Knole

An audio guide containing information about conservation work at Knole is available from the Visitor Centre.

Dogs are allowed in the courtyard but not in the indoor spaces, including the showrooms and shops. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the property. In the park, dogs must be on a lead at all times to protect the wild deer herd.

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The bookshop is situated in Green Court and sells new books, stationery, greetings cards and postcards. There is also a children's corner with books, toys and games.

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There are two toilet locations: one in Green Court near the showrooms and shops, and another on the ground floor of the conservation studio building opposite the Brewhouse Café. Baby changing facilities are available in both toilet locations. There are two large accessible toilets on site and no adult changing facilities.

Car park is for admission ticket holders.

The Great Hall is the only area of the house that is accessible to wheelchair users. There are hard-standing paths in the parkland but many cross a golf course so please discuss suitable routes with staff in the Visitor Centre. An enclosed picnic area is located in the park next to the car park, with decked flooring and a ramp suitable for wheelchair use.

There is level access to all ground floor spaces, except for the gift shop and Orangery, where lifts are available.

There are two large accessible toilets on site, one located off the main entrance to the house and another located on the ground floor of the conservation studio building opposite the Brewhouse Café. Both accessible toilets are left hand transfer. All toilets have tiled floors and are lit with artificial light. Two baby changing facilities available.

There is access across level paving throughout the courtyard areas. The route to the showrooms is across 73 metres of level paving through two courtyards. There is one step, with an accessible ramp, into the Great Hall entrance. The Great Hall is the only area of the house that is accessible to wheelchair users.

A braille guide for the showrooms is available.

A lift is available in the gift shop and the bookshop for wheelchair access to and from the Orangery. There is lift access to The Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio but it is not an evacuation lift. There is no lift in the showrooms - the Great Hall is the only area of the house accessible to wheelchair users.

Parking is available for Blue Badge holders. Please have your Blue Badge on clear display so we can direct you to an accessible space. The car park is situated between the Brewhouse Café and the main building, approximately 145 metres from each on a gradient of 1:32. There are 19 designated spaces for Blue Badge holders.

The powered mobility vehicle can be booked for use at Knole, subject to availability. Please call 01732 462100, Monday to Friday, at least 24 hours in advance to book.

Drop off zone located outside the front of the main building.

The Brewhouse Café, conservation studio building and toilet facilities are accessible by a pathway on a gradient of 1:14 from the car park.

Induction loops are located at till points in the Visitor Centre, shop, bookshop and Brewhouse Café. There is also an induction loop in The Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio. A portable induction loop is available for use in the showrooms if required; please ask a member of staff in the Visitor Centre for assistance.

Most of the showrooms have a seat available but there are no seats with arm rests. There are wooden benches situated around the outside courtyards and in the Orangery.

All interpretation panels in the house are in large print.

The Great Hall is the only area of the house that is accessible to wheelchair users. All other showrooms are upstairs. A rollator is available for use in the upstairs showrooms, which are accessed via the Great Staircase. This has handrails on the left-hand side and wide access. An iPad is available in the Great Hall to view the rooms upstairs.

The Brewhouse Café is accessible by a pathway on a gradient of 1:14 from the accessible car park.

Wheelchairs are available for visitors to use, subject to availability.