Things to see & do
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The house
The house
Step inside Knightshayes, a Victorian gothic manor of looming gargoyles and medieval romanticism, with a great hall complete with minstrel’s gallery.
Explore richly furnished rooms with intricate ceiling decorations and eccentric carvings including the characters of medieval life and the seven deadly sins.
© Alice Hodgson
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The walled garden
The walled garden
Explore the walled garden, restored to its former glory and now growing organic produce for our restaurant and local town market.
With a range of seasonal crops there’s always something new to see in bloom.
Say hello to the chickens, watch the gardeners harvesting and planting or see what produce we have for sale.
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The formal and woodland gardens
The formal and woodland gardens
Breathe in the fresh air as you explore one of the National Trust’s greatest gardens featuring over 10,000 different species of plant.
From the formal garden complete with quirky topiary and colourful rose beds to the award-winning woodland gardens made up of glades and dells, there is something for everyone.
© Knightshayes Court
The house
The walled garden
The formal and woodland gardensGroup visits
Coach and group visits are very welcome at Knightshayes, please contact us to arrange a trip.
Events
We run a variety of events for all ages. Step back in time to the Victorians, pick up handy tips from our gardeners or join a discovery Friday tour, running during school holidays.
Events
We run a variety of events for all ages. Step back in time to the Victorians, pick up handy tips from our gardeners or join a discovery Friday tour, running during school holidays.
Events
We run a variety of events for all ages. Step back in time to the Victorians, pick up handy tips from our gardeners or join a discovery Friday tour, running during school holidays.
Don't miss
- The romantic 'medieval' great hall and the seven deadly sins
- Exhibition devoted to the incredible golfing career of Joyce Wethered
- Quirky intricate carvings and grotesque gargoyles
- The extravagant Burges bedroom redecorated as originally intended
- The restored Kitchen Garden producing organic produce year round
- Famous and varied grounds of parkland, formal and woodland gardens
- Our new children's play area in the Douglas Fir walk
Make a difference
This year, we’re hoping to raise enough money to begin the restoration of the old kitchens. Buy a £1 raffle ticket when you visit and make a real difference to the project, and help us open up unseen parts of the house.
Photo gallery
There are plenty of gothic curiosities to see at Knightshayes
© Alice Hodgson
Want to get a taster of Knightshayes? Why not take a look at our lavishly decorated rooms, colourful gardens and tranquil parkland.