Kingston Lacy House and Gardens
Saturday the 12th was another lovely sunny day. There were a few more clouds, but where we were there was much less wind. We set off about ˝10 to Kingston Lacy house and gardens. It was Heritage Day so free entry. First we looked at some of the gardens.
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Kingston Lacy, parterre, east side
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Kingston Lacy, parterre
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lion statue
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cedar avenue
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Then at ˝11, as we were on a timed ticket, into the house. Some nice touches, and a nice house. I liked the nursery done as a tent! Mom didn't see that, she stayed on the first floor.
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Kingston Lacy, by parterre
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house and obelisk
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sunken garden and house
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Then we went over to the café for an ice-cream and round the round the rest of the garden to the Japanese garden (and I sat on the Heavenly Seat)
Japanese garden Panorama
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Japanese acers
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bamboo stand
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Japanese garden
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Japanese garden
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Then we went back via the modern art displays and the sunken garden. All very nice; a most enjoyable visit. Back at the van we had coffee and I had malt loaf and a sat a bit, then left just after 5.
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One of the modern art displays
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Kingston Lacy, sunken garden
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All photos © 2009 Derek J. Carr
This page last updated: 10 December 2011
