The parkland is open from dawn to dusk and is free to visit. October sees the start of the rut, the deers’ mating season. Georgina S wrote a review Jul 2020. What to expect from your visit to Knole in December, Timed car parking at Knole (28 Dec - 3 Jan), The melancholy chronicles of Lady Anne Clifford, Witchmarks at Knole and the Gunpowder Plot, Seventeenth century letters discovered at Knole. Please visit the 'what's on' section of the website to pre-book. 12 K J’aime. Please bring one with you. "Trop un foyer pour être un palais. Knole House est une demeure seigneuriale située à proximité de Sevenoaks, dans le nord-ouest du Kent, entourée d'un parc aux cerfs de 400 hectares. All reviews deer park knole house national trust vita sackville west visited knole restoration work ightham mote golf course car park beautiful house open to the public book shop nt members private garden lovely walk interesting history stately home lovely place sunny day extensive grounds tea room sandwiches. Knole House, the Gatehouse Tower, Orangery, Visitor Centre, shop, bookshop and courtyards are closed. Immerse yourself in the vast estate and follow in the footsteps of tourists who have visited Knole’s showrooms for 400 years. Government guidelines around coronavirus are regularly reviewed at short notice. Drop off zone located outside the front of the house. Please visit the What’s On section of the website for more information. The National Trust facilities at Knole will be closed from 24-27 December (car park, café and toilets). Knole House will re-open in 2021. Discover Vita Sackville-West's connection to Knole; her colourful life and her literary legacy as a poet, novelist, gardener, biographer and journalist. Knole - National Trust, Sevenoaks. In 1946 Knole was gifted to the National Trust to be opened to the public. From the courtyards and grand showrooms with their world-class collection to the Conservation Studio and sweeping views from the top of the Gatehouse Tower, there is something for everyone. the hours will fly by at Knole. Please use the designated outdoor picnic area by the car park. The main doors open at 10am and there are several interesting places to explore when you first enter Green Court. Located next to the Brewhouse Café, this is where 80% of Knole’s impressive collection was worked on over the last couple of years. Last orders at 3.30pm. Card payments only. In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering in most enclosed spaces, unless exempt. Women weave a fascinating and rich thread throughout Knole's tale. All reviews deer park knole house national trust vita sackville west visited knole restoration work ightham mote golf course car park beautiful house open to the public book shop nt members private garden lovely walk interesting history stately home room guides lovely place sunny day extensive grounds tea room. Hoppityskip wrote a review Aug 2020. However you choose to spend your time at Knole, we hope that you enjoy a pleasant visit to this special place. All reviews deer park knole house national trust vita sackville west visited knole restoration work ightham mote golf course car park beautiful house open to the public book shop nt members private garden lovely walk interesting history stately home room guides lovely place sunny day extensive grounds tea room. Back in 2016, the striking carved leopards from the Great Staircase at Knole were removed during conservation work. We will reopen the house in 2021 so visitors can take in the splendour of the rooms and the historical collection. Be part of a 400 year old history of visiting Knole when you walk through the gates of Knole House. Knole is full of treasures and was designed to impress its visitors. You can browse our full range via our online shop. The Brewhouse Café remains open offering a reduced menu with a takeaway service only. Climb to the top of the tower for breath-taking views of Knole Park and a final look over the estate, before you head home for a well-deserved snooze. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission. Take in the scale and magnificence of this 600 year old estate by exploring the grand courtyards and tranquil Orangery or wander the winding paths in the parkland, still populated by wild deer. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds. Half a day at Knole gives you the chance to pick and mix the bits that most interest you. The showrooms at Knole are currently closed in accordance with government guidance. Climb the spiral staircase for panoramic views over the medieval parkland, and explore the rooms once home to Eddy Sackville-West as you go. From the Conservation Studio at Knole to the day-to-day work carried out in the 400-year-old showrooms by our dedicated team of experts, find out more about how we preserve this magnificent collection for generations to come. Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. You’ll need to don your comfy shoes – 77 steep steps lead to the tower’s roof – but the sight is worth the steps when you take in the panoramic views of Knole Park and the architectural delights of Knole’s roofline. The wild deer can be aggressive so take care – do not feed or touch the deer; walk away from them. 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