Historic Hertfordshire home of the Lyttons since 1490, famous for concerts, gardens, dinosaur trail and adventure playground.
Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PY
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Access statement available
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 home to the Lytton family for more than 500 years, and for its romantic exterior complete with turrets, domes and gargoyles, which conceal a red brick house dating from Tudor times.
Every generation of the Lytton family has left something of its style and taste, making Knebworth an extraordinary walk through 500 years of local and British history.
Stories and heirlooms reflect the family’s contribution to literature, politics and Foreign Service, plus visits by characters as diverse as Charles Dickens and Winston Churchill.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Autism Friendly Early Opening
On 27th May 2026, the Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground, and Dinosaur Trail will open early at 8:30am to provide a calmer and quieter environment for families with children and adults on the autistic spectrum, as well as those with learning disabilities or sensory and communication disorders. This early opening allows visitors to explore the attractions at a relaxed pace without the usual crowds.
Visitors can enjoy:
- 28 acres of tranquil Formal Gardens
- The spacious Deer Park
- The Dinosaur Trail, featuring 72 life-sized prehistoric creatures
- The Adventure Playground
- The Gift Shop and Garden Terrace Tea Room
To attend, visitors need to purchase a Gardens & Park admission ticket for 27th May 2026:
- £15.50 online (discounted rate)
- £16.50 on arrival
Standard carer admission policy applies. Guests attending the early opening are welcome to stay and enjoy the site until closing time at 5:00pm. From 10:30am, the Park, Gardens, and Adventure Playground will open as normal to the general public.
Open Daily for the Easter Holidays
From 28th March to 12th April, Knebworth House, Gardens, and Park will be open daily for the Easter Holidays. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities and attractions:
- Adventure Playground in Fort Knebworth
- Maze exploration
- Spring blossom in Knebworth Gardens
- Dinosaur Trail exploration
- Picnics or kite flying in Knebworth Park
- Climbing the Watchman’s Tower for views of Knebworth Park
- Walking through 500 years of history on a tour of Knebworth House
- Spring treats in the Garden Terrace Tea Room
- Big Astro and Drop slides at the Adventure Playground
Bank Holiday Weekend (3rd – 6th April)
During the Bank Holiday Weekend, visitors can participate in the Easter Signs of Spring Trail. This activity involves becoming a nature detective to investigate the springtime changes in the Gardens. After completing the trail sheet, visitors can collect a small chocolate treat from the shop. General admission tickets for the Bank Holiday Weekend can be booked, and an Easter Trail Sheet can be added to the basket.
Enjoy the Gardens and Park all season with a Season Ticket.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
On non-event days – Historic Houses members have unlimited free access to House, gardens, park & playground.
On event days, members must pay the normal park admission rate, then entry to the House is free, visitor will be required to show both the park ticket and membership card to staff in the house fore free entry.
Information for non-Historic Houses members can be found on Knebworth’s website.
Groups can pre-book for both open and non-open days and receive discounted rates.
Contact the group team on 01438 810931 or [email protected].
If you are visiting as a school, you will receive a warm welcome at Knebworth House. We cater for students of all ages and backgrounds. Our award winning programmes are designed to educate, inspire and entertain. The unique historic setting, exciting learning activities and stimulating outdoor spaces will provide a day out that your pupils simply won’t forget!
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Access statement available
Getting here
Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PY
Knebworth House & Park are accessed direct from the Junction 7 roundabout of the A1(M) motorway at Stevenage South, 29 miles north of London.
The nearest rail station is Stevenage, two miles from Knebworth Park. There is a taxi rank at the station.
Henry Lytton Cobbold
Our remarkable family stories are put in a unique context at Knebworth. Including those of Robert, 1st Earl of Lytton who was Viceroy of India, and his daughter Lady Constance who fought for the Suffragette movement. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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