Knole
Sevenoaks, West Kent
Image: KnoleKnole has been an archbishop's palace, a royal residence and the Sackville family home, and sits within Kent's last medieval deer park on the edge of Sevenoaks. Tour the showrooms and climb the Gatehouse Tower, or simply walk the 1,000-acre park where a wild deer herd roams. Allow half a day for the house, or an hour or two for a park walk.
Highlights
- Showrooms and the Great Hall
- Gatehouse Tower
- 1,000-acre medieval deer park with wild deer
- Conservation studio, Wednesday to Saturday
- Brewhouse Café
Good to know
- Pre-booking is essential at weekends and in school holidays, including for National Trust members
- Dogs must be on a lead in the park and are not allowed in indoor spaces
Getting there
Knole, Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RPParking: On-site car park open 10am to 5pm. Satnav postcode TN13 1HX.
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