What's on at Kingston Lacy
Honey, harvest and hibernation
Join us for some fun over half-term; celebrate the harvest, autumn produce and all the beautiful autumn colour with a series of hands on activities.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
+ 4 other dates
10:00-18:00
Threads of Narrative
Step into the Laundry to discover a new artistic textile installation inspired by the Bankes Archive and the lives and stories of some of the women of the Bankes family who have shaped Kingston Lacy.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
+ 4 other dates
10:00-18:00
Kingston Lacy house tickets
A lavish family home built to resemble an Italian Palace. There's plenty to see, including 'Beyond the Portrait', a new installation for 2018. Book your timed ticket for the house. Normal admission applies.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
+ 4 other dates
11:00-11:15
+ other times
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 25 Oct 2018
+ 9 other dates
09:30-11:00
Honey, harvest and hibernation: Meet the beekeepers
Come along and find out all about Kingston Lacy's brilliant bees. Meet the beekeepers, taste samples of delicious honey, and try on a beekeeper suit.
Thu 25 Oct 2018
11:00-11:30
+ other times
Honey, harvest and hibernation: Wild stories
Join storyteller Martin Maudsley for tales inspired by the environment and the natural landscape, as well as a chance to bring your own stories to life in his storymaking workshops.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-11:45
+ other times
November house tours
Enjoy an exclusive guided tour around the State and Ground floor rooms of Kingston Lacy house during its winter closure.
Mon 29 Oct 2018
+ 27 other dates
11:00-12:15
+ other times
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
Dorset button workshop
Learn how to make traditional Dorset buttons over tea and cake in this morning craft workshop.
Wed 07 Nov 2018
10:00-13:00
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 19 Nov 2018
09:30-10:30
Stir-up Sunday at Kingston Lacy
Celebrate stir-up Sunday tradition and make your own mini Christmas pudding to enjoy at home. £2.50 per pudding
Sun 25 Nov 2018
10:00-10:15
+ other times
Christmas at Kingston Lacy
Christmas at Kingston Lacy celebrates 400 years of creativity throughout the Bankes family. Alongside rooms in the house being decorated for Christmas you can enjoy the illuminated garden, visits to Santa Claus, seasonal refreshments and more.
Fri 30 Nov 2018
+ 31 other dates
10:00-19:00
Christmas house tickets
Tickets to visit the house at Kingston Lacy at Christmas are very popular, please pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Fri 30 Nov 2018
+ 31 other dates
11:00-11:15
+ other times
Santa Claus at Kingston Lacy
Meet Santa Claus at Kingston Lacy; tell him your Christmas wishes to add an extra bit of magic to the festive season. Pre-booking essential. Normal property admission applies.
Fri 30 Nov 2018
+ 10 other dates
16:00-16:15
+ other times
Illuminated Garden at Kingston Lacy
Enjoy the chance to experience Kingston Lacy after dark during late night openings Wednesdays - Sundays, with a new illuminated experience transforming the Formal Garden as darkness falls.
Fri 30 Nov 2018
+ 22 other dates
16:00-19:00
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