Discover Knightshayes, a country estate on a grand, gothic scale
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With acres of glorious garden and park, surrounding a spectacular Gothic Revival house, Knightshayes is the complete country gentleman's dream.
The house is a rare example of the work of William Burges, whose lavish designs have always inspired extremes in opinion. Full of quirks and curiosities, it is a house of many faces.
The formal and woodland garden is one of the finest and most varied plant collections in the country. With over 1200 plant species unique to Knightshayes and an ever changing display, it’s always worth a visit, as is the walled kitchen garden, brimming with seasonal produce for the Stables Café.
Out in the parkland, there are woodland walks, acres of tenanted farmland (home to our tenant farmers Exmoor Horn sheep), and our wild play area- so there really is something for everyone.
Find out more about what there is to see and do at Knightshayes.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.60 | £12.20 |
| Child | £6.80 | £6.10 |
| Family | £34.00 | £30.50 |
| 1 Adult & 3 Children | £20.40 | £18.30 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £11.50 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £5.70 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.80 | £8.80 |
| Child | £4.90 | £4.40 |
| Family | £24.50 | £22.00 |
| 1 Adult & 3 Children | £14.70 | £13.20 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £8.30 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £4.10 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
- Car parking charges apply- £1 an hour up to £4 for a full day. Cahrges apply in both the main car park and in the parkland car park. National Trust members park for free.
- Ticket prices include access to both the house and gardens- there is no seperate ticket solely for the gardens.
- Tickets can either be purchased both in reception or at the entrance to the house and formal & woodland garden.
- Access to the cafe, shop and plant centre is free. If you are a member, please show your card in reception as it allows us to scan it and claim up to £2.55 in member credit from our head office to support the vital conservation work we do at Knightshayes.
House: Last entry 30 mins before closing. Upstairs open 11.00-15.30hrs (Closed Nov & Dec). Selected rooms Jan & Feb. Conservatory team room open 25 February- 27 October. Late-night opening for Hallowe’en and Christmas events. Dogs on short leads welcome in Formal and Woodland Garden 1 November - 28 February 24 & 26 December Parkland only. Gate closed all day 25 December.
