Kent

Knole

Take in the scale and magnificence of this 600-year-old estate with its courtyards, showrooms, Gatehouse Tower and acres of parkland.

Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RP (Sat Nav TN13 1HX)

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Opening times for 21 May 2025
Asset	Opening time
Showrooms	11:00 - 16:00
Gatehouse tower	11:00 - 16:00
Brewhouse Café	10:00 - 17:00
Car park	10:00 - 17:00
Park	Dawn - Dusk
Bookshop	10:00 - 17:00
Toilets	10:00 - 17:00
Shop	10:00 - 17:00

Last entry to the showrooms and Gatehouse Tower is 3.30pm. From 22 May to 25 August 2025 last entry to the Gatehouse Tower is 4.30pm (showrooms remain 3.30pm). Last orders in Brewhouse Café should be made 30 minutes before closing time. The Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio is open to visitors on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

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Outdoor & Tower
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)		£6.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free		£3.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)		£15.00
Group (Adult 18+)		£5.70
Group (Child 5-17)		£2.85
1 adult and up to 3 children		£9.00

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Showrooms, Outdoor & Tower (showrooms open 17 Feb)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)		£18.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free		£9.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)		£45.00
Group (Adult 18+)		£17.10
Group (Child 5-17)		£8.55
1 adult and up to 3 children		£27.00

