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Kingston Lacy

Blandford Road
WIMBORNE
Dorset
BH21 4EA

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Kingston Lacy House and Gardens
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About

Kingston Lacy is an elegant 17th century Italian inspired country mansion set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland.

Step inside the residence of the powerful and flamboyant Bankes family who owned vast swathes of Dorset for over 400 years. From fighting the forces of Oliver Cromwell, to gathering one of the world’s largest collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts, the Bankes have an intriguing past.

You’ll encounter many points of interest as you tour this fine house; witness paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian and Brueghel and explore the largest private collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the UK, all mementoes from William John Bankes’ incredible travels through Egypt in 1818.

Discover the Spanish Room with its gilded leather and gilded ceiling brought from the Contarini Palace in Venice and don’t miss the interactive digital tour of Kingston Lacy in the Egyptian Room where you can take control of the camera to delve into all the nooks and crannies of the house.

The Gardens

There’s so much to see in the 17th century formal gardens, created by Henrietta Bankes. Stroll around the Japanese Garden, complete with authentic tea house or take a sheltered walk through the woodland.

Visit during the spring months to see spectacular displays of cherry blossom, azalea, camellia, and flowering tulips that continue all the way into May. The Kitchen Garden at Kingston Lacy is a hive of activity in the summer months which in its hey day was second only to Kew Gardens!

When autumn arrives Kingston Lacy bursts into vibrant hues of yellows, oranges and reds painting a breathtaking picture across the garden and parkland. The Illuminations are a popular event in the Winter time which transform the gardens into an enchanted world as darkness falls.

Other highlights include the ancient 6.5m-high Egyptian obelisk which  monuments the adventures of William Bankes, the fernery which is home to over 40 different types of fern and the nursery wood

Spot our resident herd of Devon cattle and don’t forget to pop into the restaurant to try our home made cake and scones.

The Wider Estate

The Kingston Lacy Estate stretches for 8,500 acres and takes in Holt Heath National Nature Reserve and Badbury Rings. There are 12 way-marked footpaths around the estate and the National Trust run regular guided walks. Plus, every Thursday, in partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join the fun, friendly and free cycle rides!

Opening Times

2021 Opening times (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)

* Currently open 11am-3.30pm. Please check National Trust website for exact dates and times. Closed 25th December.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£10.00 per ticket
Child£5.00 per ticket
Family£25.00 per ticket
Family (1 adult)£15.00 per ticket
National Trust membersFree

No charge for entry or parking for National Trust members.

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facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KingstonLacyNT

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  • 865arabellas
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    Wednesday, 30th December 2020
    We went as a family to the see the Ignite light display (having been to Stourhead last year which was fabulous). What a disappointment! Refreshments at the beginning of the walk and not the end... Read full review
  • EcoWarrior
    Salisbury, United Kingdom
    Fantastic light display - well worth it!!
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 30th December 2020
    EXCELLENT. We went yesterday evening, including a wheelchair user, and it was Fantastic. Although it was well attended and appeared busy in the car park, the queue was well managed and only took 2... Read full review
  • places2seeplaces2go
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    Kingston Lacey is our nearest National Trust property so we visit here a few times a year. Firstly we’ll done National Trust for keeping open as much as possible during 2020 & for keeping the... Read full review
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  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2015 Bronze Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Bronze 2015

Facilities

Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Assistance Dogs
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • 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

Attraction Facilities

  • Childrens Play Area
  • Dogs on Lead Only
  • Plant Sales
  • Shop

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

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Free car parking
  • On-site coach parking
  • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
  • Open All Year
  • Picnic Area
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Shop
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Families
  • Groups
  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - 60
  • Outdoor Attraction

Languages spoken

  • Dutch spoken

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • American Express accepted - Shop only
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 15
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • Themed Events

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook. By appointment

Map & Directions

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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.

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Telephone: +44 (0)1202 883402

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