Kingston Lacy

Magnificent historic mansion. Set in extensive grounds and formal gardens. Renoun for notable artwork, the interiors are special too, with Spanish leather wall coverings and simulated tented upper bedrooms for gentlemen guests. The room guides are a delight to talk to, so knowledgeable and personable. They made my visit. Though it is a shame that the rooms have to be so dark, it was hard to appreciate the artworks. The room guides have torches and will illuminated notable paintings when asked. So do talk to them. Don't miss the Japanese gardens, which we felt were the star garden of the formal gardens.

A truly fantastic place, full of wonders both inside and out. The interior features centuries-old furnishings in stunning condition—absolutely magical. The grounds are vast and beautifully maintained. You can spend hours walking or relaxing in the park. There is plenty of parking, and the on-site café welcomes everyone with a great selection."

Fabulous! House and grounds are amazing. Staff so knowledgeable about the house, items within it as well as the art work. Grounds very well maintained and I love the different sections, bamboo, Acers , and the Japanese garden and as well as the kitchen gardens across the road. Cafe staff very pleasant and helpful. Had a lovely fruit scone cream tea, very tasty, and we sat outside in the sun to enjoy it. A very pleasant break before we continued to explore more of the grounds.

NT members so free to enter and close to where we live. Lots of history in the house, beautiful gardens to walk around, nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating

Beautiful house and extensive gardens. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable. We were able to visit the attic rooms which apparently are not open all the time which was a bonus. There is quite a bit of work going on in the grounds at the moment so we were informed that not all the usual toilets were open. None of this affected our visit though.

I don't buy guidebooks very often, but here I did. A stunning place indeed. Every single part of the estate is a head spinner. The Japanese tea garden is a marvel. The park is a great place to get away from it all. Lot's of activities for children as well. Get there early to get the best views.

Lovely grounds and house with good facilities, although there are currently building works going on that add some minor inconvenience. Entrance is a little pricey but worth it if one gets entry to the house, which is not guaranteed. The Stables café is excellent and very good value for money, and there is a well stocked shop with local produce.

The house has a lot of paintings of interest. The room guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are large with various walks. The Japanese garden and kitchen gardens are well worth a visit.