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Magic, mystery & illusion: Halloween at Knightshayes

Experience a Halloween full of family fun this October Half Term

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Visit Knightshayes for a Halloween experience full of interesting illusions and mystery.

Enter the House and find that not everything is always as it seems as you discover optical illusions of the Victorian era.

Venture into the gardens to discover more mysteries.

The House is open 11am - 4pm and the Gardens are open 10am - 5pm.

The Halloween experience is on the ground floor of the House.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Scan your National Trust membership cards or purchase admission at Visitor Reception, and then follow the signs to the House & Gardens

What to bring and wear

The ground can be muddy is places at this time of year, so sturdy footwear is advised.

Accessibility

The Halloween experience is on the ground floor of the House. The Garden experience follows the accessible route around the gardens.

Other

Please note, assistance dogs only in the Formal & Woodland Garden and Kitchen Garden.

Upcoming events

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Hydrangea Highlights 

Enjoy the Hydrangeas on your visit to Knightshayes

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on
3 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 59 other dates or times
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Bringing the outside in: exploring Knightshayes' garden book collection 

For the first time on display, discover some of the books that gave inspiration to Sir John and Joyce, Lady Heathcoat Amory in this exhibition of garden books from the Knightshayes collection.

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on
3 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 60 other dates or times
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Conservation in action: Caring for the book collection 

Find out how the House Team care for the book collection at Knightshayes

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on
10 Jul to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 14:30
+ 13 other dates or times
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Festival of Archaeology at Knightshayes 

Find out about some of the archaeological features dotted around Knightshayes. Some you may have seen, others you might not have noticed...

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on
19 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 15 other dates or times