Discover Knightshayes, a country estate on a grand, gothic scale
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.
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 | £12.80 | £11.60 |
| Child | £6.40 | £5.80 |
| Family | £31.90 | £29.00 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | £19.20 | £17.40 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £10.80 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £5.40 |
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 for the main visitor car park apply- £1 an hour up to £4 for a full day. National Trust members park for free.
Downstairs of the house only from 29 October until 2 January 2019; selected rooms open January and February. Christmas opening: The house will close for 30 minutes between 4.30-5pm (last admission 4pm) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to allow a changeover of volunteers. The Formal and Woodland Garden, café and shop will remain open. The Kitchen Garden will close at 4pm because it is not illuminated.
