Kingston Lacy |
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Kingston Lacy was the home of the Bankes family for over 300 years, having replaced the ruined family seat at Corfe Castle. This 17th-century house was radically altered in the 19th century by Sir Charles Barry. The house contains an outstanding collection of paintings and other works of art accumulated by William Bankes. It is famous for its dramatic Spanish Room, with walls hung in magnificent gilded leather, and collection of Egyptian artefacts.
The house and garden are set in a wooded park with waymarked walks and a fine herd of North Devon cattle. The surrounding working estate, with its rich diversity of flora and fauna, is crossed by many paths (leaflet available from reception) and dominated by the Iron Age hill-fort of Badbury Rings. The botanically rich Rings are managed by grazing and so dogs are not permitted.
General Information:
- Designated parking for disabled
- Mobility buggy Wed - Sun only
- Manual wheelchairs, powered mobility vehicles available
- Adapted WC in Laundry courtyard
- Limited access to House for disabled
- Braille guide, Large-print guide
- One to one touch tours available
- Restaurant
- Picnic areas
- Baby changing facilities
- Play area
- Shop
- Plant sales
- Dogs on lead and only in park and on woodland walks
- Free parking charge on point-to-point days
- Parking charge at Badbury Rings on point to point days
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
House Open:14th March to 1st November: Wedneaday to Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm last admission 4.00pm. Gardens and Park Shop and Restaurant Open: 14th March - 1st November: Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
House, Park and Garden:Adult £10.00; Child £5.00; Family £25.00 Park and Garden only: Adult £5.00; Child £2.50; Family £12.50. |
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Directions
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Bus: From Bournemouth and Poole alight Wimborne Square 2½ml . Rail: nearest station Poole 8½ml. Road: On B3082 Blandford - Wimborne road, 1½ml W of Wimborne. |
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Kingston Lacy Postcode for SatNav: BH21 4EA |
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Nearby Attractions
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Priest's House Museum
(2 Miles)*
The Priest's House is an historic town house dating from the 16th century. This Grade II* listed building retains many original architectural features. |
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Stapehill Abbey
(4 Miles)*
For nearly 200 years, Stapehill Abbey was a place of quiet retreat and meditation locked away from the outside world, Home to a Silent Order of Nuns. It is now a museum, farm, gardens and craft centre. |
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Knoll Gardens
(5 Miles)*
Within a superb framework of mature trees and shrubs there is a wealth of colour and form throughout the season - bright colours of early spring through to autumn's mellow hues. |
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