Knole
Knole, a 15th century house was enlarged and embellished in 1603 by Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset, and has remained largely unaltered ever since. There are thirteen state rooms which contain magnificent collections of Royal Stuart furniture including state beds, silver furniture and the prototype of the famous Knole Settee. The collections of paintings include works by Gainsborough, Van Dyck and Reynolds, and in addition there are outstanding 17th century tapestries, textiles, porcelain, rare furniture and important portraits. The house is set in the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent.
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Knole,
Sevenoaks,
Kent
TN15 0RP
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Information on Knole, Sevenoaks
| Opening Times: | House: 15 Mar to 2 Nov, Wed to Sun 12:00-16:00. Open Tues, 29 Jul to 2 Sep. Open BH Mons. |
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| Admission: | NT Members Free. See NT website for admission prices. |
| Location: | Park entrance in Sevenoaks town centre off A225 Tonbridge Road, leave M25 at Junction 5. |
| Facilities: |
Guided Tours,
Full Disabled Access,
Sales Point,
Shop,
Cafe,
Refreshments,
Parking Availability |
| Events 2008: |
A programe of events run throughout the season, including the annual Christmas concerts in the Great Hall. Please telephone for details |