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Heritage Open Days: Knightshayes

Knightshayes is taking part in Heritage Open Days Festival on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Entry is free to all visitors.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Knightshayes is taking part in Heritage Open Days Festival on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Entry is free to all visitors.

Find out more about the architecture and features of the house, as well as the influence of nature.

Please note, last entry to the House is 3.30pm. The Gardens are open until 5pm.

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Start your visit at Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Some paths can be muddy at any time of year, so we recommend bringing sturdy footwear.

Accessibility

Ground floor of the house is step-free. The Formal & Woodland garden is partly accessible, with hard surfaced step-free path around much of it. Please be aware of slopes, gravel paths and steps down to the terraces. The stables has historic cobbled surfaces. Assistance dogs only in the House.

Upcoming events

Event

Hydrangea Highlights 

Enjoy the Hydrangeas on your visit to Knightshayes

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on
23 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 39 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play at Knightshayes 

Get ready for a summer full of play!

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on
23 Jul to 2 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 41 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
23 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 11 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
23 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 40 other dates or times