A beautiful and historically interesting house. The guides are very informative and bring the history of the property to life. The conservation efforts of the National Trust have been truly magnificent. It is well worth a visit. The grounds are well managed and are lovely to walk around. There is a picnic area with seats and deck chairs for the use of visitors. For those with young children there's a very good play area which is a reasonable walk from The house.

You feel one with nature here! A fabulous and interesting house with some lovely gardens to walk around as well as a nice but a bit basic natural playground for kids. Although it's right next to a stream the kids can play in which is nice. The cafe is what you expect for a National Trust. But a lovely day out with the family.

We visited with our 5 and 3 year old. Stopped into the cafe first, which you can visit without having to pay admission. There was a small selection of well prepared hot and cold lunch items available. I enjoyed my sausage bap, the spicy cauliflower pastry also looked good. The kids enjoyed the kids lunch boxes. The grounds and house are fantastic, the gardens are gorgeous and the house very interesting to look around. There were Tudor style games to play in the gardens. There's a "natural" play area at the very back of the grounds. Bring wellies as there's a shallow stream to splash around in. We really enjoyed our afternoon here and look forward to returning.

Beautiful gardens with a big lawn where you can have a picnic. The house was interesting to look around and there is a good stroll round the gardens with water features. There is also a charming used book shop on site.

Visited Ightham Mote over the Early May bank holiday weekend and it’s really nice. The closed Mote part has plenty to explore with the gardens and castle itself that has some historic features. Around you also have a couple of walks with varying level of difficulty. And there is plenty of parking too! But… please explain why we can’t take dogs in the Mote part or at least outdoors? This doesn’t make sense to me as it meant splitting our group in two and not enjoying it to the max whilst if you are careful nothing would happen to the gardens.

What a beautiful location steeped in History and made for the king that never visited. The grounds are well kept with green lawns and bursting with nature. Visit the mill pond and relax in the peace and tranquility. One of my favourite trust properties.

Lovely setting . House is immaculate and beautiful. Gardens are nice , but probably need a bit of work. Used bookshop charming. Plants for sale. Restaurant nice, seating inside and out. Not enough information on display as you go around, so research before you go. Adult entry £16.00 with gift aid- ouch , should revise that, join up instead. I loved it , so peaceful and beautiful.

Fantastic medieval house with a moat . Lovely gardens and 3 fantastic estate walks . I did the green walk which was the longest and hardest . Probably only for the fit as quite steep in places but beautiful views at the top. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back .

Ightam Mote is a fantastic medieval house with a great location. The picturesque gardens offer a delightful variety of plants, making it a visually pleasing experience. What sets it apart is the intriguing mix of historical eras showcased within the house, providing a comprehensive journey through British history. The informative volunteers add depth to the visit, enriching the experience. On the day of our visit, we were fortunate to witness an impressive falconry display, highlighting the array of events they host. However, the cafe’s offerings were somewhat ordinary, lacking any standout features. Nevertheless, Ightam Mote is definitely worth a visit for history enthusiasts and those seeking a charming, historic setting.

Situated in the heart of Kent, Ightham Mote presents a picturesque charm that's perfect for family outings. As one of the many exquisite National Trust buildings, its beauty is undeniable. While it may not possess the profound historical depth or emblematic prominence of other Trust sites, it ensures a serene and delightful visit for all. I spent a lovely day out with the kids.

Beautiful property, some great countryside walks with superb views on the NT land and surrounding area, with a small cafe that’s to the usual NT high standard. Great way to spend a few hours for sure.

Popular with families. Large carpark. Cafe with inside and outside seating. Beautiful gardens and superb countryside surrounding the mote so great for a walk/hike

Enjoyable visit over the Easter weekend with lovely weather. 2 good activities to do for the kids one that was in the grounds with a prize at the end and very good eye spy around the house as used images of items there so engaged the kids in looking at the history contained within it.

Wonderful place to visit. Guides in the various rooms were informative and gave a great insight into the history of the building which has been changed over the years. The grounds were peaceful and I am sure change with the seasons - it was bright and sunny and very pleasant to walk around. The cafe served the best scones I had in a long time!

