Planning your summer holiday? Unleash your energy with the National Trust's Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Play with giant building blocks, put on a show at a puppet theatre, race on bouncy strawberries or join one of our daily pop-up events.
Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.
Explore the culture, craftsmanship and creativity surrounding one of the National Trust's greatest treasures: the Visakhapatnam cabinet.
Have a go at juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, ribbon twirling and much more before Jamie Jigsaw takes to the stage for funny magic, impressive juggling and lots of silliness and audience participation.
Linked to Wimborne Community Theatre’s upcoming production of ‘Belonging, A search for Home’ the team will be bringing some drop-in lantern creative sessions to the Kitchen Garden.
Are you ready to get crafty? Join the Dorset Scrapstore each week for a brand new creative activity using recycled materials.
You might have heard of a Flea Circus before, but have you ever heard of a Bee Circus? Dr Albina and his Buzztastic show are in town to give you a close look at one of nature’s most talented insects – the humble bee!
Come along to one of our free volunteer-led tours in the Kitchen Garden to discover a history of home-grown produce and experimental planting schemes. These free tours run on the first Wednesday of the month in May, June, July, September and October.
To complement our Parkinson’s running and walking groups, Dorset Council are offering Nordic Walking sessions to help those living with Parkinson's to become more active or maintain an active lifestyle and get out in nature at Kingston Lacy.
Developed alongside our Parkinson’s running programme this walking group will help those living with Parkinson's become more active or maintain an active lifestyle and get out in nature at Kingston Lacy.
Developed alongside our Parkinson’s walking programme this running group will help those living with Parkinson's become more active or maintain an active lifestyle and get out in nature at Kingston Lacy.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Japanese Tea Garden with one of Kingston Lacy's gardeners, before sitting down to enjoy tasters of Japanese tea in this peaceful spot.
We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to White Mill on 12 and 13 September. Discover White Mill, a corn mill with original wooden machinery in a peaceful riverside setting
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 (around 1.5 hours).
We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 17 - 19 September. Discover Kingston Lacy, an opulent family home built to resemble a Venetian Palace.
Discover the beautiful heritage craft of Indian block printing in this relaxed and creative workshop with Wiltshire-based block printmaker and founder of Wild Block Print Co, Lela Brooke.
A delightful walk in visiting Pamphill Green, Little Pamphill, Bear Wood and All Fools Lane. Distance: 5 Miles Time: 3 hours
A powerful new play, made by and for the local community, which guides the audience on a magical and immersive journey through the Kingston Lacy landscape, asking, is home a place or a feeling?
Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone camera, fall in love with taking pictures, and capture the highlights of gardens on this smartphone photography workshop. Normal admission charges apply.
Come along to one of our free volunteer-led tours in the Japanese Garden to discover an English interpretation of Japanese horticulture. These free tours run on the last Wednesday of the month in September and October.
Design a unique print, a perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Robin Mackenzie will lead this workshop, perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique or for those wishing to expand their knowledge of linocut printing.
Join us for a Christmas full of starlight and sparkle. Visit the house and gardens to enjoy a Christmas ball that will sweep you off your feet, filled with plenty of festive stardust.
Enjoy wintery bubble magic with Squidge and Pop! Chase and dance through bubbles as they drift and swirl like snow.
This festive season, join us on an adventure to find Santa in his hidden storybook nook for a cosy Christmas tale, an early gift and a chance to take a photo with the man himself! Pre-book your tickets here. Normal property entry charges apply.
This festive season, join us on an adventure to find Santa in his hidden storybook nook for a cosy Christmas tale, an early gift and a chance to take a photo with the man himself! Pre-book your tickets here. Normal property entry charges apply.