Shopping at Knole

The bookshop at Knole, Kent.

From kitchenware and accessories in the Brewhouse Café, to our unique bookshop in Green Court, Knole is the perfect place to find that perfect gift (for loved ones or yourself).

Opening times

March - October: 10am - 5pm
November - February: 10am - 4pm

Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HX
Tel: 01732 462100

Knole's bookshop

Knole has many famous literary connections so it is the perfect venue for the National Trust’s first dedicated bookshop. You'll find a range of gardening, cookery and art books, as well as historical novels, walking guides and books about local history on sale. Look out for some very special first editions written by Knole residents Vita and Eddy Sackville-West.

The bookshop also offers a range of greetings cards, stationery, souvenirs and gifts.

The bookshop at Knole has a dedicated children's area.
Knole   Kent

Children's book area

We're thrilled to have opened our new children's area in Knole's bookshop! Full of books, games and cuddly toys, there is lots to keep your little ones busy. We will also be running interactive story sessions for under 5s, every Monday morning during the school term.

Find out about storytime

 

Brewhouse Café gift shop

With a range of food items, kitchenware, home accessories, scarves and bags, gardening equipment and Knole souvenirs, there’s something for everyone.

Knole's literary connections

The bookshop takes its inspiration from Knole’s role as a hub for the leading British artists and writers of the 20th century. Eddy Sackville-West lived at Knole from 1926-1940, occupying a private apartment in the Gatehouse Tower. 

Eddy was a musician, journalist and writer. His visitor book shows that he entertained many of his close friends at Knole, which included Bloomsbury writers such as Virginia Woolf, Vita Sackville-West, Aldous Huxley and James Lees-Milne.

The interiors and collections of Eddy's apartment at Knole have influenced the design and decoration of the bookshop. You can see Eddy's rooms for yourself by visiting the Gatehouse Tower.