Summer of Play: Build a home for nature
Build a home for nature with our Rangers. Learn about lizard and insect habitats. Once you've helped make them a home, you'll get to meet the creatures who will be living there.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Help us make a home for lizards and insects along one of our woodland paths. Our Rangers will have lots of materials and equipment to dig holes for stone-filled hideouts and towering bug castles. When you're finished, they'll have some creatures with them, ready to move into their new homes.
Everyone can get involved as you work together as teams to design and make the different homes. Protective gloves and equipment are provided.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for children between 7-12
- Meeting point
Find the Rangers under the sail shade on the festival field. Ask at Visitor Reception if you need directions.
- What to bring and wear
We'll be outside, so dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes.
- Accessibility
There are good paths most of the way to the festival field, where there are mowed grass paths and uneven surfaces.
Upcoming events
Formal Garden Tours
Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.
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 on selected days in July and August.
Nordic walking workout: every Tuesday at 10am
Would you like to try Nordic walking in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. These one-hour walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and get...