Knightshayes

A family walking across the south garden in front of the house at Knightshayes on an autumn day

Discover Knightshayes, a country estate on a grand, gothic scale

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A family of four walking through the grass paths in the garden in Autumn at Knightshayes

What can you get up to this Autumn at Knightshayes? 

It's a stunning time of the year at Knightshayes and well worth a visit. Why not see what autumnal activities you can get up to.

Discovering Knightshayes' treasures

father and soon exploring inside the house at Knightshayes, Devon.

One off wonders in the house 

This eccentric and unique Victorian gothic revival house is well worth an explore- peruse the quirky ceilings and intricate carvings and find out the stories behind the Heathcoat Amory family who lived there.

two brothers carrying pumpkins through the kitchen garden at Knightshayes

An inspiring walled garden  

The team that manage our walled garden specialise in plants grown during the Victorian era, preserving many species close to extinction.

A mum and her son running through the garden at Knightshayes in Autumn.

Seasonal beauty in the formal and woodland garden 

Explore one of the finest gardens in the south west and why not bring along your furry friend too to see the seasonal highlights this winter? Dogs are welcome on leads between November and February.

Exploring further afield

A girl sat in a branch of a tree in autumn

Parkland and Impey woods 

There are acres of parkland to explore at Knightshayes. Let the kids run wild while you enjoy the stunning views on offer.

View of the valley at Buzzards, Devon

Exploring Buzzards woodland 

Why not take the chance to explore off the beaten track at this tranquil woodland in the Dart Valley. If you're lucky you might even spot an otter or two.

A family and their spaniel walking in the open parkland at Knightshayes in Autumn

Bringing your canine friends 

Everything you need to know about bringing your dog to Knightshayes, including walks in the parkland and woodland.

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What's on

Current highlights to see

North entrance of the house at Knightshayes at night, illuminated for halloween.
Knightshayes decorated with festive foliage

Will you be spooked at Knightshayes this Halloween? 

From immersive story-telling on darkened evenings, to crreping around the house at twilight, there's plenty of bone chilling fun to be had at Knightshayes this Halloween.

It wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to Knightshayes 

The festive season is almost upon us. From illuminations every day of December, to delicious carveries, find out what festive fun you can get up to at Knightshayes.

Upcoming events

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Autumn Antics Trail

Sun 21 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Pick up our nature trail that will guide you around kitchen garden and garden this October half term.

Make a Lantern

Mon 22 Oct 2018
13:30-16:00
Prepare for the spooky evening opening by dropping in to make a your very own spooky lantern to help light the way down to the house and garden.

Twilight Opening

Mon 22 Oct 2018
16:00-18:00
Make the most of the explore the Victorian Gothic novel themed decorations in the house during the fading light before darkness falls...

Creepy Quest

Mon 22 Oct 2018
16:00-18:00
Learn more about the weird and wonderful Gothic tales of the Victorians with our creepy quest.

Hallowe'en spook-fest

Fri 26 Oct 2018
16:00-19:00
Are you brave enough to join us for an evening of gothic Victorian novels told around the house by the characters themselves? You can meander through the cobwebs and darkened rooms to find out the spooky tales.

Sunday Roast Lunches

Sun 04 Nov 2018
12:00-15:00
Enjoy one of our delicious Sunday roast lunches in the stables café. Made using local produce, much of it grown in our very own Kitchen Garden, it's the perfect way to warm up after your winter walk and treat yourself after exploring everything...
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Eating and shopping

Rowallane Cafe Soup

Eating and drinking at Knightshayes 

There's something tasty for everyone to indulge in at Knightshayes, from fresh home-made meals in the café, to delicious cake in the conservatory tea-room. With most of the produce used coming from the estate and local suppliers, it's not only tastes good but supports Knightshayes and local producers.

Local ale for sale in the shop at Knightshayes

Pop into our gift shop 

We have plenty of local produce, seasonal fruit and vegetables, gifts, souvenirs, books and much more.

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Learning

Two girls at Knightshayes investigating insects

Special opportunities for learning at Knightshayes 

The perfect outdoor classroom, join us at Knightshayes for workshops, learning sessions, self-led activities and more. Bring your school or youth group for a special one-off experience.

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Get involved

A volunteer at work in the parkland at Knightshayes sawing branches

Volunteer at Knightshayes 

Get involved by volunteering at Knightshayes. There's plenty of different roles, so find out more how you can find the perfect opportunity.

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Groups

Visitors from a group visit arriving at Knightshayes to be greeted by a staff member.

Organise a group visit

With a spectacular country estate to discover, Knightshayes is the perfect place for a group visit.

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History

View of Knightshayes house at dusk from the south gardens

A rich and varied history 

Discover more about this stunning Victorian manor house and delve into over 200 years of history.

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Our work

Woodchips

Chipping away at our environmental impact  

Exciting progress is underway at Knightshayes, as we start work on the Biomass Project. If you’ve visited recently you may have seen lots of activity going on, including the creation of a new compound at the very top of the main car park. Read on to find out more about what's going on.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Knightshayes on the National Trust Collections website

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