So glad we came after seeing Ightham on the 'Treasures of the National Trust' BBC series. The staff here are keen, knowledgeable, and very friendly, a real asset - they can't wait to share the secrets of this wonderful and unique estate. It was busy on our weekend visit, even though we arrived before opening time and so we just had a brief peek inside the house before walking around the grounds instead. We'll have a proper look round the rooms another time, but what we did see promised lots more. The gardens have lots of seats dotted around and about, and in summer, the Trust scatters deckchairs around the grassy areas in shady spots, which is a nice touch. This is a compact site that does feel more like a home than typical NT mansions and, because it was lived in up until the 20th Century, it's a real marriage of an old structure and relatively modern home comforts. So, Ightham Mote is definitely worth visiting, but do go mid-week and outside of school holidays if you don't like crowds - Oh, and there is much more parking than there seems to be when you first arrive - carry on through the boundary wall and you can park very close to the main entrance and café.

My sister has talked about this NT property for years and finally got the opportunity to see it in person. What a quandary with virtually every room you walk into being from a different time period. I really enjoyed the water features throughout with water oozing from various places. Also simple waterfalls and ponds in the gardens that add to the romantic setting. This place cannot be forgotten.

Tudor styled home nestled in beautiful gardens and surrounded by some really nice walking trails. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to share info on its history. We went in summer and there were themed activities happening on the grounds. There is a kids playground and many picnic spots. The cafe caters for most diets and is similar to what you see at most National Trusts.

I’ve been to Ightham Mote on a few occasions and it’s always been a lovely peaceful experience. The house is stunning with an amazing back story. It’s also a great starting point for some good walks. I sadly hit it today at the wrong time with car parks full and queues to get in and worse queues for food and drink. But if you avoid the sunny Saturday afternoon chaos it’s a lovely day out.

John who delivered a talk on the history of the history of the house was very engaging. He had facts and interjected some humour which kept the interest of the group. Then Peter who took us on a wonderful garden tour was so friendly, funny, professional and knowledgeable. We learned some very interesting facts and some fabulous history. Both of these volunteers are great ambassadors for Ightham Mote and the National Trust.

This medieval manor house was one of our favourites during a June visit to Southern England. It is tucked away in a wooded area and has kept most of the original medieval features. The dark wood and stonework interior, numerous rooms to peruse (different styles and eras), unique tree trunk carved chairs, enclosed courtyard, chapel with medieval ceiling paintings (revealing allegiances apparently), and of course the moat provide interesting sights at every turn. Can’t even begin to describe the rich history of this place! Also a pleasant trail on the property with children’s playground at far end. Indoor/outdoor café next to the National Trust entrance building. The gardens were OK, but not wow (even though visited in June). Strongly recommend listening to staff give an intro description of the estate’s history before venturing inside the home. It made the visit even more delightfully memorable. NOTE: Visited in June 2023

Had a lovely visit. Friendly staff/volunteers with interesting insights and information. Very picturesque grounds and gardens.

Great visit here great talk to begin with outling the history of this beautiful Tudor property. Knowledgeable staff in each room. Well worth a visit.

The house is lovely, the surrounding countryside is great (Look for White Rocks Farm for a well priced farm shop out on the footpaths). The place is situated in a sunken valley. Please note the circular walk is fairly challenging and hilly. Download a full map with the NT directions, otherwise you'll probably make a wrong turn. Now for the quibbles. The inside of the house completely lacked information about the history of the place - the Tudor history info was nowhere to be seen. This seriously reduces the quality of the experience. Because there's no mobile signal there you can't just open Wikipedia to educate yourself as you walk around - the fact I felt I had to use Wikipedia shows how informationally light it is. Strangely, John Singer Sargent (the painter) had loads of information about him and his connection to the place but very little else. Fans of art history might enjoy that but it's a very partial and limited representation. I left the place knowing next to nothing about the history of the estate. So here's some information about it: The architectural writer John Newman describes it as "the most complete small medieval manor house in the county". The origins of the house date from circa 1340–1360. The earliest recorded owner is Sir Thomas Cawne, who fought in France with Edward the Black Prince and who acquired the Mote in the 1360s. He died in 1374 and there is a memorial to him in St Peter’s Church. In 1399 on the death of his son Robert the house passed by the marriage of Robert’s daughter Alice to Nicholas Haute and their descendants, their grandson Richard Haute being Sheriff of Kent in the late 15th century. It was then purchased in 1521 by the courtier Sir Richard Clement (d.1538). In 1591, Sir William Selby bought the estate. (There's a starter for the earlier history of the estate). The grounds themselves are nice but nothing astonishing. The trees feel a bit hodgepodge and the garden isn't very curated.

