Knebworth House
Hertfordshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Lytton family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Knebworth Park, Stevenage SG1 2AX
Telephone 01438 812661
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Knebworth House has been home to the Lytton family for over 500 years and doubles as a major concert venue. Reviewers describe a well-kept gothic exterior and a beautiful interior seen on guided tours only, as the family still live in part of the house, and most rate the guides as interesting and knowledgeable. Visitors with children single out the large adventure playground and the dinosaur trail, and several mention climbing the watchtower for the views.
Worth the trip
The guided tour of a house still lived in, which reviewers pair with a climb up the watchtower for wide views over the park.
Before you go
House access is by guided tour rather than free flow, and reviewers who came for concerts warn that getting away from the site and back to the station afterwards can be slow.
Reviewers describe a site where the grounds and family attractions do much of the work: the dinosaur trail and the large adventure playground are singled out repeatedly, alongside the maze, wood carvings, gardens and open parkland for picnics. Visitors note the house is seen by guided tour only because the family still live in part of it, and the guides are described as interesting and knowledgeable; several also mention an exhibition covering the concerts held on the estate. Practical comments are generally positive, with mentions of plentiful and well organised parking, clear signposting, cafes, a gift shop and clean toilets including baby change and accessible facilities. One reviewer who came for a festival rather than a day visit warns that getting away from the site afterwards, back to the town or station, can mean a long wait for a taxi or lift.
Home of the Lytton family for over 500 years, also a major concert venue.
“Went with family during bank holiday weekend, was busy but didnt feel crowded. Amazing huge play adventure park for the kids. Brilliant play equipment, best I have seen so far! Didn't tour Knebworth house but went to…”- Mahmoud Abbas, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Everything is very well organised with easy parking, clean facilities, and clear signposting, so it felt stress-free from start to finish.” - Ms Chhetri
- Guided tours
- “The family still live in part of the house so there are guided tours only, the guides are interesting and knowledgeable.” - M
- Facilities
- “Didn't tour Knebworth house but went to the gardens and dino trail, lovely walk, interactive features for kids, maze, cafe on site, good food.” - Mahmoud Abbas
Common questions about Knebworth House
Where is Knebworth House?
Knebworth House is in Hertfordshire, England, at Knebworth Park, Stevenage SG1 2AX.
Do you need a ticket to visit Knebworth House?
Yes - Knebworth House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Lytton family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Knebworth House?
Yes - Knebworth House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Knebworth House?
The guided tour of a house still lived in, which reviewers pair with a climb up the watchtower for wide views over the park.
Is Knebworth House a ruin or still intact?
Knebworth House is largely intact - Home of the Lytton family for over 500 years, also a major concert venue.
