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Knole, Formal Garden

Introduction

The formal gardens, which date from the 17th century, consist of lawns and borders of 9.7 hectares surrounding the house.

The formal garden area contains many different schemes and areas including a knot garden, herbaceous borders, summer house, orangery and a Dutch canal, although it is unclear how many of these features remain.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

0844 800 1895

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Access contact details

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole/opening-times/

Directions

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole/how-to-get-here/

Other Websites

Features & Designations

Style

Formal

Features

  • Orangery
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  • Arbour
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  • Hothouse
  • Description: Hothouse for growing Pineapples
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  • Knot Garden
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  • Ornamental Canal
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  • Bowling Green
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Hectares

9.7

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Sevenoaks