Summer of Play: Make a bird feeder
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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Pop in and meet our gardeners as they care for the birds in the Kitchen Garden. Ask them questions and have a go at making your own bird feeder to take away with you.
All sessions are free, donations welcome.
If we are exceptionally busy, we may ask you to pop back later in the day.
Check out our other summer events on the Upcoming Events section of our website, including: storytelling, family yoga, dance parties, nature activities, other weekly crafts and more!
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children
- What to bring and wear
The activity is under cover outside, so dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
This session includes grass and gravel paths, some of which may not be suitable for all mobility aids. Please see the accessibility pages on the website for more information.
Upcoming events
Henrietta's Garden
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.
Kitchen Garden guided tour
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Kitchen Garden to discover a history of home-grown produce and experimental planting schemes.
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...
Formal Garden Tours
Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.