What's on at Knole
Come Out and Play
Come out and play at Knole this summer holiday.
Mon 15 Aug 2022
+ 16 other dates
10:00-17:00
Family Monday: Beastly bugs
Spend summer holiday Mondays in Green Court, with craft activities and colouring.
Mon 15 Aug 2022
11:00-15:00
Lord Sackville's private garden
Lord Sackville's private garden at Knole is a magical space, featuring sprawling lawns, a walled garden, an untamed wilderness area and a medieval orchard.
Thu 18 Aug 2022
+ 2 other dates
11:00-16:00
Attic tours
On this tour of Knole's often-forgotten attic spaces, our knowledgeable guides will reveal the stories behind centuries of graffiti, lost 17th century letters, witchmarks and a curiously sloped floor.
Fri 19 Aug 2022
+ 35 other dates
11:30-12:15
Tudor dressing up
Pose for a unique family portrait in the Orangery at Knole.
Sat 20 Aug 2022
11:00-16:00
Family Monday: Illustration
Spend summer holiday Mondays in Green Court, with craft activities and colouring.
Mon 22 Aug 2022
11:00-15:00
Storytime in Knole's bookshop
Have you got a little one under 5? Come and join us for storytime, Mondays at 11:00-11:30 during term time in the bookshop. Discover new stories (and some old favourites) you and your little one will love.
Mon 05 Sep 2022
+ 13 other dates
11:00-11:30
Volunteer coffee morning
Volunteer at Knole and try something new today.
Wed 07 Sep 2022
+ 3 other dates
10:30-12:30
'That's Not My...'
Join the 'That's Not My...' storyteller in the Orangery for a sensory experience for children aged 1-3 years old.
Wed 14 Sep 2022
10:30-11:00
Knole Fawns - toddler group
Come along and explore Knole, create crafts and play at Knole Fawns with your 2-5 year old.
Fri 16 Sep 2022
+ 3 other dates
10:30-12:00
Outdoor cinema: The BFG
Spend an evening watching a fantastic film in a historic location. Join us for a family favourite The BFG (2016) on the big screen at Knole.
Sat 24 Sep 2022
18:30-21:30
Meet the author: Join Robert Sackville-West on the release of his new book
Join author and Knole's very own Lord Sackville in the Orangery to celebrate the publication of Knole: A Private View of One of Britain's Great Houses.
Fri 30 Sep 2022
13:00-16:00
Willow weaving workshop with Trottiscliffe Willow
Learn willow weaving techniques with Natalie McLay from Trottiscliffe Willow, and then use them to make a small animal sculpture of your choice.
Wed 05 Oct 2022
10:30-17:00
The BFG in Pictures
The much-loved 1982 classic, the BFG, will be brought to life at Knole this autumn.
Thu 13 Oct 2022
+ 71 other dates
10:00-17:00
Autumn flower workshop with Sian Johnson
Create an autumnal flower arrangement for your home with award winning florist Sian Johnson.
Thu 13 Oct 2022
10:30-13:00
Deer Keeping: Autumn Rut
Join Knole Estate's Park and Deer Keeper to observe and learn about the patterns of behaviour of Lord Sackville's fallow deer herd during the peak of their mating season.
Fri 14 Oct 2022
+ 1 other date
17:30-19:30
Sketching in colour workshop with Amber Halsall
Learn the sketching techniques necessary to capture the colours and textures of all parts of a deer head to produce a realistic image.
Fri 21 Oct 2022
10:30-16:30
Pen and ink workshop with Victoria Wainwright
A pen and ink workshop based on the architecture and character of Knole, including a 30 minute tour around the showrooms.
Fri 28 Oct 2022
10:30-16:30
The Big Draw Weekend
This year the Big Draw Festival is all about colour. Get creative with chalk on the courtyard paths, enjoy free craft, drawing activities and face painting.
Sat 29 Oct 2022
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Lecture with Matt Champion: five centuries of graffiti at Knole
Join expert historian Matt Champion to find out about the stories of Knole written through graffiti.
Wed 02 Nov 2022
18:30-20:00
Deer Keeping: Winter Feed
Join Dom Andrews Knole Estate's Park and Deer Keeper for a winter morning feeding session for Knole's deer herd.
Sat 03 Dec 2022
+ 1 other date
09:30-10:30