Kingston Lacy NT

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A lavish family home and estate re-imagined as a Venetian palace in rural Dorset. World-class art collection, fab walks and a great cafe.
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National Trust Italian inspired manor house with acres of garden & parkland, LGBTQ story, priceless art collection and a Kitchen garden with a royal reputation. Our Facebook 'House Rules'
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01/11/2026

Just one more week to explore the Pikachu Art Adventure! The trail will be running until 8 November here at Kingston Lacy.

31/10/2026

Couldn't find a single in the house (drat those conscientious house and collections staff, with their daily dusting and vacuuming) but at least the garden team understood the assignment.

📷National Trust/Clare Gascoigne

29/10/2026

Catch it while you can! The autumn colours are looking glorious and the spiced pumpkin lattes are waiting for you.

📷 National Trust/Clare Gascoigne

27/10/2026

Looking for seasonal work? We're on the hunt for a programming assistant to help over our busy Christmas period.

If you've got good communication skills, can build relationships with people of all ages and understand great service, search for IRC180876 on careers.nationaltrust.org.uk.

You got just under two weeks to apply (closing date 8 November).

📷National Trust/James Beck

26/10/2026

Fancy gifting a bit of Kingston Lacy this Christmas? The packaging for the National Trust's Christmas range this year took inspiration from the Spanish Room, and the beautiful pietra dura cabinet that hides the radiator.

The cabinet was commissioned in 1850 by William John Bankes (1786–1855) and created by the Buoninsegni Brothers of Florence. The Trust's talented designers have taken elements from one of the four panels, Winter, with its singing birds and seasonal foliage, for a collection of treats from marmalade to chutney to fudge.

Pop into the shop to find these and other lovely gifts for all your hard-to-buy-for family and friends!

📷National Trust Images/James Dobson

25/10/2026

Following the storm and high winds, Kingston Lacy is almost back to normal. We have had to close the northern section of the Woodland Trail due to storm damage, but there is a 1.5-mile circular woodland walk still accessible. House, shop, café and garden all open for you to enjoy.

When out exploring please be careful as there is tree debris on the path. Some routes might not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Please check with our Visitor Reception team on arrival.

📷 National Trust Images / James Dobson

24/10/2026

Don't forget the clock change! And along with the darker evenings we'll be moving to winter closing time from Monday 26 October, when we'll be closed from 4pm every day.

The exception is 4 and 5 December, when Kingston Lacy will be staying open till 7.30pm, with reduced price entry from 4pm (members go free). Last entry to the house will be at 6.30pm and there'll be extra food option from Dorset Pizza Kitchen and Crepe Salut. See website for details.

📷 National Trust/Clare Gascoigne

23/10/2026

Update: We will be closing at 4pm today (Saturday 24 October).

Kingston Lacy's garden and Woodland Walk will remain closed on Saturday 24 October due to the continuing high winds. The house, café and shop will be open as usual.

We will be monitoring the weather conditions throughout the day and may close early to maintain safety.

23/10/2026

Update on Kingston Lacy opening...

Friday 23 October: We have made the decision to close the garden and Woodland Walk due to the high winds. House, shop and café open as usual.

22/10/2026

Just two more weekends this year to visit the fascinating White Mill, down the road from Kingston Lacy - a wonderful corn mill with original 18th-century wooden machinery, in a peaceful riverside setting.

It closes for the winter from 5pm on Sunday November 1.

📷National trust/Jayne Szekely

Address

Kingston Lacy House And Gardens
Wimborne
BH214EA

Telephone

01202 883402

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/kingston-lacy/events/009239

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