Knole Park Sevenoaks Guide

About Knole Park

Set within 1,000 acres of rolling parkland, Knole House and Knole Park are among Kent’s grandest heritage estates. Once an archbishop’s palace and later a royal residence, Knole has been the home of the Sackville family for more than 400 years.

Visitors today can explore the magnificent showrooms, Gatehouse Tower, and Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio, while outside the medieval deer park offers open views, historic oaks, and wild herds of deer grazing freely.

Managed by the National Trust, Knole remains a rare blend of Tudor architecture, artistic treasures, and natural beauty – a must-see on any visit to Sevenoaks or west Kent.

Things to Do at Knole

Knole House showrooms interior

Explore the Historic Showrooms

Discover lavish showrooms filled with royal furniture, portraits, and treasures collected over centuries.

Gatehouse Tower at Knole Park

Climb the Gatehouse Tower

Ascend the spiral staircase for panoramic views across Knole Park and the Sevenoaks countryside.

Deer grazing in Knole Park

Walk Among the Wild Deer

Roam the 1,000-acre parkland and spot Knole’s famous fallow and sika deer in their natural habitat.

Visitor Information

Location

Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HX

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Opening Hours

Park open daily dawn to dusk. House and Gatehouse Tower open seasonally – check the National Trust website for details.

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Tickets & Admission

Outdoor & Tower Ticket from £6 adult or Showrooms Ticket from £12. National Trust members free entry and parking.

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Facilities

Brewhouse Café, shop, toilets, visitor centre, guided tours and accessible routes through the park and house areas.

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Train Travel

Sevenoaks Station is 15 minutes walk from Knole Park with direct trains from London Bridge and Charing Cross in under 40 minutes.

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Why Visit Knole

Knole offers a unique blend of stately heritage, art, and nature. Step inside grand showrooms filled with royal treasures, climb the Gatehouse Tower for breathtaking views, then stroll through parkland where deer have roamed for centuries.

With its combination of Tudor architecture, family history, and wild Kent landscapes, Knole remains one of the most captivating places to visit in the South East.