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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.

We'll also be running pop-up events throughout the summer events. Please keep an eye on the Upcoming Events section of our website for more details on these.

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

Event

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
24 May to 27 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 126 other dates or times
Event

Tractor and Trailer rides 

Join us for one of our monthly tractor and trailer rides across the parkland, and see the Red Devon cows up close.

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on
24 May to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 14 other dates or times
Event

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
25 May to 24 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 175 other dates or times
Event

May half term: Mini-beasties and Forest Detectives 

On selected weekdays of half term, join us for fun, hands-on nature walks featuring bug hunting, bird spotting, tree ID, and more. Book your ticket for wild woodland adventures now.

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on
26 May to 30 May 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 8 other dates or times