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Group enjoying a tour in the Stone Court at Knole | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Find out all you need to know to pre-book a group visit of 15 or more people to Knole in Kent, including special tours and the benefits of group booking

Group visits for 2026

We are now taking bookings from groups who wish to visit Knole in 2026. Please note that admission prices are subject to change.

 

Visiting Knole in a group is a fantastic way to experience the 400 years of history on show. Since Knole is such a popular destination, group visits must be booked in advance. Our group offer is available for pre-booked groups travelling by coach or minibuses, visiting on weekdays during school term times. If your plans are different to this please call us on 01732 462100 to discuss other ways to visit.

 

 

Booking conditions

  • Group leader: Free admission
  • Coach drivers: Free admission and a refreshment voucher for the Brewhouse Café
  • Group rate available for pre-booked groups of 15 people or more
  • A single payment on the day is required to cover all non-member admission and tour tickets
  • Vouchers from travel companies are accepted prior by prior arrangement and are subject to credit checks
  • Group leaders are not permitted to give tours or talks to their group in any indoor spaces
  • Please allow 20-30 minutes from your arrival to your planned showroom admission or tour start time
  • If anyone in your group has mobility issues, please request our detailed accessibility information.

 

Knole Group Booking Information 2026

 

For more information about bringing school groups to Knole, please visit the Learning with Knole page.

 

For more information about access at Knole and how we can support your visit, please see Knole's access statement.

Visitors in the Cartoon Gallery at Knole, Kent
Visitors in the Cartoon Gallery at Knole | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Group tours

We offer two group tours at Knole. Both are subject to guides being available so must be booked in advance of your visit. Each tour takes around 45 minutes.

The archaeology tours do not go into the showrooms. Admission tickets for free-flow visits to the showrooms and Gatehouse Tower are available separately.

 

Archaeology tour

Join an expert guide on a walk in Knole Park. Hear how archaeological projects have shaped our understanding of Knole and how people have used the park for thousands of years. See inside the excavated historic icehouse from the viewing platform.

Access: This 2km tour takes place outdoors whatever the weather. Visitors stand and walk throughout. Sensible footwear is essential due to the hilly, uneven and slippery terrain. The route is not wheelchair accessible.
Cost: £7.50 per person (minimum charge £75) + standard admission.
Tour size: Maximum of 10 people per tour.

 

Exclusive Highlights tour 

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the showrooms before they are open to the public. On this early bird tour an expert guide will lead your group through the magnificent showrooms sharing the highlights of the collection.

Access: For this tour your group needs to arrive at Knole at 10am to be ready to meet their tour guide.
Cost: £15 per person (minimum charge £150) + standard admission
Tour size: Minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 people per tour.

 

 

Who is eligible for free entry? 

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust. 

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders 

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Get in touch about bringing a group to Knole

All group visits must be pre-booked with a fully completed booking form. We start processing your booking when we receive a complete booking form. Please wait until you have received written confirmation from us about your group booking before finalising your plans.

 

Please contact us for a booking form or if you would like to discuss a booking or the current availability for your preferred visit date.

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