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The Pikachu Art Adventure at Kingston Lacy

Think you know art at the National Trust? Think again. Discover a unique art adventure at Kingston Lacy this autumn – with Pikachu as the star.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Calling all Pokémon fans – old and young! Join us to celebrate the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration with The Pikachu Art Adventure. Discover 30 Pikachu cards, each brought to life by a different illustrator, find out fun facts about the iconic character, and design your own Pikachu trading card.

There's no need to book and nothing extra to pay (normal admission applies).

For half term, there'll be extra activities in the tipi at the start of the Woodland Walk, with autumn nature booklets, colouring sheets and origami 'fortune tellers' to make.

National Trust members will need to show their membership cards at Visitor Reception and non-members will need to pay the admission price (from £23 per adult, £11.50 per child) or join the National Trust.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

The Woodland Walk is level, and a mix of tarmac, mud path and gravel. The trail continues on the ground floor of the house; while mostly accessible for wheelchair users, one board is situated down steps.

Meeting point

Start your adventure from Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

The trail is both indoors and outdoors, so wear appropriate clothes for the weather.

Upcoming events

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on
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at 14:00 to 15:00+ 2 other dates or times

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