Summer of Play: Plant a cress head with the gardeners
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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Pop in and meet our gardeners as they plant cress heads in the Kitchen Garden. Ask them questions and have a go at making your own cress head to take home
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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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children
- Meeting point
Find us under the Summer of Play stretch tent in the Kitchen Garden. It takes around 15-20 minutes from the car park and reception.
- 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.
Henrietta's house and garden tour
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 at Kingston Lacy
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!
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...