About Kingston Maurward Estate
Nestled in 750 acres of stunning Dorset countryside, Kingston Maurward is a Georgian estate with a story stretching back over 300 years.Nestled in 750 acres of stunning Dorset countryside, Kingston Maurward is a Georgian estate with a story stretching back over 300 years. Formal gardens, a working animal park, a lake and some of the most beautiful open grounds in the South West, it's a place that stays with you. We believe the best days out are the ones that feel effortless. Our events are designed around the estate itself, always outdoors, always rooted in what makes this place special, always with something for everyone. We can't wait to welcome you!
Booking policy
Privacy Notice - Kingston Maurward Estate Events
Who we are Kingston Maurward Estate ("we", "us", "our") is a further education college and the data controller for personal data collected through our estate events and ticketing activity. Our registered address is Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
What personal data we collect When you purchase tickets, register for a waitlist or enquire about an event through our ticketing platform (Beyonk), we collect:
Why we collect it and our lawful basis
Who we share your data with To deliver our ticketing and payment services we work with the following data processors, who act on our instructions and are bound by data processing agreements:
How long we keep your data
Cookies and tracking Our ticketing pages are hosted by Beyonk, who may use cookies for essential functionality and basic analytics. Please refer to their policy here.
Your rights Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Changes to this notice
Who we are Kingston Maurward Estate ("we", "us", "our") is a further education college and the data controller for personal data collected through our estate events and ticketing activity. Our registered address is Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Our ICO registration number is ZB106913
Questions about this notice or how we handle your data should be directed to our Data Protection Officer at dataprotection@kmc.ac.uk.
What personal data we collect When you purchase tickets, register for a waitlist or enquire about an event through our ticketing platform (Beyonk), we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Phone number and postcode, if provided
- Booking information including ticket type, event date and time slot
- Payment information this is processed securely by Stripe and is not stored by Kingston Maurward Estate directly
Why we collect it and our lawful basis
PurposeLawful basisProcessing your booking and sending ticket confirmationPerformance of a contractSending important event information such as access updates, schedule changes or safety noticesLegitimate interestsUnderstanding our audience in aggregate to improve future eventsLegitimate interestsSending marketing emails about future events and offersConsent
We will only send you marketing communications if you have actively opted in at the point of booking or via a waitlist sign-up. You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at hello@kmc.ac.uk
Who we share your data with To deliver our ticketing and payment services we work with the following data processors, who act on our instructions and are bound by data processing agreements:
- Beyonk — our ticketing platform, used to manage bookings, capacity and event communications
- Stripe — our payment processor, used to securely process ticket payments
How long we keep your data
Data typeRetention periodBooking and payment records7 years, in line with our legal and accounting obligationsEvent communications and safety records3 years following the eventMarketing consent and communicationsUntil you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, then deleted within 30 days
After the relevant retention period your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Cookies and tracking Our ticketing pages are hosted by Beyonk, who may use cookies for essential functionality and basic analytics. Please refer to their policy here.
Your rights Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete your data where there is no lawful reason for us to continue holding it
- Restrict how we process your data in certain circumstances
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
- Data portability — receive your data in a commonly used format
Changes to this notice
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website. This notice was last updated: May 2026.
Cancellation policy
custom policy
We understand that plans change and life happens.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please get in touch with us at hello@kmc.ac.uk and we'll do our best to help.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please get in touch with us at hello@kmc.ac.uk and we'll do our best to help.
Refunds are available up to 3 days before your visit. Transfers to an alternative available date are welcome up to 24 hours before your visit. For cancellations or changes within 24 hours of your visit, please do contact us as hello@kmc.ac.uk we will always try to find a solution where we can.
In the unlikely event that Kingston Maurward needs to cancel or significantly change an event, all ticket holders will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to an alternative date.