Kingston Lacy, English country house in Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom.
The rectangular stone building features two main floors with attics, a basement, and architectural elements influenced by Italian design principles.
Ralph Bankes commissioned architect Roger Pratt to construct Kingston Lacy in 1665 after the family lost their previous residence, Corfe Castle, during the Civil War.
The interior contains an extensive collection of European paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, and Titian, plus the largest private assemblage of Egyptian artifacts in Britain.
The National Trust maintains the property, opening the house from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with facilities including the Stables Café and mobility assistance equipment.
The Spanish Room displays a gilded ceiling from a Venetian palace and walls covered in painted leather, designed by William John Bankes during his exile in Italy.
Location: Wimborne Minster
Inception: 1665
Architects: Roger Pratt
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
Operator: National Trust
Part of: National Trust
Address: Wimbourne Minster BH21 4EA BH21 4EA
Phone: +441202883402
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
GPS coordinates: 50.81096,-2.03184
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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