A stunning house, full of treasures, owned by the same family for 400 years.

One of the fifth largest properties in England, the house has seven acres of roof and 400 rooms.  In the1400s it was owned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, then a Royal Palace, and latterly the Sackville’s  family home.  From the beginning it was designed to impress, containing the rarest and most well preserved collections of Royal Stuart furniture, paintings, objects and textiles.  The conservation department is also open for us to view their activities.

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The current house dates back to the mid 15th century, with major additions in the 16th and, particularly, the early 17th centuries. Its Grade 1 listing reflects its mix of late-medieval to Stuart structures and particularly its central façade and state rooms.

In 2019, an extensive conservation project, "Inspired by Knole", was completed to restore and develop the structures of the buildings and thus help to conserve its important collections. The surrounding deer park has also survived with varying degrees of management in the 400 years since 1600.