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Dorset

Kingston Lacy

A lavish family home re-imagined as a Venetian Palace in the rural Dorset countryside.

Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA

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Planning your visit

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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust 

Interested in seeing behind the scenes at Kingston Lacy? The BBC's second series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust features Kingston Lacy in episode one. You can watch the six-part series every Friday at 9pm on BBC Two, starting from Friday 10 May. You can also catch up on any episodes you miss on BBC iPlayer.

Visitor with therapy dog from the group Caring Canines at Kingston Lacy, Dorset
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Visiting Kingston Lacy with your dog 

Enjoy nature and fresh air on woodland walks across the Kingston Lacy estate in Dorset, and find out all you need to know about visiting with your four-legged friend.

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Family-friendly things to do at Kingston Lacy 

Discover all the things to do on a family day out at Kingston Lacy.

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Group visits to Kingston Lacy 

Groups of visitors are warmly welcomed by the National Trust at Kingston Lacy. Find out more about booking your tickets and the benefits you’ll get.

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