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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.

Most mornings we'll be helping out the gardeners. Grab a watering can and a broom to help us get the garden ready with morning helpers from 10am in the Kitchen Garden.

And discover a new favourite book. We'll be reading different stories in the story garden most afternoons at 2pm.

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.

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Upcoming events

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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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4 Jul to 27 Sep 2025
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09:30 to 16:00
+ 85 other dates or times
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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
4 Jul to 24 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 129 other dates or times
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Pre-schooler Yoga with their grown-ups 

Take a deep breath and spend some quality time together for a special morning yoga session for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy.

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on
8 Jul to 22 Jul 2025
at
09:45 to 10:35
+ 1 other date or time
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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!

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on
8 Jul to 16 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 24 other dates or times