We loved our visit to Ightam Mote, the whole pace is lovely, even the kids were curious and explored the rooms and the gardens. We would recommend for a half day out, however it is very popular so quite busy at weekends.

Ightham Mote is currently undergoing a refurbishment to the visiter centre. New and extra car parks has been built providing better access. The excellent cafe is still open as is the house and the grounds.

A Wonderful NT property. There are few external works currently going on till mid 2024 which will provide a new visitor centre but this currently doesn't affect viewing the property. The house is surrounded by water and oozes history. It's a fascinating place with extremely knowledgeable volunteers. The cafe is currently quite small but again this wills ee changes later in the year. Definitely one of NT better properties

We only had time for a quick visit to this site, so unfortunately we didn't get to go inside the building or the courtyard. That said, the site is charming and we'd like to come back for a more extensive visit.

Ightham Mote is is an incredible place, a real hidden gem. There's so much to see and do here. There's all the usual facilities you get at a national trust place like the cafe, shop, bookshop etc. But the grounds and house are amazing, in the summer you can chill on a deck chair on the lawn next to the stream and enjoy the view down to the house. There's a natural kids play area for them to enjoy. The house is absolutely stunning, so rich in history and so much to see, they do trails for the kids where they have to find objects hidden around the place, my daughter absolutely loves it. I'd also highly recommend a walk around the pond, and the two walks around the grounds, they're some of the most beautiful walks I've ever been on! This place is absolutely fantastic all year round, and for all the family, highly recommended!

It’s a huge beautiful garden. Nice weather! Lots of different type of flowers. Plenty of space for car parking. Be careful!!!! Both side car parking cons big cars parked opposite when other car try to park can be scratched parked car. My car happened! ( in fact, we move other a lot to avoid it happen, but it happen during 2hrs parking) Staff was very friendly and helpful. They have nice cafe and seating area. And don’t forget to see Bluebell bank area! And the tulip was great ! We may visit bit later when more flower start blooming! Car parking free but need to pay ticket. If you have membership Free.!!! Also they hire seating chair :)

A great little national trust garden which is really close to sevenoaks and the M25. It's got a lovely well maintained garden and some great walks beyond, although despite them saying the road at the bottom is accessible to all, putting wooden battens on the ground makes the pump house and pond inaccessible to people using wheelchairs and mobility aids. Toilets are at the start and the tea rooms) /picnic area, which had plenty of seats. We had a nice cream tea from the tea rooms, the scones were lovely and big and we had plenty of cream and jam! Would recommend 🙂

Emmetts is wonderful. Rose Garden, Rock Garden, formal Lawns and Quirky Cabins, wilding areas of natural flower meadow on top of that there is a woodland play area and a Cafe serving usual NT offering. We completed the Summer Fairy's v Ants competition for children and our 7 & 10 yo found it great fun and absorbing. Kids loved the free games equipment on the lower field. Staff were so welcoming and only pleased to help. Car Parking is extensive for most days. Free. There is even a Shakespeare Play in the garden in August. Rare trees and fabulous fragrance and aromas all the way round the quiet area. Good loos at the Cafe plus a temporary loo at the entrance. Downside? NT food in Cafe is quickly becoming too expensive and families on limited incomes are going to avoid the Cafe and even ice creams at £2.85 a small tub. This is an issue NT need to think about as is charging £3 for the children's activity even though it was good. NT creating a two tier attendance? But best bet is picnic and there are plenty of picnic tables both at the Cafe area and in the activity field.

Emmetts Garden is a quintessential National Trust garden: a riot of colour and a delight to the senses. Spring is the ideal time to visit, as the daffodils give way to the delight of tulips and before those fade, the hillside becomes alive with a carpet of bluebells, dancing beneath the light green of new leaves in the trees. From the ridge, the view towards Bough Beech reservoir is magnificent. And of course, there are great National Trust facilities including a tea room and shop

Fabulous smallish National Trust property, think without membership its £10 per adult, £5 for kids. Made our way to the coffee shop, and had fruit scones, tea and a rather good parsnip and apple soup, perfect for a blowy day! Daffodils were out but not the bluebells yet, views are spectacular but maybe difficult if you have mobility issues. All in all a fantastic way to get back to nature, peaceful and pretty.

