South West England

Romantic Places to visit

Kingston Lacy House & Garden, Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Beautiful 17th century house designed for Sir Ralph Bankes.

The garden changes throughout the season with snowdrops in February, camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons in spring and floribunda roses in summer. Amble through the parterre, sunken garden, fernery, cedar walk and lime walk.

Wander through 250 acres of wooded parkland with attractive waymarked walks, children’s play area and see the fine herd of Red Devon Cattle. The wider estate is ideal for walking and exploring and is dominated by the Iron Age hill fort at Badbury Rings.

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Kingston Lacy House & Garden
Kingston Lacy House & Garden

Directions

On B3082 Blandford-Wimborne road, 1.5 miles west of Wimborne. Bus: Wilts & Dorset 132/3, 182/3 from Bournemouth, Poole, alight Wimborne Square 2.5 miles by NT path. Station: Poole 8.5 miles.

Tourist Information Centre

Wimborne Tourist Information Centre
29 High Street
Wimborne Minster
Tel: 0 1202 886116
Fax: 0 1202 841025
Contact via email

Romantic Getaways

Wine and Dine

  • Langtry Manor
    Langtry's Restaurant for a sublime dining experience.

Places to Visit

  • Brownsea Island
    Atmospheric island of heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife.
  • Clouds Hill
    An isolated cottage in the heart of Dorset bought by Lawrence of Arabia as a retreat.
  • Corfe Castle
    Thousand-year-old castle rising above the Isle of Purbeck.

For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Standard Prices

  Minimum Maximum
Adult   £10.00
Child   £5.00
Family   £25.00

Address Details

Kingston Lacy House & Garden
Wimborne Minster
Dorset
BH21 4EA
Tel: 01202 880413 (infoline)
Fax: 01202 883402
Email: kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk