Skip to content
Skip to content

Winter Woodland Trail

Follow the snowflake trail to meet some clever creatures who know just how to stay warm during a chilly winter.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Discover how some of the UK's best loved creatures have learnt to survive and thrive over the coldest months of the year. From deer to mice, from bats to water voles, each has different needs. Join us and join in - will you be able to hop like a hare or sneak like a fox?

No booking needed, free trail (normal admission applies)

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Meeting point

From reception follow signs to the start of woodland trail

What to bring and wear

The trail is outside along woodland paths that can get muddy in wet weather.

Accessibility

The woodland trail is a mix of tarmac, wood walk, mud paths and gravel. See our website, or ask at reception for accessibility advice.

Upcoming events

Christmas origami crafts 

This Christmas test out your folding skills and take home a festive Christmas decoration.

Event summary

on
18 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 09:30 to 15:00+ 17 other dates or times

Kingston Lacy's magical Christmas ball 

A glistening Christmas deserves an equally elegant ball that will sweep you off your feet. Follow the story of a wondrous woodland winter ball in the house and gardens, with plenty of festive magic to discover.

Event summary

on
18 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 15 other dates or times

Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: every Thursday at 10am 

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...

Event summary

on
18 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 11:00

Storytelling with Santa, relaxed sessions 

This festive season, join us for a relaxed session with 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! Normal property entry charges apply.

Event summary

on
19 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 1 other date or time