Henrietta's house and garden tour
Discover how Henrietta Bankes, an influential member of the family, made her mark at Kingston Lacy in the house and garden and feel like one of her guests. Book a place on a guided tour running monthly during March- September.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Experience the house and gardens in a new light and discover how Henrietta Bankes influenced and shaped the house and gardens as we see them today. Join us this year in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Henrietta Bankes’ vision of the Japanese Garden.
This is a guided tour of the house before opening including a tour of the gardens led by volunteer guides. Henrietta loved to entertain so be our guest as you explore how Henrietta made her mark at Kingston Lacy.
Tours run on a Tuesday on the following dates: 25 March, 22 April, 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 12 August, 9 September.
Each tour starts at 9.45am and end approximately at 11.15am. Tickets cost £10 per person. Please note, this ticket does not include entry to Kingston Lacy.
If you are a member please have your membership card ready to be scanned. If you are a non-member please note you will need to pay £20 ( or gift aid £22) for admission to the property.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Not including standard admission | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Please head to Visitor Reception to scan your membership card or pay for entry before making your way to the tour start location, house entrance.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the time of year.
- Accessibility
This event includes 3 flights of stairs. We have a limited number of portable folding stools available to use throughout the tour, available to pick up at the front of house at the start of the tour. If you would like to attend and would like to discuss your access requirements, please call 01202 883402 or email kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org
- Other
Please note this is a walking tour lasting for 1 hour and 30 minutes
Upcoming events
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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