Knole



Be part of a 400 year history of visiting Knole
Be part of a 400 year history of visiting Knole
The Gatehouse Tower, House and Showrooms along with the Conservation Studio are closed until further notice.
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Sitting proudly within Kent’s last medieval deer park, Knole offers something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the vast estate and follow in the footsteps of tourists who have visited Knole’s showrooms for 400 years. Originally built as an archbishop’s palace, Knole passed through royalty to the Sackville family, who still live here today. Take in the scale and magnificence of this 600 year old estate by exploring the grand courtyards and tranquil Orangery or wander the winding paths in the parkland, still populated by wild deer.
Inside the showrooms, art lovers will find Reynolds, Gainsborough and Van Dyck to admire. Textiles enthusiasts can marvel at the seventeenth century tapestries and furniture that make the collection internationally significant. You can explore the life and loves of former resident Eddy Sackville-West in the Gatehouse Tower and climb the spiral staircase to take in panoramic views from the rooftop.
Knole recently completed a huge conservation project, in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Visitors can find out how our team of conservators care for National Trust treasures in the Conservation Studio and see them in action from Wednesday to Saturday weekly.
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Adult | N/A | £10.00 |
Child | N/A | £5.00 |
Family | N/A | £25.00 |
1 adult family | N/A | £15.00 |
Parking only | N/A | £5.00 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
PLEASE NOTE: Whilst Knole House is closed, visitors can pre-book to use the car park at £5 per car. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially on busier times like weekends and bank holidays. Please do not come to Knole by car unless you have pre-booked. When Knole House reopens, the car park will be revert to members and visitors to the house only. Entry will be per person and an additional charge will be made for non-members to park.
Knole House, the visitor centre, courtyards and orangery are currently closed in line with Government guidance for tier 4 locations. The Brewhouse cafe and toilets are also currently closed due to overcrowding and lack of compliance with social distancing.
The park is open dawn to dusk and is free to visit.
Please go to the 'What's On' section to book.
The Brewhouse Cafe and toilet facilities are now closed due to overcrowding and a lack of compliance with government guidelines on social distancing. Opening dates and times are subject to change due to COVID restrictions and government guidance.