# Kingston Lacy National Trust Site

Discover Kingston Lacy, an opulent family home built to resemble a Venetian Palace.

There’s plenty to see, from spectacular artworks to beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a summer picnic on the south lawn, or let little visitors run wild in nearby play areas. Wander through the Japanese Garden to the Kitchen Garden, where Queen Victoria once sent her own gardeners for inspiration. Or explore the vast 8,500 acres of estate, featuring Iron Age hill forts, colourful heathland, water meadows and the world’s oldest pedigree herd of Red Ruby Devon cattle.

Kingston Lacy has a dynamic history. Over centuries the Bankes family built, altered, embellished and rebuilt their house. Their wealth came from extensive estates and profitable marriages, including inherited wealth from Caribbean plantations supported by the Atlantic slave trade.

William John Bankes created the house we know today. Forced into exile for homosexuality, he lived in Venice and remotely remodelled the house, as well as creating lavishly decorated interiors such as the spectacular Spanish Room. Displaying remarkable paintings by renowned artists like Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian and Brueghel, the house is a miniature ‘national gallery’ for the South West, and includes Bankes' collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, the largest private collection in the UK.

- Type: Place to stay
- Location: Wimborne, East Dorset, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441202882120
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-VSSsCheSrMSt/kingston-lacy-national-trust-site

## Amenities and facilities

- Shop
- Bar or Club House
- On-Site Restaurant or Cafe

## Suitable for

- Dog Friendly
- Pets
- Family
- People
- Children or Kids (3-10)
- Tweens (11-13)
- Teens (13+)

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## Nearby things to do

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Kingston Lacy National Trust Site?

Kingston Lacy National Trust Site is in Wimborne, East Dorset.

### Are dogs allowed at Kingston Lacy National Trust Site?

Yes. Kingston Lacy National Trust Site is listed as pet-friendly.

### What facilities does Kingston Lacy National Trust Site have?

Kingston Lacy National Trust Site lists Shop, Bar or Club House and On-Site Restaurant or Cafe.

### What is there to do near Kingston Lacy National Trust Site?

Experiences listed near Kingston Lacy National Trust Site on HolidayFox include QE Leisure Centre, StreetLight Centre, Model Town at Wimborne Minster and Dreamboats.

### How do I contact Kingston Lacy National Trust Site?

Kingston Lacy National Trust Site can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441202882120 to ask about availability.


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