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Audio guide
An audio guide containing information about conservation work at Knole is available from the Visitor Centre.
Bookshop
The bookshop is situated in Green Court and sells new books, stationery, greetings cards and postcards. There is also a children's corner with books, toys and games.
Bookshop - more information
Café
Open 10am-4pm (10am-5pm from Monday 17 February 2025). Last orders is 30 minutes before closing.
Café - more information
Car park
Dogs allowed
Dogs are allowed in the courtyard but not in the indoor spaces, including the showrooms and shops. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the property. In the park, dogs must be on a lead at all times to protect the wild deer herd.
Dogs allowed - more information
Shop
Shop - more information
Toilet
There are two toilet locations: one in Green Court near the showrooms and shops, and another on the ground floor of the conservation studio building opposite the Brewhouse Café. Baby changing facilities are available in both toilet locations. There are two large accessible toilets on site and no adult changing facilities.
Showrooms partially accessible (wheelchairs users can only access Great Hall). Gatehouse Tower not accessible to wheelchairs due to steep, narrow, spiral staircase. Baby changing facilities are available in the two toilet locations (Green Court and conservation studio building); there are no adult changing facilities.
Knole Access Statement 2024
Knole's AccessAble page with more information is available here
Accessible route and/or map
The Great Hall is the only area of the house that is accessible to wheelchair users. There are hard-standing paths in the parkland but many cross a golf course so please discuss suitable routes with staff in the Visitor Centre. An enclosed picnic area is located in the park next to the car park, with decked flooring and a ramp suitable for wheelchair use.
Accessible toilet
There are two large accessible toilets on site, one located off the main entrance to the house and another located on the ground floor of the conservation studio building opposite the Brewhouse Café. Both accessible toilets are left hand transfer. All toilets have tiled floors and are lit with artificial light. Two baby changing facilities available.
Braille (guide or menu)
A braille guide for the showrooms is available.
Designated parking
Parking is available for Blue Badge holders. Please have your Blue Badge on clear display so we can direct you to an accessible space. The car park is situated between the Brewhouse Café and the main building, approximately 145 metres from each on a gradient of 1:32. There are 19 designated spaces for Blue Badge holders.
Drop-off point
Drop off zone located outside the front of the main building.
Induction loop
Induction loops are located at till points in the Visitor Centre, shop, bookshop and Brewhouse Café. There is also an induction loop in The Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio. A portable induction loop is available for use in the showrooms if required; please ask a member of staff in the Visitor Centre for assistance.
Large print (guide or menu)
All interpretation panels in the house are in large print.
Level access to food outlet
The Brewhouse Café is accessible by a pathway on a gradient of 1:14 from the accessible car park.
Level access to shop
There is level access to all ground floor spaces, except for the gift shop and Orangery, where lifts are available.
Level access/terrain
There is access across level paving throughout the courtyard areas. The route to the showrooms is across 73 metres of level paving through two courtyards. There is one step, with an accessible ramp, into the Great Hall entrance. The Great Hall is the only area of the house that is accessible to wheelchair users.
Lift
A lift is available in the gift shop and the bookshop for wheelchair access to and from the Orangery. There is lift access to The Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio and Hayloft Learning Centre. There is no lift in the showrooms - the Great Hall is the only area of the house accessible to wheelchair users.
Powered mobility vehicle available
The powered mobility vehicle can be booked for use at Knole, subject to availability. Please call 01732 462100, Monday to Friday, at least 24 hours in advance to book.
Ramped access/slopes
The Brewhouse Café, conservation studio building and toilet facilities are accessible by a pathway on a gradient of 1:14 from the car park.
Seating available
Most of the showrooms have a seat available but there are no seats with arm rests. There are wooden benches situated around the outside courtyards and in the Orangery.
Virtual tour
The Great Hall is the only area of the house that is accessible to wheelchair users. All other showrooms are upstairs. A rollator is available for use in the upstairs showrooms, which are accessed via the Great Staircase. This has handrails on the left-hand side and wide access. An iPad is available in the Great Hall to view the rooms upstairs.
Wheelchairs available
Wheelchairs are available for visitors to use, subject to availability.
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By road
Some sat nav systems will not direct you correctly to Knole using our postcode. Use postcode TN13 1HX and follow directions below. From north and west: leave M25 at exit 5 (A21) and follow signs for Sevenoaks. Turn right at mini-roundabout. Park entrance is in Sevenoaks town centre, left off A225 High Street (opposite St Nicholas Church). From south: Leave A21 at junction signposted Sevenoaks and follow A225 for Sevenoaks. Park entrance is on right after about 2 miles. From east: Follow A25 through Seal. Turn left at traffic lights. Continue ahead and through High Street. Park entrance is on left 300 yards beyond top of the High Street. Be mindful of the local traffic on the busy High Street as you enter and exit.
Parking: The car park is reserved for members and paying visitors to Knole. Pre-book admission to guarantee entry. Paying visitors: admission is charged per person in each vehicle. If you only wish to visit the park, the multi-storey car park in Sevenoaks is a short walk into Knole Park. The postcode is TN13 1LW. Parking spaces at Knole are optimised for cars facing forward rather than reversing into the space. Charging points for electric vehicles are available in car parks in Sevenoaks town centre.
Sat Nav: Please use postcode TN13 1HX.
On foot
There are multiple pedestrian entrances that can be used to access Knole Park. There is a footpath that runs from the main vehicle entrance off of A225 High Street, through the parkland to the main entrance to the house and Visitor Centre. Paths in the park are mainly rough track or grass and are undulating. Please be considerate of other park users and mindful of deer, vehicles and cyclists. One of the main footpaths into the park is Webb's Alley, which can be accessed from Sevenoaks town centre. Please note that parts of Webb's Alley are steep slopes. The walk takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
By train
The nearest station is Sevenoaks, which is located on Tubs Hill, TN13 1DP. The station is managed by Southeastern Trains. There are direct services to London, Hastings and Ashford International as well as many other stations. There is cycle parking available at the station. To get to Knole from the station you can walk through Sevenoaks town centre. This takes approximately 30 minutes. The walk from the station to Knole is uphill. Visit www.goodjourney.org.uk to find out more about car free travel to Knole, our current offers and for assistance in planning your journey.
By bus
Arriva and Go Coach buses service Sevenoaks, with several routes connecting it to other towns in Kent. 'Sevenoaks School', on A225 High Street, is the nearest bus stop to the main entrance gate of Knole. There is a bus station located in Sevenoaks town centre. It is possible to walk through the parkland to Knole from the bus station. Visit www.goodjourney.org.uk to find out more about car free travel to Knole, our current offers and for assistance in planning your journey.
Cycling
Bicycles can access Knole Park through the main entrance off of A225 High Street as well as the many pedestrian entrances. Paths in the park are mainly rough track or grass and are undulating. Please be considerate of other park users and mindful of deer, vehicles and pedestrians. Bicycles are not permitted on the golf course or within the courtyard areas. Cycle racks can be found adjacent to the outdoor picnic area.

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Planning a visit to Knole

Pre-booking is essential at weekends and during school holidays. Find out how to pre-book your visit to Knole as well as how to purchase tickets for tours of Knole’s attic spaces and access to Lord Sackville’s private garden. Book online or call 0344 249 1895.

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