Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.
Would you like to try a gentle Nordic walk in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. A Nordic Wellness Walk may incorporate mobility exercises to help with...
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. These one-hour walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and get...
A delightful walk in bluebell season, visiting Pamphill Green, Little Pamphill, Bear Wood and All Fools Lane. During this walk you will be joined by a National Trust ranger. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 3.5 hours
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Kitchen Garden to discover the history of homegrown produce and experimental planting schemes.
Every Wednesday, 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.
Discover, identify and record: book a ticket now to join a ranger for a morning of moth surveying on 2 May in the Kingston Lacy woodland.
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...
Come and meet the instructor and get a chance to see if Nordic walking is for you. Have a go using the poles and ask questions.
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). Please note: new start time of 10am for 2024.
An early morning walk lead by a Ranger around Badbury Rings to hear the wealth of birds welcoming in the morning. Distance – 2.5 miles
Discover the fascinating history and nature of Holt Heath, and be joined part-way round by a National Trust Ranger to hear about some of the ongoing conservation work. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours
Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone camera and capture unforgettable seasonal scenes across the wider Kingston Lacy Estate.
Join the Kingston Lacy Farm Manager for a walk around Kingston Lacy to meet the cows, sheep and pigs and learn about their role in conserving this special place. This will include an exclusive visit to Home Farm, not usually open to the public.
Learn the techniques of Nordic walking and how it can benefit you physically. The session is an hour and a half. Please bring clothes suitable for the conditions. It is £12 per person and poles are provided. Once you have completed your Get into...
Discover, identify and record: book a ticket now to join a ranger for a morning of small mammal surveying on the 16th May in the Kingston Lacy woodland.
You've heard of a flea circus, but have you heard of a bee circus? Come along to the Kitchen Garden on Saturday 18 May for a buzz-tastic bee balancing family friendly musical show. You'll want to bee there!
Discover, identify and record: book your ticket to join a ranger for a morning of moth surveying on 23 May on the wider Kingston Lacy estate at Holt Heath.
Explore the Rings to see what bugs you can find. Will you net a grasshopper, a cricket or even a wasp spider? Saturdays in half term, 25 May and 1 June. Pick up a bug sweep net and get hunting.
Family half term crafts. Join us in May half term for paper flower garlands and crowns.
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Japanese Garden to discover an English interpretation of Japanese horticulture. Tours run on the last Wednesday of the month in March, April, May, September and October
Play your part and add to the history of Kingston Lacy's planting schemes. Spend the morning with one of our Senior Gardeners to discover the history of the South terrace and help plant the Summer bedding.
We are so excited for our tractor and trailer rides to return. We have them for limited days this year, so make a note of the dates. Tickets on sale now, booking is essential.
Want to find out how to train your fruit trees to get the best harvest? Join one of our Senior Gardeners for a talk on how we train our peaches, melons, grapes and tomatoes in the Kitchen Garden.
Come along and make a attractive willow bird feeder making a great addition to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts. Book your place for workshops on Tuesday 18 June.
'…look into happiness through another man’s eyes!' Join the Duke's Theatre Company for this production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous and quotable comedies.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Illyria is back! This summer, the award-winning company presents Doctor Dolittle, a timeless classic for the whole family. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Adventure walks are an opportunity to go further and explore areas and paths outside of the estate. They last a couple of hours and are generally between 8 and 11km ( 5 – 6.5 miles) in length. A chance for established Nordic walkers to increase...