Pokémon joins Kingston Lacy's Summer of Play
Planning your summer holiday? Unleash your energy with the National Trust's Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Play with giant building blocks, put on a show at a puppet theatre, race on bouncy strawberries or join one of our daily 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, put on a performance at the puppet theatre and discover lots more games and activities.
Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation?
On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Take on fun Pokémon Trading Card Game mini challenges inspired inspired by some of your favourite Pokémon, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers!
Plus, join the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.
There are also two wonderful play areas to discover and explore, one in the Kitchen Garden and one on the Woodland Walk.
There are also daily 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.
Normal admission charges applies. National Trust members will need to show their membership cards at Visitor Reception and non-members will need to pay the admission price (from £23 per adult, £11.50 per child) or join the National Trust.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Summer of Play takes place in the Kitchen Garden, approximately a 15 minute walk from Visitor Reception. It has its own toilets and coffee kiosk.
Upcoming events
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Kingston Lacy
Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.
Rani Lacy: revealing an Indian treasure
Explore the culture, craftsmanship and creativity surrounding one of the National Trust's greatest treasures: the Visakhapatnam cabinet.
Wimborne Community Theatre: drop-in lantern creative sessions
Linked to Wimborne Community Theatre’s upcoming production of ‘Belonging, A search for Home’ the team will be bringing some drop-in lantern creative sessions to the Kitchen Garden.
Summer of Play: Dorset Scrapstore craft and make
Are you ready to get crafty? Join the Dorset Scrapstore each week for a brand new creative activity using recycled materials.