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 on selected days in July and August.
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...
Dance joyfully with us in our summer festival field and get energised for your day of adventure! There'll be plenty of toe-tapping, smile-inducing tunes and our dance leader, Charlotte, will take you though all the moves.
Drop into our bubble play sessions between 10am and 3pm and have fun blowing, chasing and dancing with bubbles.
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.
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 us for outdoor storytelling sessions this summer and discover new stories every week, inspired by nature, local history, and even Ancient Egypt.
Discover a modern take on the traditional Morris folk dance. The innovative, all-female Boss Morris troupe, seen performing at the Brit Awards in 2023, bring their progressive dance to Kingston Lacy.
Do you want to know about the creatures living at Kingston Lacy? Meet our Rangers and see the insects from the local area and find out about the nocturnal animals they help look after too.
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.
Join our rangers on an adventure to discover the insects and bugs hiding in the trees and long grass by the Summer of Play Festival field
A scenic walk through Pamphill and Cowgrove and along the River Stour, including a visit to Kingston Forge. Distance: 3 miles, Time: approx. 2 hours
Part of Kingston Lacy's Summer of Play, children will love these outdoor yoga sessions.
How well could you move around using senses other than sight? Find out what life might be like for some of the animals who live at Kingston Lacy.
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Kitchen Garden to discover the history of homegrown produce and experimental planting schemes.
Build a home for nature with our Rangers. Learn about lizard and insect habitats. Once you've helped make them a home, you'll get to meet the creatures who will be living there.
Join tea merchant Michelle Comins & meditation teacher Camille Elizabeth for a unique tea & wellbeing experience in the gardens of Kingston Lacy before normal opening.
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.
Are they furry or fearsome? Make a marvellous monster finger puppet and let your imagination run wild! Afterwards, try it out on our puppet theatre stage.
Film, direct and star in a mini-movie set in the woodlands. An action-packed filmmaking workshop for 8 - 14 yrs with a team of professional film makers.
Be inspired by the amazing colours in the garden and make your own blooming marvellous flower windmill.
Get ready to put on a performance in your very own rainbow mask. Scratch a rainbow design into the surface and create a new character. Who will you be?
Kick back and relax as Bournemouth-based Funky Little Beach Choir bring their dynamic, energy-fuelled harmonies to Kingston Lacy.
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.
Join us for apple pruning in the Kitchen Garden. Learn a new skill or simply finesse a hobby. Spend the morning learning the techniques and get into practice in the Kitchen Garden apple orchard.
Take time to walk and discover the beautiful countryside surrounding the River Stour and the historic village of Shapwick. Distance: 5 miles, time approx. 3.5 hours
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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
Crunch your way into autumn and visit the Kitchen Garden to help us pick some apples and find out more about the orchards.
A walk through the medieval woodland of Holt Forest to discover a range of veteran trees. Distance: 4.5 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours
Slurp your way into autumn at Kingston Lacy. Visit the Kitchen Garden to see our apple press in action and taste apple juice made with apples from Kingston Lacy's orchards.
Design a unique print, a perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Robin Mackenzie will lead this workshop, perfect for beginners or those looking to build on their existing skills.
What do you wish for at Christmas? Discover the magic of Christmas wishes this festive season at Kingston Lacy.
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.