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Knole

Knole

Tourism South East Member

Awards

  • Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2008

One of the largest houses in Britain, dating from 1456 and enlarged in 1603, Knole was the birthplace of Vita Sackville- West and has been the home of the Sackville family ever since. It is richly panelled and furnished with magnificent 17thC silk and cut velvet tapestries, hangings and upholstered seat furnishings. The state rooms contain a collection of portraits including works by Gainsborough and Reynolds and a superb collection of porcelain and silver. The house lies in the middle of an enchanting 100 acre deer park. Private garden with limited opening.

Opening Times

Open All Year

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M25. Follow the signs to Sevenoaks. Park entrance is located on the A225 at the south of Sevenoaks High Street, opposite St Nicholas' Church.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Sevenoaks. Turn right out of station and continue uphill to town centre. Entrance located at the south of Sevenoaks High Street opposite St Nicholas's church.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop at reception.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille and large print guides.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Old Brew House tearoom for coffees, light lunches and teas. Max 60 people.

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Mon-Sat only.
  • JCB accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 15
  • Solo accepted
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material