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Lord Sackville's private garden open days

Visitors can explore the 26 acre garden and stunning views of the house on these special event days throughout the year.

  • Booking advisable
  • Admission applies

Lord Sackville’s private garden at Knole is a beautiful space, featuring sprawling lawns, a walled garden, an untamed wilderness area and a medieval orchard. Visitors can explore the 26 acre garden and stunning views of the house on these special event days throughout the year.

Tickets can be pre-booked online or purchased on the day, subject to availability.

Normal admission to Knole applies in addition to a garden event ticket.

National Trust members: normal admission is free; garden ticket charges apply. Non-members: if you wish to use the car park or visit other areas of Knole that require a ticket, you will also need to purchase an admission ticket to Knole. The minimum admission ticket required is an Outdoor and Tower ticket (£6 for adults and £3 for children aged 5-17).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £5.00
Child under 5s£0.00
Child ages 5-17£2.50
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children and families. Under 5s go free.

Meeting point

On arrival please go to the Visitor Centre before making your way to the garden.

Accessibility

Access to the garden is possible for wheelchairs via a gravel path. Please ask for details at the Visitor Centre when you arrive. Some paths may be difficult in poor weather. Assistance dogs are welcome in the garden.

Other

Normal admission to Knole applies in addition to a garden event ticket. National Trust members: normal admission is free; garden ticket charges apply. Non-members: if you who wish to use the car park or visit the other areas of Knole that require a ticket, you will also need to purchase an admission ticket to Knole. The minimum admission ticket required is an Outdoor and Tower ticket (£6 for adults and £3 for children aged 5-17). As this is a private garden, tended by Lord Sackville's gardeners, seating is limited and plants are not marked. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the garden. Picnics are not permitted in the garden.

Upcoming events

Event

Easter egg hunt at Knole 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Knole on an Easter trail.

Event summary

on
11 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 10 other dates or times
Event

Attic tours 

Hidden above the showrooms lie Knole's attics. Join a behind the scenes tour to explore these spaces and see a different side to Knole.

Event summary

on
11 Apr to 20 Dec 2025
at
11:30 to 12:15
+ 108 other dates or times
Event

Family craft: Decorate your own plant pots 

Spring is here and there's new plant life appearing all around. Decorate your own miniature plant pots to take home and grow your own plant.

Event summary

on
17 Apr 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Book club at Knole 

Be a part of the book club here at Knole, where you can explore books and discuss them with others in a place rich with literary history.

Event summary

on
24 Apr 2025
at
18:00 to 19:30