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Set in 250 acres of rolling Hertfordshire countryside, Knebworth House is one of England's most colourful stately homes. It is remarkable for having been in the same family - the Lyttons - for more than 500 years and for its romantic exterior complete with turrets, domes and gargoyles, which conceals a red brick house dating from Tudor times.
Knebworth achieved fame in Victorian times as the home of the novelist, playwright and politician Edward Bulwer Lytton. Other notable family members included Constance Lytton, the Suffragette and her father, Robert Lytton, the Viceroy of India who proclaimed Queen Victoria Empress of India at the Great Dehli Durbar of 1877. Visited by Queen Elizabeth 1, Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill and many more.
Open daily: 9-25 April, 28 May–5 June, 2 July – 4 Sept (House & Park closed: 7-12 July)
Weekends and Bank Hols: 26 March–3 April, 29 April –22 May, 11–26 June, 10 September–25 September
House: 12 noon-5.00pm (last tour 4pm)
Gardens, park and playground: 11.00am-5.00pm
NB: NO ENTRY TO THE PARK ON SPECIAL EVENT DAYS
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
Knebworth House, Park and Gardens has been a continuing favourite for film and television crews. Classic and loved TV series including, Poirot, Miss Marple, Jonathan Creek, Foyle’s War and The Queen have all been shot on location at Knebworth. Gok Wan is one of the latest celebrities to bring ‘How To Look Good Naked’ to the stately home.
Films include The Shooting Party, The Canterville Ghost, Nanny McPhee, Big Sleep, St Tinian’s II, The Legend of Fritton’s Gold and The King’s Speech.
Knebworth House has an extensive educational programme. School children are invited to step through the Time Portal and trek back to the Tudor and Victorian Lyttons, visit the dinosaur trail, hear about the ghosts and enjoy the Lutyens gardens, adventure playground, miniature railway, licensed tea room and gift shop. Free resources and pre-visit for teachers.
Gained a second ‘Sandford Award’ for excellence in Heritage Education
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During our Season opening hours (March to September), pre-booked groups benefit from our discounted rates and can enjoy a house tour which can highlight specific themes from the House’s history, a gardens tour, a wander in the wilderness with the dinosaurs, or the action-packed adventure playground and miniature railway. | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | Yes | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | Yes | | Light Refreshments | Yes | | Lunch | Yes | | Dinner | Yes |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Mrs Charlotte Nichol | | Address: | | The Estate Office | | | Knebworth House | | Town: | | Knebworth | | County: | | Hertfordshire | | Postcode: | | SG3 6PY | | Phone: | | 01438 810931 | | Email: | | csmith@knebworthhouse.com |
Imagine the wedding party arriving along the ancient chestnut avenue, a vista of 250 acres of deer park unfolding before you, and in the distance the turrets, heraldic beasts and towers of Knebworth House.
Enact the ceremony within the ancient walls of our 16th century Tithe Barns, inside the Jacobean Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House or within full view of our landscaped gardens under cover of the Gazebo.
A conference is more than just a meeting of people. It’s about location, planning and communication.
Here at Knebworth we understand this and work with you to bring these elements together to ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible. Our House, Garden Terrace Barn and 16th century Tithe Barns provide the perfect setting for conferences of up to 200 delegates with full access to AV equipment.
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