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Lord Sackville's private garden open days

Visitors can explore the 26 acre garden and stunning views of the house on these special event days throughout the year.

  • Booking advisable
  • Admission applies

Lord Sackville’s private garden at Knole is a beautiful space, featuring sprawling lawns, a walled garden, an untamed wilderness area and a medieval orchard. Visitors can explore the 26 acre garden and stunning views of the house on these special event days throughout the year.

Tickets can be pre-booked online or purchased on the day, subject to availability.

Normal admission to Knole applies in addition to a garden event ticket.

National Trust members: normal admission is free; garden ticket charges apply. Non-members: if you wish to use the car park or visit other areas of Knole that require a ticket, you will also need to purchase an admission ticket to Knole. The minimum admission ticket required is an Outdoor and Tower ticket (£6 for adults and £3 for children aged 5-17).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £5.00
Child under 5s£0.00
Child ages 5-17£2.50
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children and families. Under 5s go free.

Meeting point

On arrival please go to the Visitor Centre before making your way to the garden.

Accessibility

Access to the garden is possible for wheelchairs via a gravel path. Please ask for details at the Visitor Centre when you arrive. Some paths may be difficult in poor weather. Assistance dogs are welcome in the garden.

Other

Normal admission to Knole applies in addition to a garden event ticket. National Trust members: normal admission is free; garden ticket charges apply. Non-members: if you who wish to use the car park or visit the other areas of Knole that require a ticket, you will also need to purchase an admission ticket to Knole. The minimum admission ticket required is an Outdoor and Tower ticket (£6 for adults and £3 for children aged 5-17). As this is a private garden, tended by Lord Sackville's gardeners, seating is limited and plants are not marked. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the garden. Picnics are not permitted in the garden.

Upcoming events

Conservation Week at Knole 

During Conservation Week you can see the amazing work that goes on to care for Knole's collection in the showrooms alongside specialist conservation in the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio.

Event summary

on
13 Sep to 14 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time

Celebrating Beatrix Potter at Knole 

Indulge in the charm and nostalgia of Beatrix Potter: discover hidden characters as you follow a free spotter trail in the showrooms and see a selection of original manuscripts, book illustrations and toys.

Event summary

on
13 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times

Outdoor Cinema: Peter Rabbit (2018) 

Come and enjoy the film Peter Rabbit (2018) with friends and family in the beautiful surroundings of Knole's Green Court.

Event summary

on
13 Sep 2025
at
18:30 to 21:00

Conservation Tours at Knole 

Join this new conservation tour for Conservation Week at Knole.

Event summary

on
14 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 11:15