Knole

Although extensive building and conservation work continues, five of Knole's historic showrooms have now reopened. Here are the highlights to look out for during your visit.

The Gatehouse Tower at Knole has now opened to the public for the first time, with previously unseen objects and spaces to explore.

The Knole Conservation Studio is now open, allowing visitors the chance to take a peek through at priceless treasures in the conservation store. Watch conservators at work on Knole's collection from Wednesday to Saturday.

Join us for a series of heritage workshops and hands-on activities in the new Hayloft Learning Centre at Knole. Find out more and plan your visit...

Knole has been home to and shaped by people who challenged conventional ideas of gender and sexuality. Discover their stories as the National Trust explores its LGBTQ heritage with a programme called Prejudice and Pride.

Three letters dating back to the seventeenth century have been discovered under the attic floorboards at Knole. Find out what they say…

Explore Knole Park, Kent's last medieval deer park. There are so many hidden treasures to discover and over 1,000 acres to roam, not to mention glimpsing the majestic herd of more than 350 wild deer.

Lord Sackville’s stunning private garden is open to visitors every Tuesday from 4 April until 26 September. Explore the walled garden, the wilderness area and a medieval orchard.

Spring is a beautiful time in Knole Park and Dom Andrews, park and deer keeper, talks us through the sights to look out for and what he’s working on as the weather warms.

We’ve chosen the top 10 activities at Knole for you to tick off your list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾. From geocaching to wild art, it’s time to get outdoors!

Discover three different walks in Knole's 1,000 acre deer park. A woodland ramble suited to families, a walk around the edges of the park to spot the famous seven oaks, and a wheelchair and pushchair friendly tour of the park's highlights.

Enjoy lunch at the Brewhouse Café, browse the gift shop and plant sales or soak up the sunshine on the roof terrace. What would a visit be without a scone and tea?

The bookshop is inspired by Knole's rich literary and artistic history and sells a variety of books and gifts.

Knole is vast, complex and full of hidden treasures. Originally an Archbishop’s palace, the house passed through royal hands to the Sackville family – Knole’s inhabitants from 1603 to today.

Knole has a world-famous collection of portraits, furniture and silver, due to the foresight of Charles, 6th Earl of Dorset, who was happy to take full advantage of the perks of his job.

Discover Vita Sackville's connection to Knole; her colourful life and her literary legacy as a poet, novelist, gardener, biographer and journalist.

A series of witchmarks, believed to ward off evil spirits, were discovered in a room built to accommodate King James I at Knole following the Gunpowder Plot.

Keeping Knole in good shape is something we take very seriously so there are often repairs and conservation projects we need to undertake in order to preserve this Kent treasure for future generations.

We want to open up more of Knole to the public. The medieval barn and hayloft are currently being transformed into a new cafe, lifelong learning centre and a professional conservation studio. The Gatehouse Tower and attic spaces will also open to visitors.

Read our conservation team's blog to keep up to date with everything that is happening to the precious collections at Knole.

The unveiling of the new roof of Knole’s conservation studio marked a major milestone in the ambitious building project.

The learning team at Knole offer an award-winning and diverse programme that supports learning across the history, science, art, music and geography curriculum for all ages. Find out about primary and secondary school visits as well as bespoke post-16 educational visits to Knole.

Our new outreach programme offers a unique experience to bring Knole to you, with visits to schools, care homes and local community groups. Find out about our outreach sessions and loan boxes, which range from prehistory to World Wars and reminiscence.

Listen to the incredible stories from people who have lived, worked, visited and volunteered at Knole over the past 100 years.

If you are interested in volunteering at Knole, come along to one of our free coffee mornings to find out about current opportunities and meet our friendly team.

Why not join your local supporter group in Kent? You can join a more active volunteers group, or come along to a centre or an association that focuses on fundraising and fun trips and tours. They help support our places like Ightham Mote, and Scotney Castle.