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Knole

Family Friendly

National Trust house and deer park in Sevenoaks, with showrooms, Gatehouse Tower, cafe and shop. Reduced showroom route from 2 November.

About Knole

Check the National Trust website for current prices. From 2 November only the Great Hall, Great Stairs, Ballroom, Reynolds Room, Cartoon Gallery and King’s Room stay open, and the showrooms close completely from 23 December until the new year. Dogs are welcome in the courtyards and covered outdoor cafe seating, but on a lead at all times in the park because of the deer. The deer park is open to the public; the National Trust owns the house and a small part of it.

Accessibility

Only the Great Hall is wheelchair accessible in the house. The Gatehouse Tower is not accessible. Accessible toilets, 19 Blue Badge spaces and a powered mobility vehicle (book by phone) are available.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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