Knole House

Knole is located in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, set within 1,000 acres of medieval deer park on the edge of the town. The 600-year-old country house sits at the heart of the parkland, just off the High Street and a short walk from Sevenoaks town centre. The estate itself is a major attraction. Knole Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with ancient woodland, tree-lined avenues like Chestnut Walk and Duchess Walk, and a wild herd of deer that has roamed the park for over 400 years. Visitors can follow Knole House Estate Walking Trails through valleys, veteran trees, and open parkland while spotting wildlife including nuthatches, woodpeckers, and sparrowhawks. The house features opulent Jacobean showrooms, the Gatehouse Tower with panoramic views, and an internationally significant art collection with works by Reynolds, Gainsborough, Van Dyck, Lely, and Kneller. The 26-acre walled garden and Lord Sackville’s private garden add to the experience. Nearby attractions are plentiful. Knole Park directly adjoins the house and is free to explore, offering miles of paths, a golf course laid out in 1923, and views across the Weald. Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, 1.2 miles away, showcases terraced gardens, rare trees, and seasonal displays. Ightham Mote, 2.8 miles distant, is a perfectly preserved 14th-century moated manor house managed by the National Trust.