A Jolly Woodland Christmas trail at Knole
Knole (National Trust), Sevenoaks · 21 November to 3 January 2027
Image: KnoleA festive trail out in Knole's deer park themed on the animals and birds that live there. Families peep into bird boxes, hunt for wooden deer and try Christmas activities on the way round. It carries on after the house decorations end on 23 December, right through to 3 January.
Highlights
- Look inside bird boxes and track down wooden deer
- Christmas activities through the parkland
- Festive photo spot in the Orangery and a sticker from the bookshop
Good to know
- Pre-booking admission is essential at weekends and in school holidays, members included (online or 0344 249 1895); slots open four weeks ahead and new ones are released each Thursday
- The trail starts at the front of the house and the parkland can be muddy
- Dogs on leads are fine in the park and courtyards but not indoors, including the Orangery and bookshop
Getting there
Knole (National Trust), Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RP
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