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Japanese Garden Tours at Kingston Lacy in Poole offer visitors the opportunity to join a volunteer guide for a guided tour of the venue's Japanese Garden. Participants will learn about Japanese horticulture techniques and their applications beyond traditional tea gardens. Admission is required to attend these tours, which run on selected dates.
Meet a volunteer guide for a free guided tour of Kingston Lacy's Japanese Garden. Discover how Japanese horticulture techniques extend beyond the traditional tea garden, and experience this beautiful English interpretation of a Japanese garden.
Tours run on the last Wednesday of the month in September and October.
Join the garden guide by the sundial in the Formal Garden, near Lime Avenue, at 11.30am and 2pm.
These tours are free and there is no pre-booking required. These tours are free and there is no pre-booking required. Normal admissions charges apply. National Trust members will need to show their membership cards at Visitor Reception and non-members will need to pay the admission price (from £23 per adult, £11.50 per child) or join the National Trust.
This is a walking tour lasting for approximately 60 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Japanese Garden Tours takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:30.
Japanese Garden Tours is held at Kingston Lacy in Poole (Wimborne Minster, Dorset).
The forecast for Japanese Garden Tours is Partly cloudy · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Kingston Lacy can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Japanese Garden Tours can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Japanese Garden Tours at Kingston Lacy in Poole offer visitors the opportunity to join a volunteer guide for a guided tour of the venue's Japanese Garden. Participants will learn about Japanese horticulture techniques and their applications beyond traditional tea gardens. Admission is required to attend these tours, which run on selected dates.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Meet a volunteer guide for a free guided tour of Kingston Lacy's Japanese Garden. Discover how Japanese horticulture techniques extend beyond the traditional tea garden, and experience this beautiful English interpretation of a Japanese garden.
Tours run on the last Wednesday of the month in September and October.
Join the garden guide by the sundial in the Formal Garden, near Lime Avenue, at 11.30am and 2pm.
These tours are free and there is no pre-booking required. These tours are free and there is no pre-booking required. Normal admissions charges apply. National Trust members will need to show their membership cards at Visitor Reception and non-members will need to pay the admission price (from £23 per adult, £11.50 per child) or join the National Trust.
This is a walking tour lasting for approximately 60 minutes.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Kingston Lacy. Searching near Wimborne Minster, Dorset; check-in Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
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WhereKingston Lacy
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Japanese Garden Tours?
Japanese Garden Tours takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:30.
Where is Japanese Garden Tours taking place?
Japanese Garden Tours is held at Kingston Lacy in Poole (Wimborne Minster, Dorset).
What will the weather be like at Japanese Garden Tours?
The forecast for Japanese Garden Tours is Partly cloudy · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Japanese Garden Tours?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Kingston Lacy can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Japanese Garden Tours?
Tickets for Japanese Garden Tours can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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