Knole House, Sevenoaks, Kent
| Knole
House, Sevenoaks, Kent |
A
great treasure house dating from 1456, 13 state rooms in the largest
private house in England set in a magnificent deer park 11 miles
north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, owned by The National Trust.
The state rooms which are open to the public contain, silver, carpets,
pictures, tapestries and beautiful collection of 17th century English furniture.
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Deer park open courtesy of
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The
work at Knole was begun in 1456 by Thomas Bourchier, in 1603
the house was given to Thomas Sackville by Elizabeth I.
The courtyard at Knole
Five years
later the finishing touches to the decoration and sumptous plasterwork
were finished. Since this time Knole has not altered very much
and stands as one of Englands most perfectly preserved 17th century
styles. The collection of textiles and furniture aquired from
other royal palaces is unrivalled.
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| Location |
Location: Sevenoaks
Admission: Adult £5.00,
child £2.50, family £12.50, party rates on request.
Open: 23
March - 3 November: Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon-4pm; Sunday,
Good Friday & Bank Holiday Monday 11am-5pm
Tel:
01732 450 608
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Deer Park
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