Kingston Lacy
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Overview
Kingston Lacy House was the home of the Bankes family for over 300 years. The original house is 17th century, but in the 1830s was given a stone façade. The Italian marble staircase, Venetian ceiling, treasures from Spain and an Egyptian obelisk were also added. There are outstanding pictures by Titian, Rubens, Velasquez, Reynolds and Van Dyck. Photography is allowed in the house but no flash or video.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: House open Mar-29 Oct daily 11-5, exhibition or seasonal experiences, Jan-28 Feb, 1-26 Nov & Dec daily 11-3; Garden park, shop & cafe open Mar-29 Oct daily 10-6, Jan- 28 Feb & 1-26 Nov daily 10-4, Dec Mon-Thu 10-6 (Fri-Sun 10-7)
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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