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.
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.
Become a park walk leader
With 1,000 acres to explore, you can show visitors parts of Knole Park they have never seen before.
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.
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.
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)
Explore the private garden at Knole
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.
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.
Knole 3-mile woodland walk
Enjoy this gentle stroll through Knole's deer park, taking in woodland and open grassland along the way.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Planning your educational visit to Knole
All the information you'll need to allow you to get the most from your educational visit at Knole.
