Activities page at Knole

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.

Explore the private garden at Knole

Lord Sackville’s stunning private garden is open to visitors every Tuesday from 3 April until 25 September. Explore the walled garden, the wilderness area and a medieval orchard.

Become a park walk leader

With 1,000 acres to explore, you can show visitors parts of Knole Park they have never seen before.

February half-term at Knole

It’s cold, it’s grey and we’ve had enough of winter. Knole comes to the rescue with a host of fun family activities to enjoy this February half-term!

Welcome the New Year at Knole

Will you be kicking off 2018 with some positive changes? Whether you’re considering volunteering, fancy trying a new hobby or want to dial up your exercise regime, head to Knole for some New Year inspiration.

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.

Christmas at Knole

Knole will be beautifully decorated and celebrating the festive season with an exciting programme of events this year. See our spectacular Christmas tree in the Orangery decorated with shimmering silver ornaments, join a jolly card or bauble making workshop, or get out in the fresh wintry air with our Christmas deer trail for families.

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.

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.

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.

Planning your educational visit to Knole

All the information you need to plan and get the most from your educational visit at Knole.

New Year's Day guided walk

Join us for a free guided walk of Knole Park on New Year's Day.

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.

Knole for families

Knole has plenty to offer families throughout the year, from bracing walks in Knole Park in the winter to picincs in the summer. Trails bring the house to life for children and there's plenty to explore in Green Court all year round.

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)

Knole 4.5-mile deer park walk

Experience the history and wildlife of Kent’s only remaining deer park, which has remained substantially unchanged since medieval times.

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 4.5 miles (7.2km)

Knole to Ightham walk

Walk along part of the Greensand Way which links two of our sites, Knole and Ightham Mote, together.

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)