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Set at the heart of a magnificent 1,000 acre deer park, Knole is one of Kent’s hidden gems. An Archbishop’s Palace, a royal house and, from 1603 to the present day, the Sackville family home, Knole has remained largely unchanged for 300 years. It was the birthplace of Vita Sackville-West and the setting for Virginia Woolf’s novel
‘Orlando’.
The park is the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent and it supports a herd of Sika and Fallow deer which are direct descendants of those which inhabited it in Tudor times. Although the park is enclosed to contain the deer, pedestrian access is welcomed throughout the year on the many footpaths which meander through the parkland.
The Great Storm of 1987 caused huge devastation, 70% of the trees in the park were lost. 200,000 trees have since been planted and the abundance of decaying wood now provides a haven for wildlife.
The park features several areas of rare and fragile anthills on acidic grasslands. These anthills reflect the long history of no ploughing or farming within the park and generations of ants have lived in their ‘ant villages’ for about 700 years! Wander through the park and discover the icehouse, listen out for the woodpeckers and admire the beauty of this timeless park, which has changed little since the early 17 th century.
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Opening Times
(See National Trust Website for details)
Facilities
- Shop
- Tearoom (inc childrens menu)
- Baby-changing
- Party packs - family tracker packs for use within the park
- Children's house trail
- Guidebook
Location
Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP
Park entrance at south end of Sevenoaks town centre (A225), opposite St Nicholas' church. M25 jct 5 (A21)
Click here for a location map
Contact Number
01732 462100
Events
Friday 27 June
Housekeeping Day, 12pm – 3pm
The conservation team will be on hand in the Great Hall to explain how they care for the unique and fragile collections at Knole. Normal admission applies.
Monday 30 June & Tuesday 1 July Vita Sackville-West: An exclusive evening tour of Knole, 7pm for 7.30pm The candlelit tour of Knole focuses on Vita Sackville-West at Knole and takes in three additional areas of the house not normally seen by visitors. Adults £20.
Wednesday 2 July National Gardens Scheme Day, 11am – 4pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Lord Sackville’s private garden is open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. Adult £2, Child £1.
Monday 4 August Tudor Day, 11am – 3pm Hands-on activities for children aged 7+ relating to the Tudor period. Child £5.
Wednesday 6 August National Gardens Scheme Day, 11am – 4pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Lord Sackville’s private garden is open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. Adult £2, Child £1.
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