Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.
Escape the wet weather and join our indoor play sessions for under 5s in the tipi each Tuesday.
Would you like to try a gentle Nordic walk in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. A Nordic Wellness Walk may incorporate mobility exercises to help with...
Would you like to try Nordic walking in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. These one-hour walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and get...
Every Wednesday, enjoy the tranquillity of the Kingston Lacy garden in a dedicated silent space. Take time to relax, turn off your phone, rest quietly and connect to the nature around you.
Discover, identify and record: book your ticket to join a ranger for a morning of moth surveying on 23 May on the wider Kingston Lacy estate at Holt Heath.
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...
Explore the Rings to see what bugs you can find. Will you net a grasshopper, a cricket or a spider? Saturdays in half term, 25 May and 1 June. Pick up a bug sweep net and get hunting.
Family half term crafts. Join us in May half term for paper flower garlands and crowns.
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Japanese Garden to discover an English interpretation of Japanese horticulture. Tours run on the last Wednesday of the month in March, April, May, September and October
Take a ramble around the rings with a National Trust Ranger to see the abundance of orchids and wildflowers. The walk will be around 1.5 miles in length and take approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Kitchen Garden to discover the history of homegrown produce and experimental planting schemes.
Play your part and add to the history of Kingston Lacy's planting schemes. Spend the morning with one of our Senior Gardeners to discover the history of the South Terrace and help plant the summer bedding.
Take a deep breath and spend some quality time together for a special morning yoga session for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy.
We are so excited for our tractor and trailer rides to return. We have them for limited days this year, so make a note of the dates. Tickets on sale now, booking is essential.
Discover the ever changing Kingston Lacy woodlands and countryside and have the opportunity to meet new people on these gentle strolls, ranging from 3-4 miles (around 1.5 hours). Please note: new start time of 10am for 2024.
Want to find out how to train your fruit trees to get the best harvest? Join one of our Senior Gardeners for a talk on how we train our peaches, melons, grapes and tomatoes in the Kitchen Garden.
Come along and make a attractive willow bird feeder making a great addition to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts. Book your place for workshops on Tuesday 18 June.
'…look into happiness through another man’s eyes!' Join the Duke's Theatre Company for this production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous and quotable comedies.
Learn the techniques of Nordic walking and how it can benefit you physically. The session is an hour and a half. Please bring clothes suitable for the conditions. It is £12 per person and poles are provided. Once you have completed your Get into...
Step out and join a delightful morning walk around the countryside taking in Shapwick, the River Stour, Tarrant Crawford and Bishops Court Farm. Distance: approx. 6 miles. Time: approx. 3.5 hours.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Join National Trust Archaeologist, Martin Papworth for a two hour walk of Badbury Rings discovering its fascinating history from Neolithic to modern day.
Join National Trust Archaeologist, Martin Papworth for a 1 hour talk on the fascinating history of Shapwick, with its Roman Fort and settlement.
Part of Kingston Lacy's Summer of Play, children will love these outdoor yoga sessions.
Join National Trust Archaeologist, Martin Papworth for a 1.5 hour talk and short walk on the fascinating history the Medieval Manor which was located in front of where Kingston Lacy house stands today.
Join us for outdoor storytelling sessions this summer and discover new stories every week, inspired by nature, local history, and even Ancient Egypt.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
A scenic walk through Pamphill and Cowgrove and along the River Stour, including a visit to Kingston Forge. Distance: 3 miles, Time: approx. 2 hours
Illyria is back! This summer, the award-winning company presents Doctor Dolittle, a timeless classic for the whole family. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.
Take time to walk and discover the beautiful countryside surrounding the River Stour and the historic village of Shapwick. Distance: 5 miles, time approx. 3.5 hours
Come and meet the instructor and get a chance to see if Nordic walking is for you. Have a go using the poles and ask questions.
Adventure walks are an opportunity to go further and explore areas and paths outside of the estate. They last a couple of hours and are generally between 8 and 11km ( 5 – 6.5 miles) in length. A chance for established Nordic walkers to increase...
A walk through the medieval woodland of Holt Forest to discover a range of veteran trees. Distance: 4.5 miles. Time: approx. 3 hours