Skip to content
Skip to content

Conservation in action: Caring for the book collection

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

See conservation in action with the House Team as they inspect, monitor and record the book collection here at Knightshayes. Discover the techniques used to ensure each book is cared for and maintained as part of the conservation of the house and collection within it.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Check admission prices

The basics

Meeting point

The team will be working in the Smoking Room within the house.

Accessibility

Step-free access is available on the ground floor of the house where the team will be working.

Upcoming events

Autumn Colour: Formal & Woodland Garden Walks 

Discover the best of Autumn in the Formal & Woodland Garden on a self guided walk

Event summary

on
14 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 49 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
14 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00

Heritage Open Day at National Trust Old Blundell's 

Join us on Saturday 20 September for a series of tours and find out about the past, present and future of this Elizabethan school.

Event summary

on
20 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30

Stranger Folk digital adventure 

Trouble is brewing at Knightshayes and the strange folk have arrived. Gather your team for an exciting digital adventure for 7-12 year olds and imaginative adults and help send them back through the cracks between our world and theirs.

Event summary

on
1 Oct to 30 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 60 other dates or times