Beautiful garden. I brought my elderly disabled mother here. The staff were lovely. They gave us a lift up the hill in an electric buggy. The paths were nice and sound. The show of foxgloves and poppies is beautiful.

A typically lovely national trust location serving the woods area of Sevenoaks area. The location had a number of steep hills so not suitable for people with disabilities however there is a golf buggy service which assists people to and from the reception area. A nice little cafe with plenty of open seating area outside. In late summer there’s a lovely bluebell walk which takes you through the woods in a loop. Theres also an outdoor play park area for the kids however lit is somewhat limited so likely to be busy on nice days.

April 2024 finally ticked Emmetts Garden off my bucket list - not the warmest day, and I had to dodge a few raindrops, too, but this lovely NT location was well worth the effort to find it. Wonderful bluebell banks and vibrant blooms all over the site. Even the tiny stable cafe punched way above its weight IMHO. Come summer I intend revisiting to see the roses and other planting that were still in bud.

Beautiful and well kept gardens, stunning at this time of year when the bluebells cover the fields. The path eventually links up with Toys Hill, another lovely walk. There's a lovely natural play area, a café serving hot and cold drinks and hot and cold food, a picnic area and toilet facilities. They also have deck chairs and garden games on loan which I find a lovely touch

Lovely place to visit, beautiful flowers and friendly staff. Fun outdoor play area for the children. Picnic tables are available outside the cafe. Great tasting food, our favourites were the Cornish pasty and the curried pasty, they were super tasty.

A very nice garden a stone’s throw from the motorway yet feels very tranquil and remote! A wide array of garden areas to visit, tea room and shop. I went not long before closing and it was nice and quiet. Lots of blooms past their best now but hydrangeas were still luminous. Interesting to learn of the vision behind the area, maybe more interpretation boards would be useful. Mostly enjoyed the enclosed rock/alpine garden - newts in the pond.

A nice garden to walk around, near Chartwell. After walking through the entrance there is a pleasant walk up to small house with some history of the garden and the person who started it. There is a nice viewpoint over looking the countryside and the hills. There are many different flowers and plant to see which have been arranged in several different sections throughout the garden. This is an ideal place for a relaxing walk and walking your dog. They have a Ram Pump as well which you have to take a different trail to get to it through the woodlands but there are signs along the way. Unfortunately it rained when we arrived then we were hit by heavy rain during out walk to the Ram Pump. When we returned to the main garden the sun came out so we took more photos with the blue sky. They have a small tea room which is a converted stables with indoor seating. There is plenty of outdoor seating next to the tea room and in the wider field. On sunny and hot days they have deck chairs you can use and a play shed for children. It is a little expensive for a garden if your not a NT member, but still worth the visit.

A lovely place to visit. There is a huge picnic area where children can run round and adults can chill in deck chairs. There is a beautiful rose garden, rockery and atrium with unusual trees and seasonal Bluebell woodland to be explored. The cafe is a cute little renovated stables with a play area next to it. This place is more outside than in so if in doubt bring a umbrella or sun cream.

One of the nicest national trusts. Very muddy so take hiking boots or wellies. Lovely cafe but pricey like all the other national trusts so take snacks if that's not your thing. Dog friendly and overall a wonderful day out. Wooden jungle gym/play area for the kids.

This little gem is fabulous. Lots of different areas to explore in scented gardens and a very peaceful woodland walk - wear sensible footwear as a little steep in places. Plenty of thoughtful seating areas and loads of butterflies and a nice shop. There is a water station at the bottom of the woodland walk that we hope to see next time - we will also check out Quebec House as this isn't a massive place. Also had a proper big scone cream tea 😋 in the old horse stables.

Beautiful garden with the bluebells in full bloom. They even had a pizza bus for the occasion which was a nice change to the usual cafe food they serve.

The garden was stunning today 5th May in the sunshine with so many different colours . Bluebells out in force as well. Even got to see and hear the water pump working which supply's water to the garden.

Amazing gardens and beautiful woodland walks and views. The bluebells were stunning. Lovely original stables tea room and the kids play area looked brilliant. Some of the large shrubs and plants were glorious. Will certainly be back.

Lovely gardens, but I did find the walks difficult as have knee problems and the ground was quite uneven and quite steep hills in places. There was plenty of benches and you could use their buggy for the first hill.

🏞 The beautiful garden, pleasant picnic area, and very interesting playground. The huge magnolia tree was full bloom 🌸🌸🌸 Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful outdoor experience.

