Opening Times – Open daily all year round
Car Park – 7am to 7pm
Walled Garden by appointment only
Shop 9am to 5pm
Rewilding, Gardens & Wildlife!
West Sussex’s Knepp Estate spans 3,500 acres of former farmland transformed through rewilding. Visitors can explore the rewilded walled garden, join wildlife safaris, follow miles of paths and discover food grown on the estate. Deer, Exmoor ponies, Tamworth pigs and white storks add wildlife interest, while camping and glamping offer longer stays and seasonal events provide extra reasons to visit.
My top tip: Check which entrance you are to use on any booked tickets – there are quite a few!
Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Ticket Prices:
Garden from £20
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Times: Open daily all year round
Opening Times: Walled Garden booking / tour only, Car Park 7am to 7pm, Shop 9am to 5pm, Kitchen 9am to 8.30pm – some breaks so check below!
Admission Prices: Self Guided Tours £20, Guided Tours from £45
Check for todays Knepp Estate Opening Times & Visitor Information as opening times may vary during the year!
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Visitor Information for Knepp Estate
Knepp Estate is an 3,500 acre ex farm that is now a leading example of rewilding in the UK.
Located just 16 miles from Gatwick Airport the rewilding has been developed over the last 20 or so years by owner Charlie Burrell.
A visit to the estate offers you the opportunity to experience a safari around the grounds, take a tour of the Rewilded Walled Garden, enjoy food at the Restaurant with food grown in the Market Garden and you can also find locally sourced gifts, products and food in the Shop.
Each year there are many events and workshops for you to get involved with from Friday night barbeques, Market Garden tours, Safaris including Nightingale and Dawn events, Art Exhibitions, Talks and Rewilding Workshops.
For the kids there is endless space to explore with 16 miles of pathways to follow and bird hides and platforms to find and use to spot the coal wildlife including Deer, Exmoor ponies, Tamworth pigs and White Storks.
For those wishing to spend a longer time on the etsate there are a number of accommodation options from Camping, Glamping, Shepherd Huts , Yurts and Cabins at the Bothy, Stables and The Dairy for a bit more luxury!
Accessibility at Knepp Estate
Many facilities are accessible but the garden is not wheelchair accessible.
Knepp Estate full accessibility guide here.
Dogs at Knepp Estate
Dogs under control are allowed on the wider estate. Dogs are not permitted on garden tours or safaris.
Photos of Knepp Estate
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Local Accommodation near to Knepp Estate
If you are looking for somewhere to stay near Knepp Estate then look here for your local Horsham Accommodation.
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What Visitors Say About Knepp Estate
Visitor Review Score 4.6 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens and features are.
Here is what visitors have to say about their visit to Knepp Estate:
Jeremy loved the magical walled garden, its planting, hidden corners and peaceful seating areas.
Anne C enjoyed the spring planting and said the garden was wonderfully inspiring.
G and S appreciated the varied growing conditions and interesting planting throughout the walled garden.
stevenhG1483ZT liked the informative introduction and the garden’s insight into climate conscious planting.
Sarah R enjoyed the garden as part of a stay at Knepp and its approach to rewilding.
Map of local gardens near to Knepp Estate for you to visit
While you are visiting Knepp Estate take some time to discover other gardens nearby, and a few further afield, that you can also visit!
Local gardens and attractions near to Knepp Estate
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens – 8 miles from Knepp Estate: Historic woodland gardens with lakes, rare plants, wildlife, sculpture and impressive seasonal displays.
High Beeches Woodland & Water Garden – 10 miles from Knepp Estate: A 27-acre woodland and water garden containing rare, exotic and unusual plants.
Parham House & Gardens – 11 miles from Knepp Estate: Historic house with four-acre walled garden, maze, orchard, lake, greenhouse and extensive pleasure grounds.
St Marys House & Gardens – 12 miles from Knepp Estate: Five acres of unusual gardens featuring animal topiary, secret gardens, a water garden and historic house.Five acres of unusual gardens featuring animal topiary, secret gardens, a water garden and historic house.
Borde Hill – 13 miles from Knepp Estate: Botanically rich garden rooms, woodland, lakes and extensive heritage parkland in the Sussex High Weald.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Knepp Estate
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication