Learn more on a guided walk
Learn more on one of the guided walks led by our knowledgeable volunteers every Tuesday, from April to September. Each themed walk highlights different treasures in the garden. Please meet at the entrance to the garden, through the Orangery, at the times below to join a walk.
Nature in the garden (12pm - 12.45pm)
This walk will visit areas of the formal garden and wilderness in search of plants to admire and to catch glimpses of its wildlife. The garden has many historical features and some of these will be pointed out along the way during this sensory walk.
Ladies of the garden (1pm - 1.45pm)
Knole's garden has been a place of calm and beauty for centuries and prominent women have promenaded along the avenues and conversed in the secrecy of the wilderness. This walk traces their footsteps and reveals the identity of these ladies of the garden who, since Tudor times, have made notable contributions to the history at Knole.
Please note that this walk will start from 22 May and will not take place on 26 June, 3 & 10 July
Orlando - 90 years on (2pm - 2.45pm)
Virginia Woolf published her novel Orlando in 1928. Now, 90 years on, this walk in the garden revisits places that may have influenced her in the writing of this love-letter to Vita Sackville-West. Both the formal garden and the wilderness provide an atmospheric backdrop to the story of the relationship between these two prominent women of their day.
Please note that this walk will start from 22 May and will not take place on 26 June, 3 & 10 July
Treasures of the garden (3pm - 3.45pm)
The garden has important historical features and seasonal displays throughout its extensive grounds. This walk will plot a route to visit areas of the greatest interest, including the wilderness. Depending on weather conditions it may be possible to reach the top of the garden with views of the deer park.
Guided walks are free of charge (normal admission charges apply). No advance booking is required. Sturdy footwear is advisable, especially if wet, as the walk will mainly be on grassed areas. Weather conditions and the availability of volunteer guides may lead to amendments or cancellations. Please phone 01732 462100 for any enquiries.
Visitor information
The garden is open with kind permission from Lord Sackville on Tuesdays from 3 April to 25 September, 11am until 4pm. Last entry is at 3.30pm. Entry to the garden is included in normal admission price to the showrooms.