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Knole House, Sevenoaks, in pictures

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By SevenoaksHol at 15:08 on 05/10/11

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 KNOLE HOUSE: The Retainers Gallery is one of the new spaces which Knole plans to open to the public. This attic space runs across the top of Knole, and was used by the Sackville family in previous centuries. It is regarded as a high status space because of the ornate plasterwork on the ceiling, which mirrors the formal state rooms downstairs.
KNOLE HOUSE: The Retainers Gallery is one of the new spaces which Knole plans to open to the public. This attic space runs across the top of Knole, and was used by the Sackville family in previous centuries. It is regarded as a high status space because of the ornate plasterwork on the ceiling, which mirrors the formal state rooms downstairs.
  • KNOLE HOUSE: The Retainers Gallery is one of the new spaces which Knole plans to open to the public. This attic space runs across the top of Knole, and was used by the Sackville family in previous centuries. It is regarded as a high status space because of the ornate plasterwork on the ceiling, which mirrors the formal state rooms downstairs.
  • KNOLE HOUSE: The Orangery, created in the early 19th century, was opened to the public in 2010. It contains plaques and statues collected by the Sackville family, fruiting lemon trees, and benches made on the Scotney Estate.
  • KNOLE HOUSE: The Inner Wicket to Bourchier's Tower is the original entrance to the medieval archiepiscopal palace. This pictures shows the view towards Stone Court.
  • KNOLE PARK: Green Court is the second-largest courtyard at Knole, created during the time of the archbishops. This photo is looking back to the gatehouse tower, the entrance to Knole.
  • KNOLE HOUSE: This is part of the Great Hall where the winners of the National Trust competition will enjoy their Christmas dinner. The hall is at the heart of the original house, looking towards and this photo shows the screen, 1605-8, carved by William Portington. The ceiling is 17tch century, with a geometrical pattern of squares and octagons by Richard Dungan.
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