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Summer of Play

Discover a summer jam-packed with fun for all ages in Kitchen Garden. Play with giant building blocks, visit the story garden, race on bouncy strawberries or join one of our pop-up events.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

There's something for all the family to enjoy at Kingston Lacy this summer.

Head to the Kitchen Garden to join the summer fun. Play with giant building blocks, relax in the story garden, put on a performance at the puppet theatre and discover lots more games and activities.

There are also two wonderful play areas to discover and explore, one in the Kitchen Garden and one on the Woodland Walk.

There are lots more free pop-up events throughout the summer holidays. Please keep an eye on the Upcoming Events section of our website for more details.

Pack a picnic to enjoy, or pop to the picnic trailer or café for lunch, hot and cold drinks or ice creams.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank. Normal property admission applies.

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

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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.

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on
22 Aug to 27 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 36 other dates or times

Summer of Play: Dorset Scrapstore craft and make 

Are you ready to get crafty? Join the Dorset Scrapstore every Friday for a brand new creative activity.

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on
22 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

Formal Garden Tours 

Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.

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on
22 Aug to 24 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 73 other dates or times

Summer of Play: Plant a seed 

Green fingers at the ready! Join us in the Kitchen Garden potting shed on Saturdays in the summer holidays for planting sessions.

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23 Aug to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time