Knole - National Trust

Knole - National Trust Knole is one of the country’s most exceptional historic houses, containing world-class collections and surrounded by a 1,000 acre deer park.
(2075)

Sitting proudly within Kent’s last medieval deer park, Knole offers something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the vast estate and follow in the footsteps of tourists who have visited Knole’s showrooms for 400 years

Originally built as an archbishop’s palace, Knole passed through royalty to the Sackville family, who still live here today. Take in the scale and magnificence of this 600 year old e

state by exploring the grand courtyards and tranquil Orangery or wander the winding paths in the parkland, still populated by wild deer. Inside the showrooms, art lovers will find Reynolds, Gainsborough and Van Dyck to admire. Textiles enthusiasts can marvel at the 17th century tapestries and furniture that make the collection internationally significant. You can explore the life and loves of former resident Eddy Sackville-West in the Gatehouse Tower and climb the spiral staircase to take in panoramic views from the top. Visitors can find out how our team of conservators care for Knole’s treasures in the new conservation studio and see them in action from Wednesday to Saturday weekly. For event listings and bookings visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole/

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Outdoor cinema at Knole - early bird tickets end on Sunday!Enjoy a film in the grand surroundings of Green Court this su...
12/06/2026

Outdoor cinema at Knole - early bird tickets end on Sunday!

Enjoy a film in the grand surroundings of Green Court this summer. On Friday 28 August we're showing period drama, Pride and Prejudice, and on Saturday 29 August it's time for fun with Lilo and Stitch (2025).

A limited number of tickets (100 for each show) are available at a reduced price of £12, and from Monday 15 June tickets are £15 per person. You can book online or call 0344 249 1895.

📷©National Trust Images/John Millar / ©Filmbank Media

Great Big Green Week 2026 (6 to 14 June) is here. The UK’s only mass moment for nature and climate, with two million peo...
09/06/2026

Great Big Green Week 2026 (6 to 14 June) is here. The UK’s only mass moment for nature and climate, with two million people expected to come together across the country. You can join in at Knole.

Park walk and litter pick | Saturday 13 June | 11-11.45am
Get involved by volunteering your time and helping to protect the parkland at Knole. Individuals or small groups can join a park walk and litter pick, where you’ll help keep the parkland clean and tidy for the deer and other wildlife that call Knole Park their home. Led by Knole volunteers, you’ll enjoy a walk and hear about the flora, fauna and what makes this site so special.
Free event, booking recommended. Litter picking equipment supplied.

Nature park walk | Sunday 14 June | 2-2.45pm
Join a 45-minute walk to discover more about the parkland at Knole. You'll hear about the historic landscape, Knole’s status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and highlights of the seasonal flora and fauna.
Free event, normal admission to Knole applies, pre-booking admission recommended.


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📷©National Trust/Chris Davies/Louise Carmichael

05/06/2026
'Powerhouse' at Knole | until 31 July - discover contemporary art  in the historic showrooms and Orangery at Knole. 'Pow...
29/05/2026

'Powerhouse' at Knole | until 31 July - discover contemporary art in the historic showrooms and Orangery at Knole.

'Powerhouse' features ‘20 Historical Women Who Changed the World’, a touring exhibition created by Nigerian-born British artist Chinwe Russell. The exhibition is a bold, colourful and historically inspired body of work that gives an insight into the lives of some significant women from history, alongside some of the women who have played important roles in shaping Knole.

After visiting the exhibition, why not stop by the Bookshop for a range of titles about women in history, art and design?

Entry to the exhibition is included with normal admission (showrooms ticket). Showrooms open 11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm) and Orangery open 10am-5pm.

Find out more on the Knole website.

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Images: Chinwe Russell's paintings of Marie Curie and Barbara Castle 📷©National Trust/JC
Chinwe Russell in the Ballroom at Knole with her painting of Maria Montessori alongside a portrait of Mary Curzon 📷©National Trust/ Eleanor Brooks-Harding
The Bookshop at Knole 📷©National Trust/JC

The deer at Knole are seeking some shady spots to rest in.When you're visiting Knole Park, please remember that the deer...
26/05/2026

The deer at Knole are seeking some shady spots to rest in.

