A house full of wishes at Christmas
What do you wish for at Christmas? Kingston Lacy house has been transformed with beautiful decorations to fulfil every Christmas wish ready for the whole family to discover.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Each room in the house is transformed with beautiful decorations to highlight a different festive wish.
Step into a Christmas wish and discover the delights of the season.
Families will find trees twinkling with lights, tables ready for glorious Christmas feasts, and the chance to make magical Christmas memories together.
Entry to the house is by free timed ticket (collect at Visitor Reception when you arrive, subject to availability). Last entry to the house is at 3pm.
Please note: The four bedrooms on the top two floors of the house will not be viewable during our Christmas opening.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The Servant's Hall and Egyptian Room are accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There is also a virtual tour of the upper floors available in the Egyptian Room.
Upcoming events
Calling all leaf crunchers: Autumn half-term fun
Celebrate the colourful autumn season at Kingston Lacy this half-term with creativity fun through the gardens and woodland.
Take Nature's Call
Take a moment and dial in to hear ‘Letters to the Earth’ or ‘The Lost Words’ in audio form. Sit at the vintage telephone tables, dial the number for Emma Thompson, Sam Lee or Jenny Ngugi, and listen, reflect, and let their words resonate.
Apple pressing in the Kitchen Garden
Slurp your way into autumn at Kingston Lacy. Visit the Kitchen Garden to see our apple press in action and taste apple juice made with apples from Kingston Lacy's orchards.
Nordic wellness walk: every Tuesday at 10am
Would you like to try a gentle Nordic walk in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. A Nordic Wellness Walk may incorporate mobility exercises to help with...