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Couch to 5K

Running can offer so many health benefits, help you to meet new people as well as giving you the chance to explore new places.

  • Booking essential

We are supporting Dorset Council to deliver a Couch to 5K programme at Kingston Lacy.

With the support of a volunteer run leader, this Couch to 5K programme will help you to develop your running fitness over 9 weeks following the Couch to 5K NHS app.

Dates:

* Wednesday 8 January through until Wednesday 5 March. (Please note Wednesday 15 January session will be held at Pamphill)

* Thursday 24 April through until Thursday 19 June

Booking is essential by calling 01425 480811. A course is £10 per person.

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

The Couch to 5K programme is delivered by Dorset Council's Health and Activity team and not the National Trust.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Course (9 weeks)£10.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 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

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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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23 Apr to 27 Sep 2025
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09:30 to 16:00
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Kingston Lacy social walks 

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23 Apr to 9 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:30
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Nature, running and Parkinson's - Couch to 5K 

Exercise can be a great way for those living with Parkinson's to maintain activity levels. This pilot has adapted the popular Couch to 5k programme for those with Parkinson's and their carers.

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23 Apr 2025
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11:00 to 12:00
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Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: every Thursday at 10am 

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24 Apr to 18 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:00
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