Join a guided walk through the gardens to take in seasonal highlights and learn about how the gardens created and how they are cared for today.
Fri 20 Apr 2018
+ 10 other dates
11:30-12:30
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Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides
Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive by 9.15am for a prompt start).
Thu 26 Apr 2018
+ 35 other dates
09:30-11:00
Guided walk: Holt Forest and Holt Wood
A walk through Holt Forest taking in the veteran trees and the beautiful bluebells of Holt Wood. Distance: 6 miles, Time: approx. 3 hours
Fri 04 May 2018
10:00-13:00
An evening of music at Kingston Lacy
A special fundraising evening in partnership with the Purbeck Art Weeks Festival featuring international musicians. This classical concert will celebrate and feature Kingston Lacy's Erard piano, restored for last year's recital.
Sun 13 May 2018
18:00-21:30
Out of hours guided walks
Enjoy the opportunity to experience Kingston Lacy park and estate, including some areas not normally accessible, before the grounds open to the public.
Mon 21 May 2018
+ 6 other dates
09:30-10:30
Guided walk: Badbury Rings and Tarrant Rushton
A walk filled with rich history and the opportunity to enjoy some areas of woodland not normally accessible. Distance: 7 miles, Time: approx. 3-4 hours.
Fri 01 Jun 2018
10:00-14:00
Music afternoon with The FB Pocket Orchestra
This Father's Day enjoy an afternoon on the south lawns whilst soaking up the tunes performed by The FB Pocket Orchestra. Sit back, relax, bring a picnic or enjoy a glass of Pimms.
Sun 17 Jun 2018
14:00-14:45
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Guided walk: Badbury Rings and High Wood
A walk with fascinating history, flora and fauna around the ancient Iron Age hill fort of Badbury Rings and the High Wood. Distance: 3 miles, Time: approx. 2 hours
Fri 06 Jul 2018
10:00-12:00
Outdoor theatre: The Merchant of Venice
Shakespeare's great courtroom drama is by turns thrilling, funny, romantic and unsettling. International award-winning Illyria promise a production to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Thu 26 Jul 2018
19:00-21:30
Outdoor theatre: The Tempest
Join the Lord Chamberlain's Men for this play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender love, Shakespeare's late, great gem, examines the power of true love, our capacity for vengeance and what it takes to forgive.
Thu 02 Aug 2018
19:00-21:30
Guided walk: Shapwick and Tarrant Crawford
A walk through fields and along the river Stour, including a visit to a beautiful rural church. Distance: 6 miles. Time: approx. 2 - 3 hours.
Fri 03 Aug 2018
10:00-13:00
Outdoor theatre: Treasure Island
When Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map amongst the possessions of the late 'Captain' Billy Bones, it hurtles him in to a cat and mouse game with dangerous pirates, taking him across the World to 'Treasure Island'.
Tue 07 Aug 2018
19:00-21:30
Guided walk: Swan Way and the Droves
A walk through the Kingston Lacy parkland and the beautiful network of droves to Shapwick, Swan Way and the Beech Avenue. Distance 6 miles, time approx. 3 hours.
Fri 07 Sep 2018
10:00-13:00
Guided walk: Holt Heath
A walk through Holt Heath, one of Dorset's largest areas of unspoilt lowland heathland. Distance: 6 miles Time: approx. 3 hours
Fri 05 Oct 2018
10:00-13:00
Guided walk: Pamphill and Cowgrove
A walk through the beautiful unspoiled areas of Pamphill and Cowgrove. Distance 2.7 miles, time approx. 2 hours.
Fri 02 Nov 2018
10:00-12:00
Guided walk: Badbury Rings and Kings Down Drove
A walk with fine views and the opportunity to discover some of the more fascinating aspects of the history of the ancient Iron Age hillfort of Badbury Rings. Distance: 4 miles. Time: approx. 2.5 hours.
Fri 07 Dec 2018
10:00-12:30