Knole
Knole
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN15 0RP
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
Telephone
01732 462100
Fax
01732 465528
Knole is one of England’s most important, complete, yet fragile historic houses, set at the heart of Kent’s last remaining medieval deer park.
* Rare collection of Royal Stuart furniture
* Important portraits by Van Dyke, Gainsborough and Reynolds
* Birthplace of novelist and poet Vita Sackville-West
* Magnificent 1,000-acre deer park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest
Venue Type:
Gallery, Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site, Heritage site
Age of opulence: K college fashion exhibition
K College fashion students exhibition works from their degree in a free exhibition at Knole
Suitable for
When
10:30am-5pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Fully accessible.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Zero 3 exhibition
Free exhibition from the zero3 group of women artists working in textiles across the South East. Exhibition will include information on their work, handling materials in baskets and meet the artist days
Suitable for
When
10:30am-5pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Fully accessible.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Childrens crafts
An opportunity for children to use their artistic skills to create a variety of simple crafts, which may include making crowns, leopard masks, purses, weaving, book-marks, lavender bags, leaf printing and finger braiding.
Suitable for
When
12-3pm
Admission
Child: £1
Booking Not Needed.
The event is accessible to all.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Childrens crafts
An opportunity for children to use their artistic skills to create a variety of simple crafts, which may include making crowns, leopard masks, purses, weaving, book-marks, lavender bags, leaf printing and finger braiding.
Suitable for
When
12-3pm
Admission
Child: £1
Booking Not Needed.
The event is accessible to all.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dressing up in Tudor Costume
There will be a chance to discuss Tudor costumes and replica costume-making with our knowledgeable guides, who help with the selection of the costumes and the arrangement of the photographic portrait'
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
12-3pm
Where
Tickets for the house obtainable at visitor centre, for both members and non-members
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
The event takes place in the Great Hall, which is accessible to all. Costumes are available for wheelchair-users.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dressing up in Tudor Costume
There will be a chance to discuss Tudor costumes and replica costume-making with our knowledgeable guides, who help with the selection of the costumes and the arrangement of the photographic portrait'
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
12-3pm
Where
Tickets for the house obtainable at visitor centre, for both members and non-members
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
The event takes place in the Great Hall, which is accessible to all. Costumes are available for wheelchair-users.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dressing up in Tudor Costume
There will be a chance to discuss Tudor costumes and replica costume-making with our knowledgeable guides, who help with the selection of the costumes and the arrangement of the photographic portrait'
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
12-3pm
Where
Tickets for the house obtainable at visitor centre, for both members and non-members
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
The event takes place in the Great Hall, which is accessible to all. Costumes are available for wheelchair-users.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Family courtyard trail
A chance for children to follow a fun quiz as they explore the archaeology of the courtyards. They will discover some of the fascinating details about the building structure and the materials used.
Suitable for
When
12-3pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
The courtyards are accessible to all and the trail will focus on accessible areas of the exterior of the house.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dressing up in Tudor Costume
There will be a chance to discuss Tudor costumes and replica costume-making with our knowledgeable guides, who help with the selection of the costumes and the arrangement of the photographic portrait'
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
12-3pm
Where
Tickets for the house obtainable at visitor centre, for both members and non-members
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
The event takes place in the Great Hall, which is accessible to all. Costumes are available for wheelchair-users.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Round walk to Ightham Mote and Oldbury Hill
Another chance to walk the Greensand Way over One Tree Hill between Knole and Ightham Mote, this time via the Iron-Age hill fort at Oldbury Hill.
When
10am-2pm
Admission
Meet at the front door of Knole House.All tickets: £1
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Bring a packed lunch, or buy lunch at the Mote tea-room. Please bring footwear suitable for the weather.
We regret that, in order not to make the day too long, time for looking around Ightham Mote itself will be very limited.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Capturing Sevenoaks photographic exhibition
Free exhibition by Sevenoaks camera club on the theme of Sevenoaks
When
10:30am-5pm
Admission
OrangeryBooking Not Needed.
Fully accessible.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Echo exhibition
Free exhibition of artworks inspired by Knole artefacts on display at Sevenoaks Museum
When
10:30am-5pm
Admission
OrangeryNormal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Fully accessible.
Ffi contact: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Getting there
By train: Sevenoaks station 1½ miles. Turn right out of the station and walk up the hill until you reach St Nicholas Church. The entrance is opposite.
By car: Please note: some sat nav systems will not direct you correctly to Knole using our postcode. Use postcode TN13 1HU and follow directions below. From north and west: leave M25 at exit 5 (A21) and follow signs for Sevenoaks. Turn right at mini-roundabout. Park entrance is in Sevenoaks town centre, left off A225 Tonbridge Road (opposite St Nicholas Church). From south: Leave A21 at junction signposted Sevenoaks Weald and follow A225 for Sevenoaks. Park entrance is on right after about 2 miles. From east: Follow A25 through Seal. Turn left at traffic lights. Continue ahead and through high street. Park entrance is on left 300 yards beyond top of the high street
Parking: 60 yards, available when house, visitor centre or tea-room open, otherwise parking in nearby town centre
By bus: June 22 - September 15: look out for our new route number 7 shuttle bus service to Knole, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and weekends.
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