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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.

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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
25 Apr to 27 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 155 other dates or times
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Meet the Kingston Lacy lambs 

Spring is in the air, and it is time for little lambs to frolic in the fields. Kingston Lacy’s Portland sheep will be lambing throughout April so join a member of the farm team to meet the lambs this weekend.

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on
26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Smartphone photography workshop 

Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone camera, fall in love with taking pictures, and capture the highlights of gardens on this smartphone photography workshop.

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on
26 Apr to 11 Oct 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Estate Walk: Pamphill bluebells 

A delightful walk in bluebell season, visiting Pamphill Green, Little Pamphill, Bear Wood and All Fools Lane. During this walk you will be joined by a National Trust ranger. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours

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on
28 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00