Visited the garden during the week to see the bluebells. It is something worth travelling for. We had lots of options to take pictures. The garden is really big, you start by crossing a field where people can have picnics. From there you can either go towards the rose garden, which it wasn't in bloom when we were there (but it looked really nice). Or you can walk another way to an area where there are so many different kinds of trees and bushes. Some of these were in flower and it looked really pretty. From there you can start going downhill a little bit and suddenly.... I have never seen so many bluebells together. There is a path around the blue field! Everyone we saw was talking pictures and commenting on how wonderful is the sight. We finished by going to the cafe that's in the stables, and say outside at the picnic table to have a nibble and a drink. The toilets were clean and had a baby room too. They have a toilet for people on wheelchairs too. Most of the garden is accessible to mobility impaired visitors, in some places it could be a little bit difficult, but with some assistance it should be fine to go. There is a carpark and also they have an overflow parking area too, we were lucky and managed to park pretty quick. We spent roughly two hours in hour visit, and I am looking forward to my next when the flowers are in bloom.

Really beautiful grounds, visited in autumn/winter so will need to come back in spring to see the blooms/flower gardens. As always well tended for and they have new recyclable takeaway mugs which is great - one star off for the restaurant, it's not their fault but really small and hard to get in/see what you'd like and then the queues moved on and all a bit stressful. Outside eating only if with dogs - completely acceptable, but zero dry spaces which is a shame. Otherwise as you'd expect from a national trust and if you like gardens well worth a visit!

It's really not good, when the best gardening experience, was the wild sweet peas from the car park to the entrance.. Plus, the best bit of the garden was the pergola structure 🙄 For me I feel a garden must have more than rhododendrons, mown grass, some roses and a few ferns. Also, we felt the sculptures were awful! Totally, ruining the landscape. It does have a children adventure playground, which we heard throughout and the children sounded like they were having a great time. Good to know: The cafe, only had quiche and a few bits and bobs to eat. Parking was very high up and had a very steep sloping path down to the entrance. Personally, if you like plants and gardening don't bother. However, if you have children and want to occupy then, definitely go. Lastly, it's definitely not wheelchair or pushchair friendly.

Very cool and beautiful garden , almost 30 min away from Orpington. Tickets are around 11 pounds for adults and 4.5 pounds for children. Good place to visit during summer when the flowers are in full bloom. They have a small play area for kids . They have a rock garden , walled garden, small maze and different garden areas . It will take around 4 hours to visit all the garden . There is also a small cafe for refreshments.

Lovely walk around beautiful woodland and gardens. A place to see plenty of bluebell's. There is a tearoom. Good place for families to visit.

We love coming here. We got a season ticket last year. We visited numerous times, including over the Halloween period which was fabulous and throughout the summer holidays when there were different activities each week. We loved seeing the yeti !! Really reasonable price and was well worth the money. Lovely little cafe with outside seating, offering a variety of light foods and drinks. Also allergy friendly ice lollies. The children love the play area, swing hidden away and the maze obviously. The staff are all really friendly. Even advised me we could use the disabled space when my daughter had both legs in plaster casts ( we didn't have a blue badge at the time, but she could see if was struggling with a double buggy, with baby and a 5 year old with both legs in casts) We have bought a season pass again for this year and looking forward to the Easter special 🐥🐥 Also love this is independently run

I have had very short visit here but really good experience. Children were playing in the maze and the playground being quite happy about it. I had brief stroll around. Although very short it was pretty nice. I loved the green places when grass around is dry and unhappy because of drought... Dotted sculptures kept me interested in surrounding. It must be like in heaven when all rhododendrons are in full colour and splendour. Thank you for letting us in in last minute! It gave us really positive experience! All the best!

Had the most wonderful morning in these stunning surroundings. The lady in the ticket office was very helpful and kind and informative. Even the sun eventually came out to show off the bluebells and gardens. It was nice to see so many seating places and its really kept beautifully and natural. We certainly will be back as we had a wonderful walk. Thank you.

If you enjoy walking around well kept gardens and well thought out family spaces along with many other people then this is a good place to go. Lovely coffee shop even if a little pricey.

Here for the afternoon. We had a lovely lunch even on a reduced menu. Great sandwiches and super fresh salad. Gardens are stunning this time of year. Won't take more than an hour to get around but longer walks available and the cafe is really nice.