When you're visiting Knole Park, please remember that the deer are wild animals so:
🦌 keep your distance. Don't try to touch them (they also carry ticks and fleas).
🥪 don't feed them. They find all the food they need naturally in the park.
🗑 clear away your rubbish. Put it in a bin or take it home with you please. Rubbish can be harmful to the deer and other wildlife in the park.
🐕 keep dogs on a lead and under control at all times.

Thank you for helping us to make Knole Park a safe place for the deer and the abundance of wildlife that call it home. It also makes it a lovely space for everyone to visit and enjoy.



📷©National Trust

We’re looking for two Welcome Managers to join the teams at Ightham Mote and Knole.You'll lead the Visitor Services team...
21/05/2026

We’re looking for two Welcome Managers to join the teams at Ightham Mote and Knole.

You'll lead the Visitor Services teams and oversee the welcome areas, encouraging high standards of service and helping to grow our charitable income.
There are two full time, permanent roles available, with an annual salary of £29,367.

To find out more and apply, please visit nationaltrustjobs.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 31 May 2026, references IRC175358 (Ightham Mote) and IRC175359 (Knole).

📷©National Trust Images/Megan Taylor/Andrew Butler/Laurence Perry

What's on at Knole next week:📖☕ Monday 18th - Toddler Mondays: join us for storytime in the bookshop at 11am and babycci...
15/05/2026

What's on at Knole next week:

📖☕ Monday 18th - Toddler Mondays: join us for storytime in the bookshop at 11am and babyccino coffee mornings in Brewhouse café (10am-12pm). Free events, normal admission applies.

📆 Tuesday 19th - Volunteer Coffee Morning, 10.30am: Come along to a free coffee morning to find out more about volunteering at Knole.

📆 Wednesday 20th, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd, 11.30am - Attic Tours: book onto a tour to discover the attic spaces that lie above the showrooms. £7.50 per person and normal admission applies.

⚒️ Thursday 21st, 11.30am - Archaeology Walk: join a guided walk and discover the stories that archaeology can reveal about the history of the parkland at Knole, plus go inside the recently restored historic icehouse. £7.50 per person and normal admission applies.

🌸 Friday 22nd - Garden Open Day, 11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm): explore the private garden of the Sackville family, with spring flowers, woodland area, wisteria-covered walls and more. £5 per adult and normal admission applies.

🎨 Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd - Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio: see conservation in action as the team of conservators work on objects from around the National Trust.

📆 Gatehouse Tower and historic showrooms open daily.

🎟 For more information, including tickets, times, prices and how to book, visit the Knole website.

©National Trust/JC/Megan Taylor/Ivan Jones/Laurence Perry/Jo Hatcher/Chris Davies


Book early for outdoor cinema at Knole | 28 and 29 AugustTickets are now available for outdoor cinema at Knole! Book by ...
13/05/2026

Book early for outdoor cinema at Knole | 28 and 29 August

Tickets are now available for outdoor cinema at Knole! Book by 1 June for an early bird discount.

This year's films are Lilo and Stitch (2025) and Pride and Prejudice (2005).
Tickets include entry to the Gatehouse Tower, which opens at 6.30pm with the film starting at 7.30pm.

Feel free to bring your own picnic but there will be a concession stand, The Little Green Truck Co., where hot drinks and sweet treats will be available for purchase.

A limited number of early bird tickets are available at a reduced price of £12 per person. From 1 June 2026 onwards, or earlier if the early bird tickets sell out, the ticket price per person is £15.

For more information and booking visit the Knole website or call 0344 249 1895.

©📷Filmbank Media

Powerhouse at Knole | until 31 JulyCome and discover this new exhibition at Knole, featuring Chinwe Russell's '20 Histor...
07/05/2026

Powerhouse at Knole | until 31 July

Come and discover this new exhibition at Knole, featuring Chinwe Russell's '20 Historical Women who Changed the World'.

The paintings are placed throughout the showrooms and in the Orangery. We've also included some pairings with paintings form Knole's own collection, including Elizabeth I in the Great Hall.

Normal admission applies. The showrooms are open daily 11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

📷©Chinwe Russell/National Trust/Eleanor Brooks-Harding


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