Kingston Lacy House.

The chandelier is in the music hall and the organ pipes can be seen on the left in the picture below.

Kingston Lacy House ~ In the 17th century the Bankes family lived at Corfe Castle until its destruction at the end of the English Civil War (1642-1651). The family, who were supporters of King Charles I, found themselves on the losing side. Deprived of their castle, the family owned some 8000 acres of the surrounding Dorset countryside, including the Kingston Lacy Estate, which is where they moved to. It was their eldest son Ralph Bankes who built the present house between 1663 and 1665 as the location of their new family seat.

Kingston Lacy is the 'richest ever gift' to the National Trust. The 8,500-acre estate is part of the 16,000-acre Bankes estate that was bequeathed in 1981 by Henry John 'Ralph' Bankes, including all its content.

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58 comments - The latest ones

©UdoSm ^club

Ein sehr prächtiges Anwesen...

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

Thank you Udo.

13 months ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

What a wonderful castle!!!!!!!!
The National trust is very lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy your saturday evening, rosa******

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thank you Nouchet. It seems that Mr Bankes could not afford the property any longer, or it may have been due to inheritance tax. Now the National Trust need our yearly memberships to keep all of their properties maintained. The volunteers inside the house are so knowledgeable. I learnt a lot yesterday :-)

I hope you also have an enjoyable evening Nouchet.

13 months ago. Edited 13 months ago.

John Cass

Wonderful Pictures, I love them.

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to John Cass

Thank you very much John.
Have a good weekend.

13 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club

An imposing and beautiful piece of architecture which you've captured superbly Rosa. The grey sky actually sets off the colour of the stonework perfectly and I love the surrounding greenery.

A gorgeous chandelier in the PiP.......which is perfectly exposed.........although I can't help thinking it reminds me of a certain scene involving Del Boy, Grandad and Rodney :-)))

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFuYIi5-igc

13 months ago. Edited 13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you very much Keith. It's the first time I have entered this house by the front door! They have timed entries now, which works well. The weather actually brightened up later, thankfully.

Funny you should mention that Keith! I did mention it to the volunteer in that room, and we did have a laugh about it. One of the funniest clips ever :-)) It was filmed in Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster, near Shaftesbury. I only found that out recently!

13 months ago. Edited 13 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

I've driven past signs to this place lots of times, but I've never been able to visit. I must make an effort to put that right.

Glad you enjoyed the video clip.............absolute genius.

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

So you have been down the avenue of beeches then. A beautiful road.

13 months ago.

Annaig56 ^club

magnifique propriété très intéressant historique un beau partage merci rosa je vois que nous avons la même couleur de ciel

13 months ago. Edited 13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Annaig56 ^club

Thank you very much Annick. Yes the same here, but it did brighten up, and now today back to grey!!

13 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

You get to a lot of great houses Rosa. No doubt, that NT membership is paying for itself :) Looks great from the inside too. Thanks for sharing.

Regards. Herb

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

I hardly used my membership for a couple of years Herb, but trying to make up for it now. Kingston Lacy has some beautiful forest walks as well as the house, which lead to the River Stour, if you walk far enough :) Thanks for your kind comment and I hope you have a good Sunday.
Cheers, Rosa.

13 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful the chandelier!

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you Annemarie.

13 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

very elegant maison

13 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

a beautiful image

happy weekend!

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you Annemarie.
Sunday greetings.

13 months ago.

elvigiadelosamanecer… ^club

Una maravilla que tengas feliz fin de semana.

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to elvigiadelosamanecer… ^club

Thank you very much. I wish the same for you.

13 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Wow ! A beautiful building, Rosa !

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich.
Sunday greetings.

13 months ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

That is one formidable edifice, Rosa. The front façade, right down to the porte-cochère, is magnificent. The chandelier reminds me of Del Boy, Rodney and Granddad. LOL. I hope you are having a great weekend. All the best, Joe

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Yes the entrance is beautiful Joe. Keith kindly left me a link to the chandelier moment...a classic!
Sunday greetings, Rosa.

13 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Das ist ja ein richtiges Prunkstück,dieses schöne Gebäude liebe Rosa,du hast es mit dieser seitlichen Ansicht sehr schön aufgenommen,der Himmel passt wunderbar zu dieser schönen Fassade dazu und dieser Leuchter ist auch ein sehr schönes Schmuckstück :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Thank you for your kind comment dear Günter. I often visit this property for walks in the woods, so I thought this time I would visit the house.

