Knebworth House

A fantastic medley of towers, turrets, heraldic beasts and battlements resulting from the Bulwer-Lyttons' gothic cloaking of the Tudor mansion of 1492. The interiors, including the fantastical State Drawing Room, were remodelled at the same time by the Victorian decorator, John Crace. The Great Hall contains surviving and important 17th century panelling. Memorabilia and collections of the novelist, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, and of Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India.

Features: Formal gardens including maze. 250-acre park with deer herd.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top

2010: Daily, 2-18 Apr, 29 May-6 Jun, 3 Jul-31 Aug (Closed 29 Jul-2 Aug). Weekends & BHs: 20-28 Mar, 24 Apr-23 May, 12-27 Jun, 4-26 Sept. Park, Gardens, Playground 11am-5pm (last ticket sold 4.15pm). House & British Raj Exhibition: 12 noon -5pm (last tour 4pm).

NB: no free entry to the Park on special event days.

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Groups and special visitsBack to top

Home of the Lytton family since 1490. Many beautiful rooms representing different styles of interior decoration. British Raj Display. Lutyens Gardens with Jekyll Herb Garden. 250-acre Country Park, Adventure Playground, Railway, Dinosaur Trail, Tea Room, Gift Shops. Group visits welcome (min 20).