Kingston Lacy

There's plenty to see, from spectacular artworks to beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a summer picnic on the south lawn, or let little visitors run wild in nearby play areas. Wander through the Japanese Garden to the Kitchen Garden, which is being restored to Victorian splendour. Or explore the vast 8,500 acres of estate, featuring Iron Age hill forts, colourful heathland, water meadows and the world's oldest pedigree herd of Red Ruby Devon cattle.

New for 2026 join a guided tour to discover more about the collections of Kingston Lacy house:
• 10.15am and 2.45pm - A Kingston Lacy Safari: From finches to bulls and tortoises to lions, find out about the animals and art that call Kingston Lacy their home in this guided tour.

• 10.20am and 2.50pm - The Home of Rani Lacy: India has come to Kingston Lacy this summer - discover the journeys these pieces of art took to arrive in National Trust houses.

• 10.25am and 2.55pm - Hidden Stories: Hear the incredible stories brushed into paintings, woven into tapestries and carved into stone.

Tours are limited to 10 people per tour, and places can be reserved on the day at Visitor Reception on a first come, first served basis.

If you would like to discover more about the garden, formal garden tours will be running on Thursday and Friday at 11.30am and 2pm. No pre-booking needed, just meet at the Garden Tour sign in the Rotunda.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

09:30-17:00 (House open from 10.30am with last entry at 3pm)

Friday 18 September:

09:30-17:00 (House open from 10.30am with last entry at 3pm)

Saturday 19 September:

09:30-17:00 (House open from 10.30am with last entry at 3pm)

Location & directions

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA

Directions:

By road: We are on B3082 Blandford to Wimborne Road. Sat Nav: data unreliable, follow B3082 and brown signs to Kingston Lacy Parking is free at Kingston Lacy for all visitors By bus: Services from Bournemouth and Poole, alight Wimborne Square. Taxi advised for onward journey to Kingston Lacy (3 miles). On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Local Bus Service 88 runs from Wimborne to Kingston Lacy car park. Find out more at www.ectcharity.co.uk.

Contact on day:

Kingston Lacy

Telephone number:

+441202883402

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Blue Badge parking. Mobility scooters for hire. Accessible WC. House partly accessible, virtual tour available. Garden paths mainly gravel. Please refer to Kingston Lacy Access Statement which you can find on our website which contains more information.

Additional information

The house opens at 10.30am and last entry to the house is at 3pm.

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