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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...

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As you walk around the gardens at Knightshayes, keep an eye out for features that you may not have noticed before that tell us how the history of the gardens can be read.

Pick up a trail at Visitor Reception or see what you discover as you walk around.

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome.

Accessibility

There is a step free route around the gardens.

Upcoming events

Event

Amazing Azaleas 

See the stunning displays of Azaleas in the Woodland Garden

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on
18 May to 14 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 27 other dates or times
Event

Bulb Meadow 

The bulb meadow is back for Spring 2025

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on
18 May to 30 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 43 other dates or times
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Fascinating Floriography: Half Term Fun at Knightshayes 

Discover the Victorian language of flowers this Half Term

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 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
24 May to 1 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 100 other dates or times