Activities page at Knole
Celebrate the great outdoors at Knole and explore our Park, Kent's last medieval deer park. Whether you're exploring on foot or with your four legged friend, we have plenty of walks for you to enjoy.
Things to do at Knole this summer
Here comes summer … and we’re ready with open arms to greet it. Discover what’s happening at Knole during this warmest of seasons, from conservation to workshops and family events. Find out about our free Knole Sunday Shuttle Bus service running throughout the school holidays.
Free Knole Shuttle bus service from Sevenoaks
Find out more about our free Knole Shuttle bus service, running between Sevenoaks station and town centre to Knole on school holiday Sundays.
Family visits to Knole
Knole offers plenty to do for families all year round. Plan your visit with our handy list of what's on offer for children and facilities to make your visit as easy as possible.
Spring fun at Knole
Banish the short winter days and welcome in the light – find out what's happening this spring at Knole ...
Planning your educational visit to Knole
All the information you need to plan and get the most from your educational visit at Knole.
Plan your Easter visit to Knole
Knole’s bird community has been busy preparing for our Easter egg trail, from 6 – 22 April. Knole's car park will be extremely busy over Easter weekend, so plan your visit and find out more about how to avoid congestion.
Knole Park - a Site of Special Scientific Interest
Knole is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which means that the park is a protected conservation area and we work hard to ensure it remains a thriving habitat for its range of wildlife. The park is made up of many different areas - acidic grassland, parkland, woodland and ponds - and each is home to a range of flora and fungi as well as a clutch of rare invertebrates.
Plan your visit to Knole
From the sweeping parkland with its wild deer herd to the grand showrooms and world-class collection, there is something for everyone at Knole. Whether you have an hour to spare or a full day ahead, plan a visit to Knole and enjoy a splendid day out in the Kent countryside.
Knole's Sevenoaks celebrations
Knole recently celebrated the end of its huge conservation project by throwing open its doors to Sevenoaks residents.
Knole for families
Knole has plenty to offer families throughout the year, from bracing walks in Knole Park in the winter to picnics in the summer. Trails bring the house to life for children and there's plenty to explore in Green Court all year round.
Winter walks at Knole
With a variety of guided walks and self-led trails, Knole Park is the perfect place to get outdoors this winter.
Deer keeping with Dom: Summer at Knole
The park comes to life in summer with the birth of the baby fawns. Find out when you are most likely to spot them and what to look out for as they take their first steps.
Become a park walk leader
With 1,000 acres to explore, you can show visitors parts of Knole Park they have never seen before.
Deer keeping with Dom: Winter at Knole
The deer have grown their thick winter coats and full antlers by December. During the coldest months, Dom lays deer feed in the park every day to make sure the herd gains weight and the bucks don’t lose condition after the rut.
Autumn family fun at Knole
Get outdoors and embrace the change in season this autumn half-term, with our wildlife walks and nature-themed arts and crafts for all the family.
Autumn rut at Knole
Catch up with Dom, Knole's Park and Deer Keeper, as the parkland changes colour and the rutting season begins. Expect to hear the clash of antlers and bellowing mating calls as the bucks are fully grown and testosterone runs high for prime position in Knole Park.
New Year's Day guided walk
Join us for a free guided walk of Knole Park on New Year's Day.
Knole deer park all-ability walk
The whole family can enjoy our all-ability walk exploring the wildlife of Kent’s only remaining deer park at Knole.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
