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Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: every Thursday at 10am

Would you like to take up cycling again, have lost confidence, or would just like to ride with other people using traffic-free trails or quiet country lanes? These rides are led by trained volunteers from Dorset Council's Health and Activity...

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Would you like to take up cycling again, have lost confidence, or would just like to ride with other people using traffic-free trails or quiet country lanes?

These rides are led by trained volunteers from Dorset Council's Health and Activity team and take you around the Kingston Lacy estate at your own pace. The rides last about an hour.

If you don’t have a bike, you can hire one for only £2.50 by calling the Health and Activity team on 01425 480811.

All participants must complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) and this can be done very quickly and easily online - https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/Physical-Activity-Readiness-Questionnaire

Health Cycles are delivered by Dorset Council's Health and Activity team and not the National Trust.

Please note: the cycle rides will not operate on 10 April, 17 April, 25 December.

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Kingston Lacy car park 10 minutes before ride start time.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own bike and appropriate cycling attire along with any food and drink you will require. Bikes can be hired for £2.50 by calling 01425 480811.

Accessibility

If you have any access needs or would like to discuss the suitability of this activity please contact Dorset Council's Health and Activity team on 01425 480811.

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