Skip to content
Skip to content

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

Stranger Folk digital adventure 

Trouble is brewing at Kingston Lacy and the strange folk have arrived. Gather your team for an exciting digital adventure for 7-12 year olds and imaginative adults and help send them back through the cracks between our world and theirs.

Event summary

on
9 Oct to 9 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 15:15
+ 31 other dates or times

Japanese Autumnal Acer stamp trail 

Join us in the Japanese Garden as we celebrate 20 years since it's restoration. Follow the route through the stunning autumnal Acers a d collect a series of stamps that layer up to reveal an autumnal garden scene.

Event summary

on
9 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 24 other dates or times

Meet Rembrandt: a slow looking experience 

Slow down, get comfortable and come face-to-face with Rembrandt at Kingston Lacy this autumn.

Event summary

on
9 Oct to 16 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 38 other dates or times

Formal Garden Tours 

Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.

Event summary

on
9 Oct to 24 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 19 other dates or times