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Knole

Lord Sackville’s private garden at Knole is a magical space, featuring sprawling lawns, a walled garden, an untamed wilderness area and a medieval orchard. Access is through the beautiful Orangery, off Green Court, where doors open to reveal the secluded lawns of the 26 acre garden and stunning views of the house. Last entry at 3.30pm and closes at 4pm.

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About Knole

Lord Sackville’s private garden at Knole is a magical space, featuring sprawling lawns, a walled garden, an untamed wilderness area and a medieval orchard. Access is through the beautiful Orangery, where doors open to reveal the secluded lawns of the 26-acre garden and stunning views of the house.

The garden at Knole has existed since the early fifteenth century and has been extended over the years. Highlights include the walled garden with its rarely-seen views back to the beautiful south front of the house; ‘the wilderness’ with its mossy meandering paths and wild flowers; the quaint vegetable patches; and, in spring, visitors are treated to a glorious display of purple wisteria along the garden’s western wall.

Self-guided tours are available (pick up a leaflet at the entrance to the garden).

As this is a private garden, tended by Lord Sackville’s gardeners, seating is limited and plants are not marked. Last entry at 3.30pm.

Please book in advance using Knole's website. Refreshments are available in the Brewhouse Café. Bookshop and shop in Green Court.

Knole features

  • 1927 Garden
  • Historical Garden
  • National Trust Garden
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Knole,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN15 0RP

Directions to Knole
Leave M25 at J5 (A21). Park entrance S of Sevenoaks town centre off A225 Tonbridge Rd (opp St Nicholas Church). For SatNav use TN13 1HX.

Knole openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Food and drink, including picnics are not allowed in Lord Sackville's private garden.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £2.50
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access via the bookshop. Some paths may be difficult for manual wheelchair users. Assistance dogs are allowed in the garden.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Knole at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Knole are accessible to wheelchair users.

Knole is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.