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Festive twilight opening

Meet friends and family for a festive late night opening at Kingston Lacy.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Meet friends and family for a festive late night opening at Kingston Lacy.

We’re keeping the doors open till 7.30pm (last entry to the house at 6.30pm) on 4 and 5 December, to give everyone a chance to see the Christmas decorations. The shop and cafe will be open through the evening with extra options from Dorset Pizza Kitchen and Crepe Salut, and there’ll be a special show by bubble-tastic Squidge and Pop.

Reduced entry price after 4pm (free for National Trust members). No booking required.

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The Pikachu Art Adventure at Kingston Lacy 

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on
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at 09:30 to 15:00

Nordic Walking for Parkinson’s 

To complement our Parkinson’s running and walking groups, Dorset Council are offering Nordic Walking sessions to help those living with Parkinson's to become more active or maintain an active lifestyle and get out in nature at Kingston Lacy.

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on
9 Nov to 23 Nov 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 2 other dates or times

Stepping into Parkinson’s and nature: walking programme 

Developed alongside our Parkinson’s running programme this walking group will help those living with Parkinson's become more active or maintain an active lifestyle and get out in nature at Kingston Lacy.

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on
9 Nov to 23 Nov 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 2 other dates or times

A Starlit Christmas Ball 

Join us for a Christmas full of starlight and sparkle. Visit the house and gardens decorated for a Christmas ball inspired by the winter's heavens and filled with plenty of festive stardust.

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on
21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 41 other dates or times