Best wishes and Sunday greetings, Rosa.

13 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Das ist schön,dass du dieses schöne Gebiet gerne besuchst liebe Rosa :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

13 months ago.

@ngélique ❤️ ^club

Magnifique j'adore **********************bisous ma Rosa et bon we !

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ ^club

Thank you dear Angelique. Sunday greetings my friend.
Bisous***********

13 months ago.

photosofghosts ^club

An imposing and elegant architecture that hides great treasures inside.
Warm greetings
Fabio

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to photosofghosts ^club

It is described as being Italianate Fabio. Inside are many beautiful treasures,
including many chandeliers and wonderful paintings. Thank you for your
kind comment.
Warm greetings, Rosa.

13 months ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Impressive and beautiful

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thank you very much Gillian.

13 months ago.

Nick Weall ^club

Hi Rosa, hope you don;t mind this link to anothe place of interest nearby www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/badbury-rings. I love the avenue of trees too.
As to the house it is magnificent and whilst I driven by it loads of times, I have never stopped. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Hi Nick, I don't mind the link at all. I would have also visited Badbury Rings, but stayed at the house and gardens for longer than expected, as the weather improved greatly :-) Next time though! I love that avenue of trees, they still look magnificent.
Sunday greetings, Rosa.

13 months ago.

José Manuel Polo ^club

Muy buena fotografía de la arquitectura de la hermosa casa, comenzando con un encuadre perfecto para que la fotografía recoja el frontal y un lateral de bello edificio. La lámpara del PiP es una joya clásica. Buen domingo, Rosa.

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to José Manuel Polo ^club

Thank you for your very kind comment. Although I have often walked around the gardens of this house and the forests around it, I hadn't visited the actual house for many years. It was very enjoyable, with volunteers in each of the rooms with superb knowledge of the paintings and the family.
Sunday greetings Jose Manuel.

13 months ago.

Pam J ^club

GORGEOUS CRYSTALS !

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Yes :-))

13 months ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Superbes images du bâtiment et du lustre !
Bon dimanche. Amitiés

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Madeleine Defawes ^club

Thank you Madeleine.
Sunday greetings, Regards.

13 months ago.

Amelia ^club

I think we were quite near here when we visited Dorset. A very grand property with the same chandelier that we have in our dining room. ;-)))
I must apologize for my lack of visits, Rosa. Your new photos never seem to appear on my news page so I assume that you are away on holiday.

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

It's between Blandford and Wimborne Amelia and has the wonderful avenue of beeches along that road. Don't worry about the visits. A couple of people have also told me that. I have the same problem with some of my contacts, and when I take a look, they have added many pictures!
Have a good long weekend!

13 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club

Another lovely and interesting place to visit. And the interior does look somewhat "lacy" ;-)
Beautifully captured, Rosa!

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

Thank you Edna. A very interesting part of the property was the laundry, where the maids must have worked so hard. I will add some pictures later in the week.
Sunday greetings :-))

13 months ago.

Anton Cruz Carro ^club

A delightful house in a well composed and lovely image my friend and the beautiful sky sets it off so nicely. I admire your style. good explanation too.

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro ^club

Thank you very much for your kind comment Anton. Much appreciated.
Sunday greetings.

13 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful building; well captured.
Thank you for the interesting note.

13 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

A very grand building indeed Rosa. Best wishes.

13 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Une photo très réussi de cette belle demeure merci pour l'info belle journée Rosalyn.

13 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Such an impressive house in a wonderful capture Rosa
The pip makes me think of Del Boy
Thank you for posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

13 months ago.

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

splendide****************

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Jaap, David, Patrick, Roger and Valeriane.....
.......thank you all for your very kind comments.

13 months ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Rosa
A wonderful pair of pictures showing this magnificent house, and a little detail,
Best Wishes, HappyTuesday, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter,
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Have a good Wednesday.
Best wishes, Rosa.

13 months ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

One stays in awe with its past.
The happy ending must make you proud to belong to such a country.
The chandelier is magnificent.

13 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Thank you very much for your kind words Jose.
The National Trust and their wonderful volunteers
do a great job in maintaining these splendid houses.
Best wishes to you.

13 months ago.

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