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.
Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.
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.
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!
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...
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).
Join the Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Join us for one of our monthly tractor and trailer rides across the parkland, and see the Red Devon cows up close.
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.
Get creative and help us make six giant collages inspired by the Kitchen Garden that will be proudly displayed in the greenhouses this summer.
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.
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 Kingston Lacy.
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.
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.
Uncover 4,000 years of history with hands on activities in our Summer of Play area in the Kitchen Garden.
Dance joyfully and get energised for your Summer of Play adventure! There'll be plenty of toe-tapping tunes and our dance leaders, Amber and Lucy, will take you though all the moves.
Are you ready to get crafty? Join the Dorset Scrapstore every Friday for a brand new creative activity.
Green fingers at the ready! Join us in the Kitchen Garden potting shed on Saturdays in the summer holidays for planting sessions.
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.
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.
Have a go at juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, ribbon twirling and much more and then sit
Join our gardeners as they introduce you to our bird feeding area in the Kitchen Garden and have a go at making your own bird feeder to take home.
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Kitchen Garden to discover a history of home-grown produce and experimental planting schemes.
Illyria is back! This summer, the award-winning company presents The Wind in the Willows, a timeless classic for the whole family. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Join our gardeners as they help you plant your own cress head in the Kitchen Garden and answer your questions about life as a gardener at Kingston Lacy.
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.
Step out and join a delightful morning walk around the countryside taking in Shapwick, the River Stour, Tarrant Crawford and Bishops Court Farm. Distance: approx. 6 miles. Time: approx. 3.5 hours.
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.
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.
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.