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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £14.00 per ticket |
| Adult group (min 15 people) | £12.00 per ticket |
| Child | £7.00 per ticket |
| Child group (min 15 people) | £6.00 per ticket |
| Family | £35.00 per ticket |
| National Trust members | Free |
No charge for entry or parking for National Trust members.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent796
- Very Good318
- Average82
- Poor13
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- Rosemaryat9Cape Town, South AfricaTrip Type:CouplesExcellent visit
Friday, 13th October 2017A very interesting visit. In addition to the fabulous paintings and furniture there was a thought provoking exhibition concerning William John - the exiled member of the Bankes family who had to... Read full review - ianandjane00Fareham, United KingdomPoignant rope displayWednesday, 11th October 2017Swung by en route to the West Country - been before - thought provoking, temporary, rope display in the entrance hall (representing execution by hanging for homosexuality ) and encompanying... Read full review
- Anne GTrip Type:CouplesPleasant afternoon
Wednesday, 11th October 2017Beautiful house manned by volunteers,so many beautiful pieces of art ,and many other historical pieces to see.However the lighting was quite dim and disabled access non existent on the upper floors... Read full review
Awards
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Bronze 2015
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Wimborne take the B3082 towards Blandford. Kingston Lacy is 2 miles.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway station is Poole.
Bus or taxi from Wimborne.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
- Dogs on Lead Only
- Plant Sales
- Shop
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook. By appointment
Key Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide, large print guide, some items can be touched
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route - Fridays & Saturdays Only
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Light lunches, cream teas and snacks; Mar-Oct Mon-Sun 10.30am to 5.30pm, Nov-Feb Mon-Sun 10.30am to 3.30pm
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted - Shop only
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Languages spoken
- Dutch spoken
- French spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Spanish printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Opening Times
| 2017 (1 January 2017 - 31 December 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* Opening times vary, please check National Trust website for exact dates and times. Closed 25th December.
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