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.
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.
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.
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.
A fresh look at Knole this spring
Banish the short winter days and welcome in the light – find out what's happening this spring at Knole ...
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 Fashioned from Paper at Knole to workshops and family events. Find out about our free Knole Sunday Shuttle Bus service running throughout the school holidays.
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)
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.
Family visits to Knole
Knole offers plenty to do for families all year round. Plan your trip with our handy list of what's on offer for children and facilities to make your visit as easy as possible.
Planning your educational visit to Knole
All the information you need to plan and get the most from your educational visit at Knole.
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.
Become a park walk leader
With 1,000 acres to explore, you can show visitors parts of Knole Park they have never seen before.
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.
Children’s Book Festival at Knole
Calling all book-lovers for a fun-filled family weekend! Knole will host the Children’s Book Festival on 25-26 March 2017.