What's on at Kingston Lacy
Kingston Lacy is open. Please note that visits to the house are by timed tickets and entry is not guaranteed on the day you visit.
Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: every Thursday at 10am
Would you like to take up cycling again, have lost confidence, or would just like to ride with other people using traffic-free trails or quiet country lanes? These rides are led by trained volunteers from Dorset Council's Health and Activity...
Thu 19 May 2022
+ 22 other dates
10:00-11:00
Garden Tours
Come along to one of our volunteer-led garden tours to discover the history of the formal gardens and enjoy the highlights of the season.
Thu 19 May 2022
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11:30-12:30
+ other times
Nordic walking workout: every Tuesday at 10am
Would you like to try Nordic walking in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. You can join straight away if you have your Nordic Walking UK Freedom Pass or call...
Tue 24 May 2022
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10:00-11:00
Silent space
Enjoy the tranquillity of the Kingston Lacy garden in a dedicated silent space. Take time to relax, turn off your phone, rest quietly and connect to the nature around you.
Wed 25 May 2022
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14:00-17:00
May half-term
Join us for some wild fun this half term. Pick up an adventure booklet, explore the woods and parkland and enjoy hands-on activities that celebrate wildlife.
Sat 28 May 2022
+ 8 other dates
09:30-15:30
Music on the lawns
Enjoy an afternoon of music on the south lawns every Sunday in June. Sit back, relax, and bring a picnic to enjoy while listening to live music... Normal property admission applies.
Sun 05 Jun 2022
+ 3 other dates
13:00-17:00
Unseen Estate Tours - Explore the Gardens
Join one of these exclusive tours of the garden to see some of the lesser known and behind-the-scenes areas of Kingston Lacy.
Wed 08 Jun 2022
+ 1 other date
10:00-11:00
Get into Nordic Walking Courses
With the support from a Nordic Walking instructor these courses will help you master the basics and improve your Nordic Walking technique.
Tue 28 Jun 2022
+ 2 other dates
11:15-12:45
Unseen Estate Tours - Discover the House
Join one of these exclusive tours of the house to see some of the lesser known and behind-the-scenes areas of Kingston Lacy.
Wed 13 Jul 2022
+ 1 other date
10:00-11:00
Festival of Archaeology at Badbury Rings
Uncover 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings at a weekend of guided walks, living history and digital reconstructions, part of the Council of British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology.
Sat 16 Jul 2022
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10:00-16:00
Festival of Archaeology - Badbury Rings guided walk
Join National Trust Archaeologist, Martin Papworth for a two hour walk of Badbury Rings discovering its fascinating history from Neolithic to modern day.
Sat 16 Jul 2022
10:30-12:30
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Outdoor theatre: As You Like It
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer for the sparkling comedy, As You Like It. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Thu 28 Jul 2022
19:00-21:30
Outdoor theatre: The Three Musketeers
This family friendly musical will be an incredible mix of amazing adventure, magical music, comical characters and swashbuckling sword fights. So, pack up a picnic and join Boxtree Productions in the open air for this wonderful show.
Thu 04 Aug 2022
19:00-21:00
Outdoor theatre: Pride & Prejudice
Chapterhouse Theatre Company invite you to join them this summer for a magical performance of one of Jane Austen's most beloved classics. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Fri 12 Aug 2022
19:00-21:30
Outdoor theatre: Peter Pan
Illyria invite you to join them this summer for an amazing performance of this beloved childhood classic. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Thu 18 Aug 2022
19:00-20:40
Cinema under the stars with The Luna Cinema
Get ready for a summer of cinema under the stars as The Luna Cinema arrives at Kingston Lacy with an incredible line up of fantastic film!
Tue 20 Sep 2022
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19:30-22:30