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Lord Sackville's private garden open days 2026

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

Christmas at Knole 

Get in the Christmas spirit at Knole with decorated courtyards, a giant wreath and the Great Hall adorned with rich, traditional Christmas colours.

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on
22 Dec to 23 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Beatrix Potter's Christmas Card Trail at Knole 

Postman Bunny has lost Beatrix Potter's Christmas cards - can you help him find them?

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on
22 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 11 other dates or times

Family craft: Christmas biscuit decorating - sold out 

This event is fully booked.

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on
22 Dec 2025
at 10:30 to 12:00

Attic tours 

Hidden above the showrooms lie Knole's attics. Join a behind the scenes tour to explore these spaces and see a different side to Knole.

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on
7 Jan to 28 Mar 2026
at 11:30 to 12:15+ 35 other dates or times