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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
- 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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(2011 times)
House open 12th March to 30th October 2011:Garden and park open 3rd January to 11th March: Daily 10.30am to 4.00pm. Shop & restaurant closes 3.30pm. Shop & Restaurant 12th March to 30th October: Daily 10.30am - 6pm. 31 Oct - 23 Dec, every day 10.30am - 3.30pm. Garden & Park 12th March to 30th October: Daily 10.30am - 6.00pm. Garden & Park 31 October - 23 December: Daily 10.30am - 4.00pm. (closed 24th, 25th & 26th December). Open 27th - 30th December: Daily 10.30am - 4.00pm. Closed 31st December. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
House, Park and Garden:Adult £12.00; Child £6.00; Family £30.00 Park and Garden only: Adult £6.00; Child £3.00; Family £15.00. |
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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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Knoll Gardens
(5 Miles)*
Hidden away in a quiet corner of east Dorset is the garden of internationally acclaimed plantsman Neil Lucas.Strolling around this secluded four-acre garden you'll discover rare and unusual trees and shrubs |
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Chettle House
(7 Miles)*
In 1710 Thomas Archer was commissioned to build the existing Chettle House. The house has no corners, all corners are rounded in common with the Archer style similar to those at the Church in Smith Square in London. |
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