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Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides: every Thursday at 10am 

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...

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6 Mar to 18 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:00
+ 39 other dates or times
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Kingston Lacy social walks 

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).

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10 Mar to 9 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:30
+ 9 other dates or times
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Nordic walking at Kingston Lacy 

Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking. When trained in the right technique to use the poles effectively, it increases use of the upper body and enables you to work harder but it feels easier!

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11 Mar to 16 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:00
+ 42 other dates or times
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Spring flower kokedama workshop 

Discover the Japanese art of Kokedama making and take home a beautiful spring flower kokedama for your home.

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18 Mar 2025
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09:30 to 12:00
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Japanese Tea Garden experience 

Celebrate 20 years since the restoration of the Japanese Garden. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Japanese Tea Garden with Kingston Lacy's head gardener, before sitting down to enjoy tasters of Japanese tea in this peaceful spot.

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22 Mar to 27 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Henrietta's house and garden tour 

Discover how Henrietta Bankes, an influential member of the family, made her mark at Kingston Lacy in the house and garden and feel like one of her guests. Book a place on a guided tour running monthly during March- September.

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25 Mar to 9 Sep 2025
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09:45 to 11:15
+ 6 other dates or times
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Easter Egg Hunt at Kingston Lacy 

Join in the Easter fun this spring. Put on your bunny ears, complete the ten amazing activities around the the Easter adventure field before claiming your tasty prize. Normal admission applies.

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3 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 15:00
+ 18 other dates or times
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Couch to 5K 

Running can offer so many health benefits, help you to meet new people as well as giving you the chance to explore new places.

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24 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 10:45
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Meet the Kingston Lacy lambs 

Spring is in the air, and it is time for little lambs to frolic in the fields. Kingston Lacy’s Portland sheep will be lambing throughout April so join a member of the farm team to meet the lambs this weekend.

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26 Apr to 27 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 11:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Smartphone photography workshop 

Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone camera, fall in love with taking pictures, and capture the highlights of gardens on this smartphone photography workshop.

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26 Apr to 11 Oct 2025
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13:00 to 15:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Tractor and Trailer rides 

Join us for one of our monthly tractor and trailer rides across the parkland, and see the Red Devon cows up close.

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24 May to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 11:00
+ 14 other dates or times
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Outdoor theatre: Macbeth 

The Dukes Theatre Company's Macbeth offers a dynamic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Known for their bold and innovative interpretations, the company brings a contemporary edge to the dark tale of ambition, murder, and madness.

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25 Jun 2025
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19:00 to 21:45
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Introduction to Reduction Linocut 

Design a unique print, a perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Robin Mackenzie will lead this workshop, perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique or for those wishing to expand their knowledge of linocut printing.

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28 Jun 2025
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10:30 to 16:00
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Outdoor theatre: Twelfth Night 

Join the Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.

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17 Jul to 18 Jul 2025
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19:00 to 21:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Outdoor theatre: The Wind in the Willows 

Illyria is back! This summer, the award-winning company presents The Wind in the Willows, a timeless classic for the whole family. Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket, and come along to a magical evening of entertainment.

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7 Aug 2025
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19:00 to 20:45