A really nice garden. If you are looking for a place to walk or just sit down and enjoy the view, this is it. Taking one star off for the "Malabar at Riverhill" Coffee shop. The tables are dirty, the service is non-professional and prices are way too high.

What a garden this to visit. Almost a hidden jem. So much to to walk round and see in the different gardens plus some stunning view points. I would say there is a fair amount of walking up some fairly steep paths to get to highest point to the highest view point . This does not apply the main gardens. So much work most have been done to get the gardens back to how they are now. I will be going again . Season ticket might be a good buy just to go different times of the year

We like this small friendly garden. Living locally we enjoy annual membership and often pop along for a few hours to enjoy a cup of coffee, a walk in the woods and to see the flowers. It is especially nice at rhodendron time - but throught the year there is plenty of flowers ot see - and excellent catering (at last!) provided by Malabar. Worth a visit!

We love this place as a family, whenever we’ve had a tough time we come to Riverhill and find it so healing. It’s so well kept, so many beautiful flowers and plants and breathtaking views. Our 3 year old loves the play area, the maze, any of the activities they put on, the swing and exploring all the different paths. We have a 3 month old too and easily walk around with her in the carrier and there are plenty of benches to stop and feed or change her. The cafe has lots of yummy food, great selection too. We feel Riverhill is such good value for the time we can spend there. Highly highly recommend.

Friendly nice little garden. Lots of primulas now in March in bloom. The caffe is very expensive.

A pleasure as always. We visit on a regular basis and thoroughly recommend. Our boys love the adventure playground and the maze and especially the yeti. It's so nice at the end of a spectacular wander to sit and have a drink in the cafe. You are welcome to take your own picnic in the grounds and enjoy the views and take your furry friend for a walk. There's plenty of parking and loos on site. It is rather hilly but there are flatter areas for those of us not quite so agile.

A lovely garden with a cafe. Plenty of walks and places to sit and enjoy the views.

First time I have visited there and found it to be a lovely garden, plenty of plants and flowers, wooded walks too and a maze. It is quite hilly so I don't think it's suitable for disabled people. I bought a season ticket for next year 😊

Wanted to visit this place for ages and I’m glad I did. A very nice welcome by 2 ladies, one doing the payments and other lady explaining what and where things are. It’s very well maintained, with sign posts directing you where to go. The coffee shop is has plenty of sitting( week day visit) There is also quite a selection of pastries, cakes, biscuits, vegan foods, ice creams and cold drinks. The rose garden is beautiful, although it’s going out of season now, it still had flowers 🌺 in bloom It doesn’t take that long to get around, there some benches and chairs dotted around in mostly shaded areas for time outs from the sun . If I lived closer, I would be buying a annual season membership ☺️

Very pretty gardens in Sevenoaks. Quite hilly so have good walking shoes 😆. Nice play area for children. Very nice visit and can take dogs on lead. Nice cafe too.

Sympathetic mature planting, wonderful vistas and plenty of places to sit and admire

A very popular local attraction when it's a good day. You'll love the cute deers walking around near the main building as well as in the woodland when the weather is nice. Loads to see from the buildings and the park. The staff/volunteers are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you!

Beautiful walk around the grounds. Great for buggys, bike and wheelchair users as there is a path. There are some inclines, it's not a flat area but it's quite manageable if you take your time and you should because it's such a beautiful place, you shouldn't rush it! We didn't go inside the house this time but we've done that before. Great NT cafe with lots of indoor and outdoor seating and very good food and service.

Absolutely beautiful place. Never been here before but definitely want to come again! The views from the tower are amazing. The house has a history that surprised me too. Perfect for kids to just be kids.

Great area and few good hiking trails around. The park has free roaming deer that add up to the atmosphere and the scenery. The estate itself is impressive. On weekends the park is pretty full with people with their kids. Worth mentioning is that in there is a golf course running through the park that can be annoying when the golf players are asking the visitors to stop or be aware while they are playing

An excellent place to visit. Lots of large open parklands with deer wandering about. Lots of trees for kids to climb and interesting woods for exploring. The house itself has a cafe and gift shops and a little interest if you like historical buildings. The grounds have a good collection of giant oak trees, sycamore trees and sweet chestnut trees.

Loved this place. The free book you get when you join the National Trust doesn't do it justice. We were blown away! Deer roaming freely. The house itself is amazing. The grounds are immense. Just fabulous.

