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 30 Jun 2022
+ 17 other dates
10:00-11:00
NNR Festival: Ragwort pulling at Holt Heath
Join a community day at Holt Heath to help remove Ragwort from this beautiful area.
Thu 30 Jun 2022
11:00-15:00
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 30 Jun 2022
+ 63 other dates
11:30-12:30
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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 05 Jul 2022
+ 16 other dates
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 06 Jul 2022
+ 15 other dates
14:00-17:00
Kingston Lacy social walks
Discover the ever changing Kingston Lacy woodlands and countryside and have the opportunity to meet new people on these gentle strolls, ranging from 3-4 miles.
Tue 12 Jul 2022
+ 2 other dates
09:30-11:00
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
NNR Festival: Holt Heath guided walk
Join a National Trust Ranger for a guided walk of Holt Heath.
Fri 15 Jul 2022
10:00-12:00
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
+ 1 other date
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
NNR Festival: Holt Forest family nature walk
Join a National Trust Ranger and volunteer for a family nature walk around Holt Forest.
Thu 04 Aug 2022
10:00-11:00
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
NNR Festival: Community litter picking day at Holt Heath
Join a community day at Holt Heath to help tidy up from this beautiful area.
Tue 16 Aug 2022
11:00-15:00
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
Summer of discovery
Come on an adventure this summer with our two family trails uncovering Egypt and Nature at Kingston Lacy.
Wed 31 Aug 2022
10:00-16:30
Heritage Open Day: Abbott Street Forge demonstrations
Nestled in the quite village of Pamphill, Dorset on the Kingston Lacy estate, lies a working Victorian Forge. Abbott Street Forge still retains many of the original tools and equipment. Visitors will be able to watch a working museum in operation.
Fri 09 Sep 2022
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09:00-10:00
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NNR Festival: Holt Wood guided walk
Join a National Trust Ranger for a guided walk of Holt Wood.
Tue 13 Sep 2022
10:00-11:00
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 14 Sep 2022
15:00-16:00
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 20 Sep 2022
+ 1 other date
11:15-12:45
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
+ 2 other dates
19:30-22:30