Description
Housed in a beautiful medieval barn at Knole House, this state-of-the-art space is the only conservation studio at Knole, a National Trust property. It is a mix of contemporary and historical: an airy, open-plan studio with exposed Kentish ragstone walls punctuated by the barn’s original narrow windows. The first floor is home to the conservation store, a humidity-controlled space containing historic items awaiting their turn on the conservator’s bench.
The main conservation studio is on the second floor – a 35-metre open-plan room with a soaring pitched roof, rebuilt to match the 15th Century original destroyed by fire in 1887. Visitors can step inside the main studio area to watch conservators at work. Interactive displays also offer the chance to explore the materials, tools and techniques used by conservators. When the studio is open volunteers are on hand to answer questions and share stories about objects being conserved.
Knole House showcases 400 years of history at Kent’s last medieval deer park, which was originally built as an archbishop’s palace, and then passed through royalty to the Sackville family who still live there today.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday
11am-4pm.
You must pre book your tickets.
Price
Showrooms, Outdoor & Tower
National Trust Members: Free.
Gift Aid/Standard
Adult: £16
Child - 5 to 17 years: £8
Child - under 5 years: Free
Family - 1 adult and up to 3 children: £24
Family - 2 adults and up to 3 children: £40
Car park is for admission ticket holders only. To use the car park, please pre-book admission tickets for every person in your vehicle.
Accessibility
Access to the Gatehouse Tower is via 77 steep, uneven steps. Assistance dogs welcome throughout.
Walking
Welcome car-free visitors and offer a special discount in the shop.
Cycling
Bike racks near to car park.
Train
Sevenoaks - 1½ miles.
Dogs
On leads - park and courtyard only.
Advisory Notes
Please do not feed or touch deer.
Facilities
Shop • Picnic Area • Toilet • Disabled Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities
Picture Credit: © National Trust.