This place is huge! Four hundred rooms for one family, and it's stuffed with unique furniture and artwork spanning hundreds of years. The volunteers are very knowledgeable, I had several fascinating conversations over the course of the day. Personally, I have mixed feelings about the history of the family and how they acquired so many beautiful objects, including the current residents. But there's no denying that without them, many priceless artefacts would not have survived to this day. The grounds are very pleasant for picnics and walks, but take care where you wander or you'll be dodging golf balls. On a more delightful note, it's highly likely you'll encounter a deer or two.

It's a truly fantastic destination for hiking or spotting wild deer, surrounded by golf clubs. The entire experience, complemented by the exceptional National Trust staff, is delightful. The castle's unique gift shop and the nearby cafe add to the charm. The inclusion of family activities for children makes it a wonderful idea and an overall great place to explore.

Lovely place. Deer pretty tame but lovely grounds and great for a walk or a chill out. Prices as per usual a bit much on the cafe but if everyone who goes is a National Trust Member then need to make money up somewhere else. Ham and cheese role 4.50. A lemonade 3 pound 10. I'm suppose I'm to used to my meal deals for under a fiver 😁😁😁 loved it tho.

I loved visiting Knole House. The history of the house was interesting, and the many volunteers were knowledgeable and eager to share their knowledge with you. The house and the grounds are beautifully maintained. The deer on the property are descendants of the original herd brought to the property. Many different plants are on the grounds. I would recommend a visit to Knole House.

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful house and beautiful gardens to walk around. Lovely to see the deer around too. The house inside is lovely, and so much to see. Lovely to see it’s kept it’s authenticity. Well worth the money if your not a NT member. The cafe was nice and has a gift shop. The staff inside the house are amazing, very knowledgeable and we’re happy to talk about the history of the house. Lovely to see how well cared for this place is. Will be coming back soon. Well worth a visit and would recommend coming for when it opens as there were cars queuing right back to get in when we left

Magnificent house set in a huge estate with great walks through the woodlands, and deer park. Mind out for the golfers though as a golf course crosses the estate. Had fun searching for all the snowmen in the park. Nice views from the top of the tower, staff and volunteers are very friendly and cheerful, even on a freezing cold day. Large café with outdoor seating, serving the usual NT fayre (but the festive turkey baps had sold out 🙁).

A fabulous grand country house and extensive wooded grounds. Held in National Trust. A long and interesting history of this property makes it well worth a visit. If there is time a walk around the grounds and through the woods should give good views and sight of the many deer, but watch out for stray, flying golf balls..! The cafe/restaurant has a good selection of freshly prepared and tasty food. Nice to see there is plenty of seating both inside and out.

Book in advance to visit the showroom and tower. Amazing treasures. The cafe is excellent and the deer park is huge and a great place to walk.

t's a fantastic destination for hiking or spotting wild deer. National Trust staff, really friendly The inclusion of family activities for children makes it a wonderful idea and an overall great place to explore. Highly recommend

Wow what a place. Surrounded by acres of well renowned deer parkland, I can honestly say I can't remember seeing so many portraits in one place, it is absolutely mind-blowing. The architecture throughout is stunning, anything from marble and timber carvings, to incredible wall friezes and ceilings. You will get lost in there, but wow what a jump back in time. Allow a good 1-2 hours, depending upon how much time you wish to stand and admire. It can get extremely busy, and for that reason, tickets are now arrival-time allocated on their booking website. A very good idea and at least it prevents horrendous overcrowding. If you want to go up the tower for a view, do expect a queue on busy days. For nibbles there is a small restaurant and table space indoors and out. Again, this is very popular. If you just want a takeaway coffee, there is a separate servery for this, which saves you queueing half-hour for a mocha! As for the grounds, they speak for themselves really. A beautiful walk with nature. Loved it.

Arrived before main gates opened so parked close by near Waitrose. Walk in very steep. Beautiful time of day to visit though, only a handful of walkers and great opportunities for wildlife spotting

Lovely grounds and beautiful house. Fantastic and helpful staff. Only negative is that the golf grounds are mixed between the walking grounds ruining the experience.

Beautiful estate, with so many great paintings. Worth asking some questions to the lovely volunteers here as they are so knowledgeable!! The park is full of deers so make sure you have comfortable shoes and your camera ready...

