Join us this year in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Henrietta Bankes’ vision of the Japanese Garden, filled with cherry blossom, bamboo and acers.
Discover a summer jam-packed with fun for all ages in Kitchen Garden. Play with giant building blocks, visit the story garden, race on bouncy strawberries or join one of our pop-up events.
Are you ready to get crafty? Join the Dorset Scrapstore every Friday for a brand new creative activity.
Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.
Green fingers at the ready! Join us in the Kitchen Garden potting shed on Saturdays in the summer holidays for planting sessions.
This summer, join us for fun, hands-on nature walks featuring bug hunting, bird spotting, tree ID, and more. Book your ticket for wild woodland adventures now.
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking. When trained in the right technique to use the poles effectively, it increases use of the upper body and enables you to work harder but it feels easier!
Chase and dance through rainbow swirling bubbles with Squidge and Pop! Watch tricks and giant bubble spectacles as well as having a go at making your own bubbles too.
Have a go at juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, ribbon twirling and much more and then sit
Take a deep breath and spend some quality time together for a special morning yoga session for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups in the beautiful surroundings of Kitchen Garden, a short walk from Visitor Reception.
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...
Join the Kingston Lacy Ranger team for Nature Adventures every Thursday in August. Discover the farm and its animals, learn about healthy eating at the Kitchen Garden, enjoy archery and uncover the past on an archaeology adventure.
Stretch and move together as you get ready for an adventurous Summer of Play day. This family session takes you through some simple moves inspired by nature, history and summer.
Join us for one of our monthly tractor and trailer rides across the parkland, and see the Red Devon cows up close.
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Kitchen Garden to discover a history of home-grown produce and experimental planting schemes.
Come along for a relaxing and creative session and learn to make your own charming willow basket. Perfect for storing craft supplies or giving as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Exercise can be a great way for those living with Parkinson's to maintain activity levels.
Discover how Henrietta Bankes, an influential member of the family, made her mark at Kingston Lacy in the house and garden and feel like one of her guests. Book a place on a guided tour running monthly during March- September.
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).
Slow down, get comfortable and come face-to-face with Rembrandt at Kingston Lacy this autumn.
We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 18 - 20 September. Discover Kingston Lacy, an opulent family home built to resemble a Venetian Palace. This year free bus transport from Wimborne and Blandford.
Crunch your way into autumn and visit the Kitchen Garden to help us pick apples for our pressing events and find out more about the orchards.
A walk filled with rich history and the opportunity to enjoy some areas of woodland not normally accessible. Distance: 7 miles, Time: approx. 3-4 hours.
Join us in the Japanese Garden as we celebrate 20 years since it's restoration. Follow the route through the stunning autumnal Acers a d collect a series of stamps that layer up to reveal an autumnal garden scene.
Celebrate 20 years since the restoration of the Japanese Garden. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Japanese Tea Garden with Kingston Lacy's head gardener, before sitting down to enjoy tasters of Japanese tea in this peaceful spot.
Trouble is brewing at Kingston Lacy and the strange folk have arrived. Gather your team for an exciting digital adventure for 7-12 year olds and imaginative adults and help send them back through the cracks between our world and theirs.
Discover the fascinating history and nature of Holt Heath. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours
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.
Visit the Kitchen Garden for our Apple Discovery days to learn and taste the different varieties of apples in the orchard.
A glistening Christmas deserves an equally elegant ball that will sweep you off your feet. Follow the story of a wonderous woodland winter ball in the house and gardens, with plenty of festive magic to discover.
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.
Slow down, get comfortable and come face-to-face with Rembrandt at Kingston Lacy this autumn.
A delightful walk in bluebell season, visiting Pamphill Green, Little Pamphill, Bear Wood and All Fools Lane. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours
Step out and join a delightful morning walk around the countryside surrounding Shapwick, the River Stour, Tarrant Crawford and Bishops Court Farm. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 2.5 hours
A walk with fine views and the opportunity to discover some of the fascinating history of the ancient Iron Age hill fort of Badbury Rings. Distance: 4 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours. Only assistance dogs can be welcomed on these walks.
Join our walk on the ancient Holt Heath, one of Dorset's largest areas of unspoilt lowland heathland. Distance: 6 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours
A delightful walk in visiting Pamphill Green, Little Pamphill, Bear Wood and All Fools Lane. Distance: 5 Miles Time: 3 hours