Knebworth House, Gardens & Park

Historic House
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Overview

Knebworth House has been home to the Lytton family since 1490. The Tudor house was redesigned in the gothic style, with turrets, gargoyles and griffins. The interior of the house has a variety of styles, from the Jacobean Banqueting Hall to the gothic State Drawing Room. Notable visitors have included Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth I. The library has a collection of the published works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton, author of the words, `The pen is mightier than the sword´. The park's 28 acres of gardens, include a formal rose garden, herb garden, dinosaur trail and maze. There is also a historic deer park. Knebworth House is a popular film location for TV and feature films, including The Kings Speech.

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Open Times: House, Gardens & Park: See website for up to date opening times/dates
Price Details: Adult £13.00, Child (4-16)/Senior £12.50

Arrival information & directions

Address: Knebworth, Hertfordshire, KnebworthSG1 2AX, United Kingdom

From the A1(M) immediate access to Knebworth slip road at Junction 7, main entrance postcode SG1 2AX. 15 miles from M25 (J23).

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