Wonderful place to visit. Steeped in history with beautiful grounds to walk around amongst the deer

I came here previously in the lockdown period in the summer of 2020. It’s a lovely place to visit and had some amazing chilled views. Wildlife enthusiasts eat your heart out! This place has many of natures living creatures, it’s also such a peaceful place to come relax and chill. I totally recommend coming here if you haven’t already!

Great nature trial, kids enjoyed the scenery. Shane toilets were shut at least 30 minutes before park closing. Not ideal especially when kids are involved, kiosk not great either not alot of options for snacks for kids. Mainly cakes and pastry. Noticed other families were disappointed with this too. Cheap parking though.

Quite and relaxing place to visit. There are trails that you can walk or jog along. Very well maintained. They have fishing bays all around the lake. Brilliant place for birdwatching. There are a few birdhouses near the parking lot. There is a small cafe at the entrance. They have the usual snacks and drinks(Tea/coffee/hot chocolate)They have log cabins if you would like to stay overnight. The car park has a pay and display system.

This place was an experience from start to finish. A little out the way, a twenty-minute walk from Sevenoaks Station, but well worth the walk from there. With views so picturesque and an atmosphere so calming, you'd be hard-pressed to think that this is, essentially, a stone's throw from London. Picnic tables, a visitors centre (with picnic areas & toilets), and benches throughout every portion of the trails, you could spend all day here providing you bring provisions. It took me about two hours, leisurely, to walk around its entirety. I would definitely come here again!

This place has easy access from the road through both by car. The parking is paid and mostly available. From the parking you will find the visitor centre whuch open 10:00- 16:00, toilets are there too. There are some plants for sale. Next of visitor centre, the entrance to the wildlife. The environment is very nice and calm. This park is suitable for all age groups. River Darent cut through here and made number of lakes. It is having new seasonal flower bloom. There are number of bird watching places around the world. Enjoy 😊

Really nice day out in the summer. With a lovely little stream full of fish to paddle in.

A very relaxing park, few minutes drive away from home. Whether you want to observe birds, jog or walk, you will be pleased.

nice place for a walk, is quite at this time of year ( january ) parking is now 2.50 weekdays and 3.50 weekends for 24hrs was free last time we visited. there are people walking, running and fishing. there are many bird watching hides but not many birds on this visit but its the wrong time of yearfor them, there is a history trail to follow which was intresting. you can visit many times though the year to see how it changes with the seasons, trees, flowers and the migrating birds. nice place for a day out with a visitor center and a cafe and the all important toilets. take a picnic just dont feed the birds.

Really beautiful place that is nice to visit even in the winter. Lots of birds and wildlife to see, and a beautiful lake and trees. They have hides where you can sightsee birds. You can take your own binoculars or rent them from the visitor centre for just £4 + deposit. The visitor centre has toilets, a very basic cafe, and shop. I believe it’s open from 11am. We couldn’t find any paper maps, however there is a map on a board that you can take a picture of at the start. As novice (and slightly unfit!) walkers, we found just walking half the trail (halfway round the lake and back) was enough for us. It took us just under an hour to do, which included stopping in each of the hides and looking out at the viewpoints. If you’re walking at an average pace and are a beginner walker too, I think it would take about 90 mins to walk the whole lake, so be prepared. Really decent price at only £2.50 for all day parking and no entrance fee. It is around a pound more for weekend parking. Something to mention though is that the road into the reserve is full of some of the worst potholes I’ve seen, so take care when driving in!

Such a beautiful place! The souvenir shop/museum offers a variety of different things, you can even adopt a wild animal or you can buy a locally produced drink or jam. The lady who assisted us was very friendly and attentive. The reserve in general is very well looked after. The maps and directions are located the way that it is impossible to get lost. We really enjoyed our time and we will definitely be back!

What a beautiful place, walking around this site was spectacular! Watching the deer roam around freely, was a breath of fresh air. I shall be returning as I didn't get to see everything .

Beautiful lakes with several trails and walks of different lengths to the various bird watching hides around the lakes or simply around the lakes themselves. Perfect for a picnic or just a stroll. Such a relaxing place. Parking is £2.50 for the whole day in the week, and £3.50 all day on Sat & Sun. The Wildlife Trust run a small but very informative visitor centre and toilets. Great for very little ones to explore the nature playground and various bug hotels and olderkids to walk around each or both lakes. Cycling is not allowed.